Entering the European market, company registration and international expansion

Legal support for entering the European market, company registration, creation of subsidiaries, corporate structuring and development of international business in Europe

— About practice

Europe does not start with company registration

Entering the European market requires comprehensive legal planning. The choice of jurisdiction, corporate structure, presence model, industry regulatory requirements and international development strategy directly affects the cost of the project, the investment attractiveness of the business and the efficiency of further scaling.

Erich Rath assists international companies in entering the markets of the European Union, helping to create corporate structures that comply with the requirements of European legislation, international business practices and long-term business strategy.

— When practice is needed

We support projects if the company:

  • enters the European Union market
  • opens a subsidiary
  • creates European headquarters
  • moves business to Europe
  • expands activities in the EU
  • opens production site
  • creates a regional sales center
  • acquires a European company
  • implements an investment project
  • carries out international corporate restructuring

— Expertise

Main directions

Go-to-Market Strategy

Legal support for entering the European Union market.

  • entry into the European market
  • go-to-market strategy
  • business expansion
  • cross-border expansion
  • foreign investment planning
  • output structure analysis

Company registration

Registration of companies in European jurisdictions.

  • company registration
  • creation of subsidiaries
  • branch registration
  • registration of a legal entity
  • corporate documentation
  • registration support

European subsidiaries

Creation of subsidiaries for international groups of companies.

  • structuring of subsidiaries
  • corporate governance
  • formation of the board of directors
  • shareholder documentation
  • group coordination
  • corporate administration

Holding companies

Creation of European holding structures.

  • holding companies
  • investment holdings
  • group holdings
  • international holding structures
  • ownership structuring
  • enterprise architecture

Cross-border corporate structuring

Development of an international corporate structure.

  • cross-border structuring
  • corporate reorganization
  • group structuring
  • international ownership structure
  • corporate governance
  • business transformation

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Support of foreign investments.

  • foreign direct investment
  • investment structuring
  • investment protection
  • regulatory review
  • corporate structuring
  • investment support

Business relocation

Legal support for moving a business to Europe.

  • business relocation
  • corporate migration
  • operational relocation
  • regional headquarters
  • business transfer
  • cross-border relocation

Corporate governance

Building corporate governance.

  • board management
  • corporate policies
  • shareholder relations management
  • internal regulations
  • corporate governance system
  • decision making structure

Regulatory Compliance

Supporting the implementation of corporate requirements.

  • corporate compliance
  • regulatory compliance
  • corporate reporting
  • corporate governance compliance
  • corporate support
  • regulatory reporting

Business expansion

Legal support for scaling a business in Europe.

  • regional expansion
  • expansion in several jurisdictions
  • business scaling
  • European operations
  • cross-border growth
  • strategic expansion

— Results

Relevant experience

Legal support for an international production group entering the European Union market

Creation of a European holding structure for international business

Registration of subsidiaries in several European jurisdictions

Structuring an international corporate group after business expansion in Europe

Comprehensive support for a foreign investor when creating a European operating company

Legal support for the transfer of regional headquarters to Europe

Development of a corporate model for managing European assets

Coordination of legal work on a cross-border project involving several EU countries

— Who do we help?

Industries

  • industrial production
  • energy
  • oil and gas sector
  • infrastructure
  • technologies
  • artificial intelligence
  • financial services
  • healthcare
  • pharmaceuticals
  • logistics
  • aviation
  • maritime sector
  • consumer goods
  • real estate
  • direct private investment
  • family offices

— Advantages

Why Erich Rath

  • 01supporting international companies at all stages of entering the European market
  • 02building corporate structures designed for long-term business development
  • 03support of projects between Europe, Great Britain, UAE, North America and CIS countries
  • 04integration of corporate law, investment, international trade and regulatory consulting
  • 05a unified legal strategy for international groups of companies operating in multiple jurisdictions

— FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

We support projects to create corporate structures in key European jurisdictions, based on business objectives, industry, regulatory requirements and international development strategy.

The decision depends on the business model, nature of the activity, customer requirements, corporate structure and plans for expansion in Europe. We analyze the project and propose the most effective model.

Yes. We support the creation of holding structures for the management of international assets, investments and subsidiaries.

Yes. We support foreign corporations, investment funds, family offices and private investors in implementing projects in Europe.

Yes. We coordinate legal support for international projects spanning several countries, ensuring a unified corporate approach and a coordinated legal strategy.

— Discuss the project

Tell us about your task

Erich Rath assists international companies in entering the European market, creating corporate structures and implementing cross-border investment projects, helping to build legally sound models for long-term growth, international expansion and effective business management.