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Pieter Levels
Solo serial entrepreneur
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Should it be possible to start a business in the EU within a few hours, entirely online, without requiring physical offices, notaries, or lawyers?
Pieter Levels strongly agrees and says:To continue, right now starting a business in most EU member states it’s complicated, very time and resource intensive, and often involves lawyers and notaries. Instead, it should be as simple as going online to a centralized EU website, where entrepreneurs can register their business and details in just a few clicks. The entire process should be streamlined and efficient, allowing businesses to start operating immediately. The EU government taxes and bookkeeping of this business should also be fully online in an EU portal/dashboard. (source)
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Should regulations in the EU include minimum revenue cut-offs for businesses?
Pieter Levels strongly agrees and says:Exempt small businesses with annual revenues below €10 million from complex regulations like VATMOSS, GDPR, the EU AI Act, and certain labor laws. This approach encourages innovation and growth by allowing startups to focus on product development and market validation without the heavy burden of regulatory compliance. Once these businesses surpass €10 million, they will have the resources to comply with regulations, ensuring that growth is not stifled. (source)
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Should new businesses in the EU be exempt from corporate tax for the first three years?
Pieter Levels strongly agrees and says:Countries like Singapore have successfully attracted new businesses from around the world by giving them a massive tax discount during the first 3 years of business. Because they know that’s the most difficult time of a business: figuring out what product it makes and if there’s a market for it. That takes pressure off startups and business founders that they can focus on creating a great product and innovating. (source)