The Bank of Italy held a conference in Rome examining the proposed “28th regime” and “EU Inc.” initiatives for a common European company law framework. Firms could choose the common rules instead of national legal regimes, with the aim of simplifying incorporation and supporting expansion across the Single Market.

Representatives from institutions, academia and business discussed the proposals’ legal and economic implications, including their potential economic impact and the relationship between company law and venture capital. Discussions also covered the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law’s Legislative Guide on Limited Liability Enterprises.

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