If your company is based outside the EU but offers goods or services to individuals in the EU or monitors their behavior, you likely need an EU Representative under GDPR Article 27. We provide this as a standalone service. If you also need a DPO, we act as your DPO and arrange your EU Representative through a partner entity, so the two roles stay independent.

What you get:

  • A designated EU Representative in the member state where your users are
  • A local contact point for EU supervisory authorities and data subjects
  • From €59 per month, scaling with company size, with setup in days

What is an EU Representative?

An EU Representative is a designated individual or organization established in one of the EU Member States where the relevant data subjects are located. They act as a local contact point for supervisory authorities and data subjects on behalf of a non-EU company. This is required under GDPR Article 27 for companies that:

  • Are based outside the EU, AND
  • Offer goods or services to individuals in the EU, OR monitor the behavior of individuals in the EU

There are limited exceptions, including for occasional processing that doesn’t include large-scale special category data and is unlikely to result in risk to individuals.

The EU Representative is NOT the same as a DPO. They serve different functions and should be kept operationally separate.

What does an EU Representative do?

  • EU Representative appointment and designation
  • Act as point of contact for EU supervisory authorities on your behalf
  • Act as point of contact for EU data subjects on your behalf
  • Hold and make available the Article 30 records you provide, where applicable
  • Coordinate with your internal team on regulatory inquiries
  • Ongoing availability for supervisory authority and data subject communications

How it works

Week 1: We assess your obligation, designate the EU Representative, and prepare the appointment documentation.

Week 2: We update your privacy policy to include the EU Representative’s contact details (required under GDPR) and confirm the designation.

Ongoing: We act as the designated contact point, handle inquiries, and coordinate with your team as needed.

Pricing

Standalone EU Representative: From €59 per month, scaling with company size. Covers the designation, contact point function, and ongoing availability.

DPO + EU Representative: If you also need a DPO, we act as your DPO (From €2,000 per month) and arrange your EU Representative through a trusted partner entity to preserve independence.

EU Representative + Advisory: For companies that need an EU Rep but only lighter-touch privacy support, we can combine the EU Representative designation with our Advisory tier (From €500 per month).

  • Same-business-day response
  • Professional indemnity and cyber insurance
  • Named DPO notified to the supervisory authority

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an EU Representative?

If your company is based outside the EU and offers goods or services to individuals in the EU or monitors their behavior, you likely need one under GDPR Article 27. There are limited exceptions for occasional, low-risk processing.

Can the EU Representative and DPO be the same person?

No. The EDPB is clear that one provider should not act as both your DPO and your EU Representative for the same company; the roles can conflict, and your DPO must stay independent. We take one role for your company. Where you need both, we act as your DPO and provide the EU Representative through a trusted partner entity, which keeps the two functions properly independent.

What happens if I don't appoint an EU Representative?

Failure to appoint an EU Representative when required is itself a GDPR infringement. It also creates practical problems: supervisory authorities may have no way to contact you, which can escalate issues unnecessarily.

How quickly can you set this up?

Most EU Representative appointments are completed within days.

Do I need an EU Representative if I have an EU subsidiary?

If your organization is established in the EU, Article 27 may not apply. However, the existence of an EU subsidiary alone does not always settle that question. You may still need a DPO depending on your processing activities.

Can I use a different provider for EU Rep and DPO?

Yes. Some companies use separate providers for each function. This naturally ensures operational separation.