Luxembourg

Set up your company, holding or fund in Luxembourg, without travelling

Luxembourg is where international groups hold shares, receive dividends and raise investment capital in Europe. Answer three questions below and we will tell you which vehicle fits. Then we register it for you, remotely, for a fixed fee.

Takes one minute. Free first consultation.

Luxembourg at a glance
Corporate tax23.87% in Luxembourg City
Share capitalFrom EUR 12,000 (S.à r.l.)
Setup time2–4 weeks from a complete file
Tax treaties88 in force
TravelNone, sign by power of attorney
Structure finder

Which Luxembourg vehicle do you need?

Three questions, one recommendation. We confirm it on a free call before anything is signed.

Question 1 of 3

What will the Luxembourg company mainly do?

Question 2 of 3

Who will own it?

Question 3 of 3

Where are the businesses it will own or serve?

Our suggestion

A SOPARFI holding company (S.à r.l.)

A fully taxable Luxembourg company whose dividends and exit gains from qualifying subsidiaries are exempt. Test your stakes in the exemption checker below.

Our suggestion

An S.à r.l. with a business permit

The standard Luxembourg company for trading and services, with a minimum capital of EUR 12,000 and a business permit from the Ministry of the Economy.

Our suggestion

An SARL-S or an S.à r.l.

For a single founder starting small, the SARL-S needs from EUR 1 of capital. Most founders still choose the S.à r.l. because banks and partners know it better.

Our suggestion

An SCSp or a RAIF

The market standard for pooling investor money: a special limited partnership, with a RAIF if investors expect a regulated product. We scope the fund on a call before quoting.

Our suggestion

An SPF or a SOPARFI

An SPF is the private wealth company for individuals with passive investments. A SOPARFI suits you if you also hold operating companies. We compare both for your case.

Exemption checker

Will your holding receive dividends tax-free?

A Luxembourg holding pays no corporate tax on dividends and exit gains from a qualifying subsidiary. Enter your numbers to see whether yours qualifies.

A written commitment to hold for 12 months counts.

Dividends

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Gain on sale

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Consider the Netherlands. A Dutch B.V. exempts dividends and gains from a 5% stake with no minimum holding period. Compare both.

A first indication under Article 166 LIR, not tax advice. Recapture of earlier deductions and anti-abuse rules can reduce the exemption. We check every subsidiary before you rely on it.

What we set up in Luxembourg

Pick a service and start today

Company formation

S.à r.l., S.A. or SARL-S, registered in 2–4 weeks with tax numbers and a bank file.

Holding company (SOPARFI)

A holding for your subsidiaries, with exempt dividends and exit gains where the conditions are met.

Investment vehicles

SCSp, RAIF and deal SPVs for investors and co-investment platforms.

Director, address, accounting

A resident director, registered address and annual filings through licensed providers.

Is Luxembourg right for you?

Luxembourg pays off for some businesses and not for others

Choose Luxembourg if

  • ✓

    You own companies in several countries

    One holding receives their dividends and holds the shares when you sell.

  • ✓

    You raise money from investors

    SCSp and RAIF are the vehicles European investors expect.

  • ✓

    You need a trusted EU counterparty

    Banks, lenders and partners know Luxembourg companies well.

Look elsewhere if

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    Your business runs in one country

    A local company at home costs less to run.

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    You want a low headline tax rate

    Luxembourg taxes at 23.87%. The benefit is in the exemptions.

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    You hold small or short-term stakes

    The Netherlands exempts from 5% with no holding period.

Compare Luxembourg and the Netherlands →
How it works

Your Luxembourg company in four steps

1Day 1

Tell us what you need

Use the finder above or send us two sentences on WhatsApp.

2Day 1–2

Get a fixed quote

Price, timeline and document list after a short call.

3Week 1

Sign at home

A power of attorney at a notary in your country.

4Weeks 2–4

Registered in Luxembourg

RCS number, tax numbers and a bank-ready file.

FAQ

Luxembourg questions, answered

How much does it cost to set up a Luxembourg company?+

It depends on the vehicle, the business permit and whether you need a local director and address. We send a fixed quote after a short call, and it does not change once we start.

Is Luxembourg a tax haven?+

No. Companies pay 23.87% corporate tax in Luxembourg City. The advantage is that qualifying dividends and exit gains of a holding are exempt, and that 88 tax treaties reduce withholding tax.

Do I need to live in Luxembourg or visit?+

No. Shareholders sign a power of attorney in their own country. For tax residence the company should be managed in Luxembourg, which a local director can provide.

How long does it take?+

Two to four weeks from a complete document file to registration. The bank account runs in parallel and usually takes a few weeks longer.

Can I use a Luxembourg company for trading?+

Yes, with a business permit from the Ministry of the Economy. If your customers are all in one country, a local company is often cheaper.