The ways to start a new company or expand an existing business in other EU countries have been posted on the Commission's website, quoting the rules and national contact points for each country.

According to the European Commission, as an EU citizen you are entitled to:

• set up your own business (even as a sole trader) in any EU country, Iceland, Norway or Liechtenstein
• set up a subsidiary branch of an existing EU-based business that is already registered in one EU country

Requirements

The requirements vary depending on the country. However, the EU encourages all countries to meet certain targets for helping to set up new companies, including:

• setting up in no more than 3 working days
• costing less than EUR 100
• completing all procedures through a single administrative body
• completing all registration formalities online
• registering a company in another EU country online (through the national contact points)

Funding and support

There are different EU funds available for startup businesses. To find out which one meets your needs, you can visit the Startup Europe Club and search for funding opportunities.

You can also use the Startup Europe Partnership platform to get help with expanding and developing your business.

If you're looking to increase the visibility of your business project, you can register your project on the European Investment Project Portal. The portal also enables you to get in contact with potential international investors.

Contact us for further details:

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