PwCIL (PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited) is the central coordinating entity of the PwC network, one of the world’s largest professional services organizations, with a presence in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals. Accredited with the EU Transparency Register since November 2010, PwCIL’s lobbying activities focus on shaping EU policy and regulation in areas such as auditing, corporate reporting, tax legislation, sustainability, and corporate governance. The firm’s stated mission is to help organizations and individuals create value by delivering quality assurance, tax, and advisory services, while also playing a constructive role in public policy debates that impact the business environment in Europe.
PwCIL’s Brussels-based EU Regulatory & Public Affairs office coordinates a network of regulatory and policy leaders across EU member states, ensuring consistent engagement with EU institutions on legislative proposals and policy initiatives. The firm’s lobbying priorities have included the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), EU tax reforms, anti-money laundering regulations, and measures to prevent tax evasion and aggressive tax planning. PwCIL is also active in consultations on double taxation, tax abuse, and the implementation of global minimum taxation standards for multinationals.
The firm’s approach to lobbying is rooted in providing technical expertise, informing policy debates, and advancing discussions with EU policymakers. PwCIL emphasizes the importance of transparency and constructive dialogue, aiming to enhance the quality of regulations affecting auditing, financial reporting, and taxation. Its experts regularly participate in formal advisory groups, informal policy discussions, and high-level meetings with EU officials.
PwCIL is affiliated with a range of influential organizations and business networks, such as CEPS, Friends of Europe, IFRI, QED, the British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium, EBIT, ECGI, TABC, SEAP, and ecoDa. These affiliations amplify its influence and facilitate broad engagement with stakeholders in the EU policy landscape. The firm’s financial disclosures indicate significant annual lobbying expenditures, reflecting its sustained commitment to advocacy in Brussels.
The firm’s lobbying activities are conducted by a team of experienced professionals, some of whom hold European Parliament accreditations, enabling direct access to policymakers. PwCIL’s engagement is characterized by a blend of technical input, relationship-building, and participation in key policy forums, positioning it as a major player in the EU’s regulatory and policy-making processes
