Average cost to start a company in the European Union 2018, by country

Published by
Olan McEvoy,
Feb 28, 2023
In 2018, the average cost to start a company in the European Union was 300 euros, with Italy and Luxembourg having the highest average start-up costs at 2 thousand and 1.1 thousand euros respectively. In Slovenia and Greece, it cost nothing to register a new company, while in the UK it cost just 13 euros.

Average cost of registering a private-limited company in European Union countries in 2018 (in euros)

© Statista 2024
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

March 2020

Region

EU

Survey time period

2018

Supplementary notes

* Cost of selected countries given as ranges as follows:
Bulgaria = 28-56 euros
Croatia = 105-670 euros
Czechia = 90-270 euros
Estonia = 145-190 euros
Finland = 275-380-380 euros
Ireland = 50-100 euros
Latvia = 32-68 euros
Lithuania = 57-289 euros
Netherlands = 300-400 euros
Portugal = 220-360 euros
Slovakia = 150-300 euros
Sweden = 196-227 euros
**Registering in Greece was temporarily free of charge between July 2018 and July 2019 while a new electronic registration system is being introduced.

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interest

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Startups in Europe "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Startups in Europe

Global overview

3

Foundations

6

Age and stage

4

Location

5

Unicorns

5

Further related statistics

15

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Businesses in EuropeStartups in FranceBusinesses in the UKEconomy of EuropeDigitalization of work in Germany
All features, all contents, at all times: Learn more about our professional solutions.

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interest

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Menu