Create my company
in Luxembourg.

Plan on an average of two weeks between the first appointment and the signing of the Articles of association. The VAT number can take an additional 2 to 6 weeks depending on the workload at the AED. You're ready to invoice as soon as the deed is signed, but cannot charge VAT until the number is assigned.

1 € for the SARL-S, 12 000 € for the standard SARL, 30 000 € for the SA. The share capital of the SARL and the SA must be deposited into a blocked account before the notarial signing and released after registration with the RCS.

No. Any natural person or legal entity, resident or not, can form a company in Luxembourg. One business owner must, however, hold the business permit, which is issued in their name and requires qualification or experience prerequisites depending on the sector.

This is the ministerial authorization that allows you to carry out a commercial, craft, or professional activity in Luxembourg. Issued by the Ministry of the Economy, it is mandatory before signing the articles of association. Any company carrying out an economic activity in the Grand Duchy must hold one. Average processing time: 3 to 4 weeks.

The SARL-S suits solo self-employed founders, with no fundraising and limited capital. The SARL covers 80% of SMEs — it's the standard form. The SA becomes necessary as soon as there are several active partners or a fundraising plan. We weigh the options together at our first meeting.

For a standard SARL, expect around 1 700 € incl. VAT in fees payable in addition to the Advena package: notary fees (~ 580 € excl. VAT), notarial disbursements (~ 300 €), notarial VAT (~ 100 €), chancellery fee (50 €), RBE filing (~ 18 €). The share capital of 12 000 € is not an expense; it remains your starting cash. The details appear in the section Detailed pricing above.

We coordinate your appointment with our partner bank and prepare the KYC file in advance. The bank's lead time varies with the complexity of the file: 7 to 15 days for residents, 4 to 8 weeks on average for non-residents — Luxembourg banking compliance is strict.

For a standard SARL, expect on average 580 € excl. VAT in fees (drafting the deed, signing, KYC, filing) plus roughly 300 € in notarial disbursements and Luxembourg VAT at 17 % on the fees. For an SA, the total is higher because of the larger capital. SARL-S companies are signed by private deed: no notary required.

Yes. We offer two options: administrative domiciliation through our partner (rate varies with the option chosen, starting at 200 € excl. VAT per month, including an address, mail handling and meeting rooms by reservation), or renting a physical office (varies by area). We handle the lease agreement and the related formalities.

Between 2 and 6 weeks depending on the AED's workload. It is the least predictable variable in the schedule. You can invoice in the meantime, but you cannot apply VAT until the number is assigned; your invoices will then carry the wording "VAT pending assignment".

Any paid business owner or self-employed person must be affiliated with the Centre Commun de la Sécurité Sociale. We complete and file the affiliation form within the week following the signing of the articles of association. Affiliation is generally effective within 15 days, with a personal and social security ID number assigned.

Regulated activities (financial CSSF, medical, transport, etc.) require a specific license on top of the standard business permit. We identify the prerequisites from the scoping stage and direct the file to the relevant authorities — either we coordinate the process, or we refer you to a specialized firm depending on the complexity.

At this stage, you choose: your usual accountant, an external fiduciary we can recommend, or the Advena solution (accounting expertise pending OEC approval). In the meantime, our team Financial Assistance can manage your quarterly reporting.