EU Inc. vs Delaware LLC

The quick answer

They're not competitors — they're complements. A Delaware LLC is the standard for US-facing operations, fundraising, and global recognition. The EU Inc. is the standard for EU-facing operations, hiring across European member states, and accessing the EU Single Market. Most serious international founders will eventually need both.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature	EU Inc. (S.EU)	Delaware LLC
Formation time	48 hours (digital)	1–3 days
Minimum capital	€1	$0 (no minimum)
Geographic validity	All 27 EU member states	USA (globally recognised)
Notary required	No	No
Formation cost (via intermediary)	$499 (Euralto)	$500 (Stripe Atlas)
Annual maintenance	$99/yr (Euralto)	~$100–200/yr
Best for	EU operations, EU hiring, EU banking	US operations, VC fundraising, global contracts
Available now	2027 (law passing 2026)	Yes

When to use each

Use a Delaware LLC when:

You're raising venture capital from US investors
Your primary market is the United States
You need a globally recognised entity for international contracts
You're building a SaaS company with US enterprise customers

Use an EU Inc. when:

You're hiring employees across multiple EU member states
You're selling to European consumers or businesses
You want a single entity for your entire EU operation
You need a registered EU address for regulatory or banking purposes

Can I have both?

Absolutely — and many founders will. A common structure for international founders is: Delaware LLC as the parent holding company (for fundraising and global operations), with an EU Inc. subsidiary for European operations and hiring. This gives you the best of both worlds: US VC-compatibility and full EU Single Market access.

The bottom line

The EU Inc. doesn't replace the Delaware LLC — it completes it. For any founder with European ambitions, the EU Inc. will be the missing piece that makes operating across the EU as simple as operating in the US.