FSB supports the European Commission’s objectives of achieving economic, social and environmental sustainability in corporate governance. However small businesses, many of which do not have shareholders or boards of directors, must not be overburdened with regulatory requirements.
FSB
Federation of Small Businesses
Industry association · United Kingdom · EU Transparency Register 64802948320-88
9
positions filed
in the 665 files tracked
8
legislative files
of 665 tracked
2
with a full position paper
attached to a submission
Counts here are a floor, never a total: they cover the 665 consultation files tracked so far (57,774 submissions, mostly 2021–26), so an organization's real filing history is larger, not smaller.
Who they are
Among the 1518 trade and business associations on this site, they rank #428 by legislative files engaged, a count of participation, not a measure of influence.
0.6
declared lobbying FTE
self-declared
€50K+
declared costs / yr (floor)
0
EP accreditations
as declared to the register
2012
in the register since
Declares membership of
- SMEunited (formerly known as UEAPME)
- https://smeunited.eu/about-us
- ICC (via membership of ICC UK)
- https://iccwbo.uk/
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 14 Oct 2026).
- Register category
- Trade and business associations
- Head office
- Blackpool, United kingdom
- EU office
- London
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 14 Oct 2026); cost bands are floors, not audited totals. Reused under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
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Their record over time
Federation of Small Businesses filed 9 positions between 30 Jun 2020 and 7 Nov 2023, across 8 of the 665 legislative files tracked here, attaching a full position paper 2 times.
2020 · 2 filed2021 · 2 filed2022 · 4 filed2023 · 1 filed
What they argued
FSB supports the objective of the proposed Regulation to foster greater product sustainability and circularity, and agrees that a Regulation is the most effective means of ensuring greater harmonisation and levelling the playing field for businesses operating within the Single Market.
POSITION STATEMENT Proposal for a Regulation on a Single Market for Digital Services In summary ➢ FSB welcomes the intention to complete the digital single market and establish a fair, stable regulatory environment that facilitates cross-border trade. Further action is needed to redress the balance between online platforms and small business users.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is a non-profit making, grassroots and non-party political business organisation that represents members in every community across the UK. Set up in 1974, we are the authoritative voice on policy issues affecting the UKs 5.5 million small businesses, micro businesses and the self-employed.
POSITION STATEMENT Proposal for a Regulation on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector In summary ➢ FSB welcomes the intention to complete the digital single market and establish a horizontal regulatory framework that will establish a level playing field for small business users of online platforms.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
FSB welcomes the opportunity to provide a response to the Commission’s call for evidence on the Digital Services Act package. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the UK’s leading business organisation. Established over 45 years ago to help our members succeed in business, we are a non-profit making and non-party political organisation that is led by our members, for our members.
FSB supports the objective of tackling the unsustainable consumption of goods and promoting greater repair and reuse. Small businesses are keenly aware of the need to act on climate change and are eager to contribute. Many are taking active steps towards greater sustainability, whether within their own business practices or in terms of the products and services they provide.
FSB welcomes the opportunity to provide a response to the Commission’s call feedback on the review of the General Product Safety Directive. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the UK’s leading business organisation. Established over 40 years ago to help our members succeed in business, we are a non-profit making and non-party political organisation that is led by our members, for our members.
FSB supports the Commission’s objective of ensuring the EU’s tax framework is fit for purpose in the digital age. Our comments relate particularly to the issue of VAT registration in the EU. Under the terms of the new UK-EU trading relationship overcoming issues relating to VAT – and in particular requirements to register for VAT purposes in multiple EU Member States - are one of the biggest challenges facing UK…
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