Corporate Entity Establishment Options In Europe

Due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, employers are considering alternative employment options within Europe. Envoy has created a list of potential locations and general considerations for employers who seek to establish new corporate entities in Europe. 

The existence of a legal entity is often one of the first considerations to be made when reviewing the eligibility to relocate foreign national employees into a new location. In many jurisdictions, a legal presence is a requirement to sponsor work authorization for a foreign national employee, either temporarily or permanently.  

Below are the timelines and high-level review of the efforts required to establish an entity in several desired locations in Europe. The timelines provided below are only an estimate and may vary depending on a range of factors.