Company Registration in Luxembourg
Capital: Luxembourg.
Official languages: French, German.
Currency: euro.
Company registration provides the following benefits:
- An agreement signed by Luxembourg with 50 countries on the avoidance of double taxation.
- Good reputation.
- Stability.
- Possibility of issuing bearer shares for individuals.
Luxembourg is a state (grand duchy) in Western Europe. It borders with Belgium in the north, France in the west and south, and Germany in the east.
Luxembourg is a world famous banking and financial center. The country is one of the founders of the UN, EU, NATO. Luxembourg is a member of the EU, the European Court of Auditors, and the European Investment Fund. Local banks in Luxembourg actively attract foreign finance, thereby the country's authorities create comfortable conditions for doing business. Thus, your company can be used as a holding company, and companies that are used as funds are subject to favorable tax treatment.
Taxation and Reporting Features
Corporate Income Tax:
- Standard rate: 23,87%
- IP Box for IT/Intellectual Property: 5%
- Tax incentives for startups: initial years if turnover <€200k
VAT:
- Standard rate: 17%
- Reduced rate: 8% (hospitality, catering)
- 3% (books, press)
- 0% on international services (IT export)
Dividends:
- 0% for Luxembourg residents
- 0% for non-residents (withholding tax)
Company registration in Luxembourg is managed by the Luxembourg Business Registers. The chosen commercial name must be approved and registered through this system.
To register a company, a signed application by the director is required, detailing the basic company information. This includes a set of documents such as the articles of association, declaration, copies of passports, and Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) of shareholders and directors.
Once incorporated, the company's details will be published in the Luxembourg Trade and Companies Register. Completing the registration also requires filing with the tax and social security authorities.
At the time of registration, the company must have:
- A Tax Identification Number obtained from the tax office — necessary not only for taxes but also for opening a bank account.
- Articles of Association certified by the trade registry or a notary.
- A bank letter confirming adequate funds in the account to establish the company. It must specify the company name, its shareholders, and their capital contributions.
- A receipt for the payment of 0.5% of the share capital to the Anti-Monopoly Authority.
SARL Company in Luxembourg
- Limited liability
- Minimum 1 director / 1 shareholder
- Simple business structure

Company Registration in Luxembourg
Additional information
- Financial reporting: Mandatory annually (Lux GAAP/IFRS)
- Audit: Required for large companies
- Annual Return: Due annually to the RCS
- Tax return: Corporate Tax Return to the ACD
- Employer's Return: If employees are present
- Registers: Shareholders and directors (required)
- Directors' details Publicly accessible via RCS
- Shareholders' details Publicly accessible
- Financial reporting Confidential (not disclosed)
Timeline and Stages
- 01
Drafting documents and choosing a company name
1-2 days - 02
Conducting a name availability check in Luxembourg
1 day - 03
Submitting documents either online or in person
4 days - 04
Receiving the Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration
from 3 weeks - 05
Setting up a corporate bank account
2-4 weeks
The bottom line
Registration of a company in Luxembourg provides unique opportunities for business development in Europe. After successful registration, it is important to maintain compliance with local laws and requirements.
Our company offers comprehensive support for the company at all stages - from registration to full support of its activities. We not only help you legally register a company, but also take on many subsequent tasks.
In particular, our scope of services includes maintaining accounting and tax records, providing nominee directors and shareholders, leasing a legal address, obtaining all necessary licenses and permits for the company. We actually ensure the full operation of the business in accordance with the laws of a particular jurisdiction.
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FAQ
Can you register a company remotely?
Yes, in most cases — you can.
Remote company registration is available in the vast majority of popular jurisdictions today. Modern corporate services, electronic document management and professional registered agents make it possible to complete the entire registration process without being physically present in the country.
The process typically works as follows: you provide the required documents electronically, sign them remotely — via a notary, apostille or electronic signature — and a local registered agent handles all communication with government authorities and document submission on your behalf.
This has been made possible by several factors: most countries allow foreign founders and directors, corporate service providers operate remotely across the globe, and the digitisation of government registries has significantly streamlined and accelerated the procedures.
The one step that may still require in-person presence is opening a corporate bank account — however, even here many banks and fintech platforms now offer remote identity verification.
What documents are needed for registration?
Registering a company in most jurisdictions requires a standard set of documents. For individuals — founders and directors — the typical requirements include: a certified copy of a passport, proof of residential address (utility bill or bank statement no older than 3 months), and in some cases a bank reference letter or CV.
For corporate shareholders, the required documents include: certificate of incorporation, articles of association, register of directors and shareholders, and confirmation of the ownership structure.
Do I need to keep accounting records and submit reports?
Accounting and reporting requirements vary significantly depending on the jurisdiction. In most countries, companies are required to maintain proper bookkeeping, file annual financial statements and submit tax returns.
At the same time, there are a number of jurisdictions where reporting requirements are minimal or effectively non-existent for non-resident companies. These include, for example, the Marshall Islands, the Cook Islands, Panama, Belize, Seychelles and Vanuatu — in these countries, companies that do not conduct business within the territory of the registration state are generally exempt from mandatory financial reporting and audit requirements.
We provide full company administration services, including preparation and submission of annual reports, liaison with local authorities and ensuring full compliance with all corporate requirements of the jurisdiction.
Is it possible to open a bank account for a company?
Yes, opening a corporate bank account is possible for virtually any jurisdiction, however this process deserves careful attention. Today businesses have two main options: traditional banks and fintech platforms.
Traditional banks offer a full range of financial services, but account opening requirements have become increasingly stringent — KYC procedures, source of funds confirmation, business plans and in some cases in-person presence may be required. Fintech platforms — such as Wise, Airwallex, Revolut Business and others — open accounts significantly faster and remotely, making them a popular solution for international companies at an early stage.
Is it possible to use nominee directors?
Yes, the use of nominee directors and shareholders is a common and legitimate practice in international corporate structuring. A nominee director is formally listed in the company registry but acts exclusively in accordance with the instructions of the beneficial owner, providing an additional layer of privacy.
This service is particularly in demand in jurisdictions where information about directors and shareholders is entered into a public register — for example, in Cyprus, the United Kingdom, Malta and a number of other EU countries. In offshore jurisdictions, nominee services are also widely used to simplify corporate governance and protect ownership structures.
We provide nominee director and shareholder services for any jurisdiction we work with.