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Company registration in Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a small European country that compensates for the size of its territories with broad business opportunities.

It is located in the heart of Europe, which allowed to establish close business ties in the largest EU markets. The state is open to direct investment to the maximum extent, which attracts international business.

Luxembourg is a world-famous financial center with thousands of funds. Its stock and equity market is the second largest in the world.

The funds of Luxembourg are divided into 3 categories:

• UCI (collective investment institution);
• UCITS (organization of collective investment in negotiable securities, intended for retail investors);
• SIF (specialized investment).

These categories are not subject to fiscal obligations on income and capital gains. They are also exempt from stamp duty on transactions with shares.

Incorporation in accordance with 7 steps

1. Selection of brand name.
2. Providing information on activities.
3. Opening of a corporate bank account.
4. Contribution of authorized capital.
5. Notarization of the relevant documents.
6. Entering data into the Commercial Register.
7. Assignment of TIN.

The procedure of incorporation in Luxembourg is simplified as much as possible for both local and foreign investors.

Favourable organizational and legal forms

Private Limited Liability Company (S.A.R.L.) - minimum capital is 31000 euros, during the registration period only 25% are paid. It is allowed to issue different types of shares (preferred, with / without voting rights, ordinary). Mandatory presence of the director, residence of whom does not matter. Nominee service is allowed. Taxes up to 29, 63%.

Public Limited Liability Company (SA) - minimum capital is fully paid in the amount of 12,500 euros. It is allowed to issue various types of shares (preferred, with / without voting rights, ordinary). It is necessary to have a director whose residency does not matter. Nominee service is allowed. Taxes do not overcome the indicator of 29, 63%.

Basic requirements for registration

Any company registered in Luxembourg is required to have certain documents confirming the validity of the legal entity in the Grand Duchy. It is necessary to develop a charter, and for founding members - it is necessary to provide samples of signatures, passport copies and other documents.

All the prepared documentation is translated by a certified translator and notarized. Data on the enterprise are published in the local information press.

Minimum statutory contribution must be paid to the corporate account. Entrepreneurial activity should be carried out through the main office.

Advantages of investing in Luxembourg

In terms of global economic crisis, Luxembourg manages to maintain stability. The economy of the country is based on several types of entrepreneurial activity: financial services, manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, communications and logistics, import and export.

Most of all, jurisdiction is attractive with regard to favourable tax and legal regimes. Foreign companies receive cost-efficient fiscal rate due to the double taxation agreement concluded by the Grand Duchy with numerous world economic centers.

High quality of life in the state is a fertile ground for the development of new projects and large corporations.

Working with our experts, you will be able to open and register a company in Luxembourg as soon as possible. For additional questions, please contact Law&Trust International.