Incorporated: 2020
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Ownership & Structure
Google Trust Services Europe Ltd. is a wholly owned Alphabet subsidiary created to comply with European requirements for certificate authority (CA) services. It supports Alphabet’s push for infrastructure sovereignty and cybersecurity assurance within the EU.
Services and Strategic Role
The entity serves as a root and intermediate certificate authority for Google’s ecosystem. It issues SSL/TLS certificates used across Google’s public-facing properties, including Gmail, YouTube, Chrome, and Android. It also offers S/MIME for encrypted corporate communications.
Financial Performance
The company does not operate for profit. It acts as an infrastructure service layer, and its minimal operational expenses are funded internally via Google Ireland Ltd. or Alphabet’s central IT security budget.
Regulatory & Governance
Google Trust Services Europe Ltd. is governed by EU eIDAS (electronic Identification and Trust Services) regulations and participates in global CA forums. It maintains strict transparency logs and cryptographic key custody procedures.