Under GDPR Article 27, most non-EU companies that offer goods or services to people in the EU or monitor their behavior must appoint an EU Representative. The EU Representative acts as a local point of contact for supervisory authorities and data subjects, and represents the company before EU regulators.
This page compares the main EU Representative providers. We are one of the providers compared.
Key takeaways
- We provide a standalone EU Representative service for any EU member state from €59 per month, and refer DPO needs to a partner provider per EDPB guidance.
- One provider cannot serve as both DPO and EU Representative for the same company, because the roles can conflict, so each role must be assigned to a separate provider.
- If you only need an EU Representative, specialist providers like EDPO, DataRep, or Prighter offer focused services, and DataRep and Prighter publish subscription pricing.
- If you also need a UK Representative or representatives in other jurisdictions, multi-jurisdictional providers like Prighter or VeraSafe simplify the vendor list.
- A sales office in the EU does not satisfy the Article 27 requirement unless the EU entity is the actual controller or processor.
What an EU Representative does
Acts as the formal local point of contact for EU supervisory authorities and data subjects. Receives and handles correspondence in the EU. Maintains a copy of the controller’s Records of Processing Activities. Cooperates with supervisory authorities during investigations.
The EU Representative role is distinct from the Data Protection Officer role. The EDPB is clear that one provider cannot serve as both DPO and EU Representative for the same company, because the roles can conflict. If you need both, each role must be assigned to a separate provider.
Who needs an EU Representative
Any controller or processor outside the EU that offers goods or services to people in the EU, or monitors the behavior of people in the EU. Exceptions exist for occasional processing that is unlikely to result in risk, and for public authorities.
A common misconception is that having a sales office in the EU eliminates the need for an EU Representative. Sales presence does not satisfy the Article 27 requirement unless the EU entity is the actual controller or processor.
How to choose
If you only need EU Representative (no DPO), specialist providers like EDPO, DataRep, or Prighter offer focused services at lower cost.
If you need EU Representative plus DPO, if you need both EU Representative and DPO, these must be provided by different entities for the same client. Providers like VeraSafe and Formiti can arrange partner referrals for the complementary role.
If you also need UK Representative or representatives in other jurisdictions, multi-jurisdictional providers like Prighter or VeraSafe simplify the vendor list.
We are one of the providers compared on this page and we acknowledge our bias.
| Criterion | Engage Compliance | VeraSafe, EDPO, DataRep, Prighter, Formiti |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | EU Representative for any EU member state. Where the same client also needs a DPO, the DPO must be a separate provider per EDPB guidance. We refer DPO needs to partner providers. | VeraSafe: EU Representative across EU. Also UK Representative. / EDPO: EU Representative dedicated service. / DataRep: EU Representative and UK Representative. / Prighter: EU Representative, UK Representative, and other jurisdictions. / Formiti: EU Representative plus DPO services. Global footprint. |
| Pricing | From €59 per month for standalone EU Representative service. | VeraSafe: Custom-scoped. / EDPO: Custom-scoped. / DataRep: Subscription tiers. / Prighter: Subscription pricing published. / Formiti: Custom-scoped. |
| Standout | Standalone EU Representative service. Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. DPO needs for the same client are referred to a partner provider (EDPB: the two roles cannot be held by one entity for the same client). | VeraSafe: One of the longest-established EU Representative providers. Legal-led with privacy attorneys. / EDPO: Specialist provider focused specifically on EU Representative services. / DataRep: Volume-focused, supports many small companies. / Prighter: Multi-jurisdictional representative services from a single subscription. / Formiti: Strong SE Asia and fintech presence in addition to EU services. |
Coverage
Engage Compliance
EU Representative for any EU member state. Where the same client also needs a DPO, the DPO must be a separate provider per EDPB guidance. We refer DPO needs to partner providers.
VeraSafe, EDPO, DataRep, Prighter, Formiti
VeraSafe: EU Representative across EU. Also UK Representative. / EDPO: EU Representative dedicated service. / DataRep: EU Representative and UK Representative. / Prighter: EU Representative, UK Representative, and other jurisdictions. / Formiti: EU Representative plus DPO services. Global footprint.
Pricing
Engage Compliance
From €59 per month for standalone EU Representative service.
VeraSafe, EDPO, DataRep, Prighter, Formiti
VeraSafe: Custom-scoped. / EDPO: Custom-scoped. / DataRep: Subscription tiers. / Prighter: Subscription pricing published. / Formiti: Custom-scoped.
Standout
Engage Compliance
Standalone EU Representative service. Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. DPO needs for the same client are referred to a partner provider (EDPB: the two roles cannot be held by one entity for the same client).
VeraSafe, EDPO, DataRep, Prighter, Formiti
VeraSafe: One of the longest-established EU Representative providers. Legal-led with privacy attorneys. / EDPO: Specialist provider focused specifically on EU Representative services. / DataRep: Volume-focused, supports many small companies. / Prighter: Multi-jurisdictional representative services from a single subscription. / Formiti: Strong SE Asia and fintech presence in addition to EU services.