Your EU Representative? Real Lawyers. Not a Post Office Box.
Most "EU Representative" services just rent you an address. We're different — rep4eu is run by licensed EU lawyers who actually handle authority requests, protect your interests, and stand behind your compliance.
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A Mailbox Can't Defend Your Business
When a data protection authority contacts your EU representative, they expect a qualified response — not a forwarding service. Here's how we compare to typical "address-only" providers.
Your EU representative is the person authorities call when something goes wrong. Make sure it's a lawyer, not a letterbox.
Meet Our Legal Team →US Companies Must Comply With GDPR Article 27
If your business serves EU customers, you're subject to EU law — regardless of where you're headquartered. Non-compliance is not a paperwork issue; it is a commercial risk that can hit revenue, deals, and brand trust.
Massive Fines
GDPR violations can cost up to €20 million or 4% of global annual revenue — whichever is higher.
Deals Can Stall or Die
EU buyers and enterprise procurement teams increasingly require GDPR evidence. Missing representation can block approvals and delay revenue.
Legal Liability
Complaints can trigger supervisory scrutiny and remediation orders. Without coverage, your team faces a visible and avoidable compliance weak point.
Customer Trust
Enforcement outcomes are often public. Buyers can verify them quickly, which means trust can drop fast when compliance is missing.
🎯 Does This Apply to Your Company?
If you checked even ONE box, assume exposure until legal review confirms otherwise.
Understanding Your Legal Exposure
This is not a future law. Article 27 is active now and requires non-EU companies to appoint an EU Representative when processing EU personal data.
General Data Protection Regulation
The world's most comprehensive data privacy law. If you process personal data of EU residents, GDPR applies to you — even if you're based in Texas or California.
"Controllers or processors not established in the Union shall designate in writing a representative in the Union."— GDPR Article 27(1)
Who Must Appoint an EU Representative?
If you are based outside the EU and process personal data of people in the EU, Article 27 usually applies. This includes B2B and B2C companies.
Common trigger scenarios:
When Article 27 May Not Apply
Exemptions are limited and interpreted narrowly. Most commercial companies with recurring EU users should assume Article 27 applies unless counsel confirms otherwise.
What Enforcement Looks Like
Regulators can request records, investigate complaints, and issue sanctions. The absence of an appointed representative is an obvious compliance gap.
What Your Representative Must Handle
Article 27 is operational work, not a checkbox. Your representative must be reachable, responsive, and able to coordinate with your internal privacy team.
📋 Your Compliance Checklist
Your legal point of contact within the EU
Maintain records of processing activities
Technical and organizational safeguards
Regulations evolve — continuous compliance is key
Article 27 Duty
Effective Fines
Public Enforcement Examples
What Your EU Representative Does
We don't just put our name on a form. We actively manage your EU compliance presence.
Official Point of Contact
We serve as your official liaison with EU data protection authorities and affected individuals.
Documentation Management
We maintain and provide required records to supervisory authorities upon request, keeping you prepared for any audit.
Regulatory Updates
Stay ahead with proactive alerts about regulatory changes that affect your business. No surprises.
Incident Response
In case of data breaches or complaints, we handle communications with authorities within mandatory timeframes.
Pan-EU Coverage
One representative covers all 27 EU member states. No need for multiple appointments.
Subject Request Handling
We receive and forward data subject requests (access, deletion, etc.) ensuring timely response compliance.
Simple, Predictable Pricing
Choose the plan that fits your compliance needs. All plans include GDPR Article 27 representation. Prices in EUR per month — billed annually.
Billed annually (€348/year)
Full GDPR Article 27 compliance — get covered today for less than the cost of a team lunch.
- Official EU Representative designation
- GDPR Article 27 compliance
- All 27 EU member states covered
- Authority liaison services
- Annual regulatory updates
- Email support (72h response)
Billed annually (€708/year)
Faster support, monthly updates, and incident coordination — the smart choice for growing teams.
- Everything in Essential, plus:
- Monthly regulatory updates
- Semi-annual designation letter refresh
- Faster email support (48h response)
- Incident response coordination
Tailored to your structure
For multi-entity teams or high-risk operations — dedicated support and custom scope.
- Everything in Business, plus:
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom legal documentation
- Quarterly compliance workshops
- Multi-entity support
Quick Pricing Questions
Yes. Most teams start on Essential, then upgrade to Business as needs grow.
No hidden fees. The price you see is the price you pay.
All plans are billed annually. Prices shown per month. Cancel anytime to end of term.
Essential and Business use secure self-service checkout. Enterprise is contact-only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is an EU Representative?
An EU Representative is a natural or legal person established in the EU who acts on behalf of a non-EU company for GDPR Article 27 compliance. They serve as the official point of contact for data protection authorities and individuals exercising their rights.
Is my company legally required to have one?
If you're not established in the EU but you offer goods/services to EU residents or monitor their behavior (e.g., through website analytics), GDPR Article 27 requires you to designate an EU Representative.
What happens if I don't comply?
Non-compliance can result in substantial fines (up to €20 million or 4% of global revenue), legal action from regulators, inability to process EU user data, and reputational damage.
How quickly can you set things up?
We can designate you within 24-48 hours of receiving your documentation. The official registration with authorities follows EU timelines, but you're covered from day one of our engagement.
Do I need a representative in each EU country?
No! One EU Representative covers all 27 member states. You designate a representative in one EU country, and that designation is valid across the entire EU/EEA.
Can my EU subsidiary serve as my representative?
If you have an EU establishment that already processes data on your behalf, you may not need a separate representative. However, the rules are nuanced. Contact us for a free assessment.
What's included in the representative service?
We handle authority correspondence, maintain required records, provide a designated EU address, manage subject requests, send regulatory updates, and coordinate incident responses. See our pricing plans for specific inclusions.
Are you actually established in the EU?
Yes, rep4eu is a registered entity within the European Union, with full legal capacity to act as an authorized representative under GDPR Article 27.
Beyond GDPR: Future-Ready Compliance
New EU regulations are expanding representative requirements. As licensed attorneys, we stay ahead of the curve so you don't have to.
Digital Services Act (DSA)
Article 13 requires non-EU providers of digital services to appoint an EU legal representative. Similar structure to GDPR Article 27.
In ForceEU AI Act
Article 54 mandates non-EU AI providers to designate an authorised representative in the EU before placing AI systems on the market.
Phasing InSwiss FADP
The revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (Article 14) introduces representative requirements similar to GDPR for non-Swiss controllers.
In ForceNeed coverage beyond GDPR Article 27? Talk to our attorneys about multi-regulation representation →
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