New SNC Thresholds for 2026: Impact on Company Classification and Financial Reporting

  1. Key changes in the SNC thresholds (2026)

Standalone entities:

  • Total assets:
    • Micro: up to €450,000
    • Small: up to €5,000,000
    • Medium: up to €25,000,000
  • Net turnover:
    • Micro: up to €900,000
    • Small: up to €10,000,000
    • Medium: up to €50,000,000
  • Average employees: 10, 50 and 250

Entities are classified according to the rule of not exceeding two out of the three thresholds.

Corporate groups:

The revised limits may alter consolidation requirements for various groups.

  1. Practical implications
  • Simplification for companies that move into lower categories.
  • Increased obligations for those exceeding the new thresholds: more detailed financial statements, enhanced audit requirements and greater mandatory disclosures.
  • Strategic implications for groups, requiring reassessment of consolidation needs.
  • Early preparation is essential to align systems and internal processes before 2026.
  1. Preparing for 2026

Companies should:

  • Review current classification.
  • Assess the impact on reporting and audit obligations.
  • Adjust internal accounting procedures and systems.
  • Train their finance teams.
  • Consider indirect tax and compliance implications.

Conclusion

The new SNC thresholds represent a significant regulatory update. Preparing early will help companies avoid non-compliance and optimise their accounting and reporting processes.

How Nominaurea supports its clients

  • Detailed assessment of each company’s classification under the new thresholds.
  • Adjustment of accounting procedures to ensure full compliance.
  • Preparation of 2026 financial statements aligned with the new criteria.
  • Strategic advisory for companies and groups.
  • Continuous support to guarantee reliability, compliance and efficiency.