Von der Leyen’s “EU Inc” calls for speed, but the underlying data infrastructure is still catching up

On Tuesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made a passionate pitch for European competitiveness. Speaking on the new "EU Inc" proposal to simplify cross-border business, she offered a soundbite that was clearly meant to inspire: "If we get this right — and if we move fast enough — this will not only help EU companies grow. But it will attract investment from across the world."

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When auditors ask “where did this data come from?” Can you answer?

Provenance means the ability to trace every data point back to its official source with timestamps. This capability addresses the trust gap in business data by providing clear lineage for compliance decisions. This article examines why data transparency has become essential for compliance operations, how leading organizations implement it, and what it means for business data management.

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What you need to know before sourcing data directly from US state registries

Collecting, cleaning, and maintaining company data directly from 50 separate US state registries (plus DC and territories) is possible - but only with significant, ongoing expense in money, time, and specialist effort. Variation across states in data availability, formats, fee models, and cadence - paired with legal/licensing friction - turns “do‑it‑yourself” into a long, laborious program rather than a one‑off project. 

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Why is it so hard to find US Company data?

Finding official company registration data in the United States can be challenging due to the country's decentralized system. Unlike many countries with a single national companies registry, the US has no centralized federal registry for all companies. Instead, businesses are registered at the state level, with each state maintaining its own registry. This means there are over 50 distinct official registers, each operated by a state or territory government.

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