Frequently asked questions
What is the European Business Wallet?
A digital identity wallet the European Commission has proposed for organisations, companies, sole traders and public bodies, rather than for individuals. It would let them identify themselves, sign and seal documents, and exchange verified attestations with counterparts and public authorities across the EU. [1]
Is it law yet?
No. COM(2025) 838 is a Commission proposal, not adopted law. It is moving through the EU's ordinary legislative procedure: Parliament's lead committee has voted to open negotiations, and the Council has adopted its own negotiating position, but both institutions can still change the text before it is adopted. [4]
When would it apply?
Would my company have to use one?
No. Under the proposal, using a Business Wallet would stay voluntary for businesses. The obligation to accept a Wallet falls on public sector bodies, not on companies to hold one. [1]
Would public bodies have to accept it?
Yes. The proposal would require public sector bodies to accept a Wallet for identification, authentication, document submission and notifications. [1]
How does it differ from the EUDI Wallet?
The EU Digital Identity Wallet, established by eIDAS2, is for natural persons: it carries an individual's own identity data and attributes. [8]
The Business Wallet is a separate, dedicated instrument for legal persons: companies, sole traders and public bodies. [1]
Is an "organisation wallet" the same thing?
In everyday use, yes. "Business wallet", "organisation wallet", "company wallet" and "enterprise wallet" all describe a wallet held by an organisation rather than by a person, and people use them interchangeably.
The term that is not a synonym is the EU Digital Identity Wallet, which eIDAS2 established for natural persons. [8]
What would it save?
Who would provide wallets?
Wallet providers authorised under the proposal, supervised by the existing eIDAS bodies. [1]
Where can I read the proposal?
You can read the proposal itself, or track its progress through Parliament's Legislative Observatory. [1] [4]