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Set Up Your Company in Luxembourg Step by Step

Benefit from Luxembourg's pro-business, regulatory stability, and competitive tax system. 

Professional support from start to finish.


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Access to the European Market

Political stability, triple-A rating, and efficient administration with support from local experts

Competitive Taxation

Favorable tax regime with participation exemption and an extensive network of tax treaties

Pro-Business Environment

Strategic position at the heart of Europe with access to over 450 million consumers

 

The Incorporation Steps

A structured approach to setting up your company in Luxembourg, with the support of local experts

Choice of the Legal Form

Determine the business structure suited to your project

— Selection of the legal form (SARL, SARL-S, SA, SCA, SAS).

— Consideration of specialized structures (Soparfi, SCSp, SC, SPV, SV).

— Definition of the required minimum share capital.

— Assessment of the project’s specific needs.


Business License Application

Our local experts can manage to obtain the license between 6-10 business days

— Proof of the manager's professional qualifications.

— Declaration of professional integrity (sworn statement).

— Submission of the application to legal authorities.

— Settlement of administrative fee.

— Receipt of the preliminary approval.

Formalization and Incorporation

Establishing the company’s legal framework

— Drafting of the articles of association or limited partnership agreement.

— Optional drafting of the shareholders’ agreement.

— Involvement of a notary (if required depending on the legal form).

— Deposit of the share capital in a blocked bank account or constitution via a contribution in kind.

— Company domiciliation in Luxembourg.

Official Registration

Administrative filing and legal publicity

— Registration with the Trade and Companies Register (RCS).

— Publication in the Electronic Compendium of Companies and Associations (RESA).

— Receipt of the final business authorization.

— Release of the share capital.

— Registration with the Register of Beneficial Owners (RBE).

Administrative and Tax Compliance

Steps to ensure a fully operational company

— VAT registration with the AED (Administration de l’Enregistrement, des Domaines et de la TVA).

— Affiliation with the Joint Social Security Centre (CCSS).

— Compliance with substance requirements for non-resident entities.

— Implementation of effective governance measures.

— Setup of accounting and financial reporting systems.