Enter the EU Market Without Compliance Headaches
GDPR, EU AI Act, DPF, SCCs – European regulations can block your growth. As a compliance consultant based in the EU, I know exactly what European customers expect from US vendors – because I advise them, too.
I help US startups become EU-compliant in weeks, not months, so you can focus on closing deals instead of deciphering regulations.
The Problem
Why US Startups Struggle in Europe
Great technology deserves a global market. Compliance barriers shouldn’t stop you from reaching European customers.
- EU customers won’t sign – they need GDPR guarantees
- Risk of fines up to €20M or 4% of global revenue
- No legal basis for EU-US data transfers
- Enterprise deals blocked by procurement
- Competitors with EU presence win the contract
- Ready to onboard EU business customers
- Compliance documentation ready for due diligence
- Proper SCCs or DPF certification in place
- Pass security questionnaires easily
- Improve overall data privacy – also benefits non-EU customers
Why Now
The Regulatory Window Is Shifting
The EU AI Act’s high-risk obligations may shift to late 2027 under the EU Omnibus simplification proposal (March 2026) ↗ – but GDPR and Limited Risk AI obligations apply right now. Smart startups use this window to get compliant before the rules tighten further.
How It Works
From Zero to EU-Ready in 4 Steps
Strategy Call
Free 30-minute call to understand your product, data flows, and EU market goals.
Compliance Check
Gap analysis of your current setup against GDPR and EU AI Act requirements.
Documentation
I create all required documents: DPA, SCCs, privacy policy, records of processing, AI documentation.
Final Review
Complete review, implementation support, and ongoing advisory as needed.
Deliverables
What You Get
Everything you need to sell to EU customers with confidence.
GDPR Documentation
Complete compliance package for EU data protection ↗.
- Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) ↗
- Privacy Policy (EU-compliant)
- Records of Processing Activities
Data Transfer Framework
Legal basis for EU-US data flows.
- DPF Certification ↗ Guidance
- Transfer Impact Assessment
- Supplementary Measures
- Sub-processor Management
AI Act Readiness
EU AI Act ↗ compliance for Limited Risk AI systems.
- AI System Risk Classification
- Transparency Requirements
- Technical Documentation
- Human Oversight Procedures
Free Self-Assessment
Not Sure Where You Stand?
Take the EU Compliance Readiness Check – 15 questions to find out if the EU market is right for you, where your gaps are, and what to prioritize first.
Takes about 3 minutes. No email required.
📋 Download Free Readiness CheckWhat Clients Say
Trusted by Startups and Enterprises
Carsten guided Hedy AI through GDPR compliance with exceptional expertise, translating complex legal requirements into actionable technical solutions. His ability to align compliance with product architecture was crucial for our DPAs, Transfer Impact Assessments, and Trust Center. He anticipated downstream implications – from sub-processor risks to authority request policies – ensuring we didn’t just achieve compliance, but built trust. His pragmatic, founder-oriented approach made rigorous standards achievable without compromise.
FAQ
Common Questions from US Startups
Do I really need GDPR compliance to sell in Europe?
What’s the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF)?
How long does the compliance process take?
What does EU compliance typically cost for a SaaS startup?
Can we handle EU compliance ourselves with templates?
Ready to Enter the EU Market?
Let’s Make Your Startup EU-Ready
Imagine responding to your next EU prospect with a complete compliance package – DPA, SCCs, privacy policy, all ready to sign. Imagine passing procurement in days, not months. That’s where we’re headed.
Free 30-minute strategy call. No sales pitch – just practical advice on your EU compliance roadmap.