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EUbusiness Guides are background information and Questions & Answers about topical EU business issues

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The euro (symbol: €; currency code: EUR) is the official currency of 20 of the 27 member states of the European Union which collectively make up the euro area, also known as the eurozone. The euro is divided into 100 euro cents.

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Setting up a European Company (Societas Europaea, SE) can be a strategic move for businesses looking to expand across Europe. A European Company is a public company registered in accordance with the corporate law of the European Union

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If you want to start a new company or expand your business in another EU country, you need to know the national rules about business registration. You can find specific support available to start, expand or develop your business, such as funding opportunities or finding an investor.

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Horizon Europe is the EU’s flagship research and innovation program, aiming to deliver groundbreaking discoveries, support scientific excellence, and foster economic growth. It covers a wide range of topics, from health and climate change to digital technologies and social sciences.

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The European Union offers a wide range of funding opportunities for individuals, businesses, and organizations. These grants, loans, and equity investments can support projects in various sectors, such as research and innovation, education, culture, and environmental protection.

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The European Union offers a wide range of funding opportunities and tenders for businesses, organizations, and individuals across Europe. These can be used to support projects, research, development, and innovation.

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EU company law rules also address corporate governance issues, focusing on relationships between a company’s management, board, shareholders and other stakeholders, and on the ways the company is managed and controlled.

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EU rules and activity in the area of company law and corporate governance, including the EU’s action plan on company law and corporate governance