Home  /  Jurisdictions  /  Luxembourg

Luxembourg corporate & holding structures.

One of Europe’s leading jurisdictions for international holding companies, investment vehicles and cross-border corporate structures.

L-1724Luxembourg City

Participation exemption regime, extensive tax treaty network and an established legal framework for corporate structures.

Why Luxembourg

Luxembourg has long been one of the primary financial centres in Europe. The jurisdiction is widely used by multinational groups and investment funds due to its participation exemption regime, extensive tax treaty network and established legal framework for corporate structures.

Core structuring capabilities

Why international groups use Luxembourg as a holding and investment platform.

01

Participation exemption

Dividends and capital gains from qualifying subsidiaries may be exempt.

02

Investment platform

SOPARFI and investment vehicles widely used for cross-border investments.

03

EU legal framework

Access to the Parent-Subsidiary and Interest & Royalties Directives.

04

Financial centre

One of the largest hubs for international funds and holding structures.

01

Corporate structures in Luxembourg

Luxembourg Holding Company (SOPARFI)

Corporate holding structure widely used by international business groups and investment platforms.

Learn more →

Company Formation in Luxembourg

Overview of company types, incorporation procedures and corporate requirements.

Learn more →

EU Holding Structure using Luxembourg

How Luxembourg is used within European corporate structures and cross-border ownership platforms.

Learn more →

Luxembourg Holding for International Business

Typical corporate structures used by international founders and multinational groups.

Learn more →
02

Investment structures in Luxembourg

Investment platforms for cross-border projects, financing and holding structures.

Investment Vehicles

Structures commonly used for international projects and corporate groups.

Learn more →

Investment SPV

Special purpose vehicles for acquisitions, joint ventures and cross-border projects.

Learn more →

Investment Funds

A leading European jurisdiction for investment funds and asset management structures.

Learn more →
03

Tax & regulatory environment

Key tax principles and regulatory considerations for Luxembourg holding structures.

Corporate Tax Guide

Participation exemption rules, taxation of dividends and capital gains, and the practical tax environment for holding companies.

Learn more →

Substance Requirements

Governance expectations, directors, local presence and operational substance within EU corporate structures.

Learn more →

Luxembourg vs Netherlands

Comparison of two leading holding jurisdictions on dividend tax, participation exemption and typical use cases.

Learn more →
Luxembourg cluster

Explore the Luxembourg practice.

Every page in our Luxembourg jurisdiction cluster — holding structures, formation, tax, substance, investment vehicles and comparisons.

European structuring jurisdictions

Luxembourg

European hub for holding companies and investment structures used by international groups and funds.

Explore Luxembourg →

Netherlands

Leading jurisdiction for international holding companies and cross-border ownership structures.

Explore Netherlands →

Luxembourg vs Netherlands

Compared on dividend tax treatment, participation exemption and substance requirements.

Compare jurisdictions →

Discuss your Luxembourg structure.

Book a consultation