Accounting 9 min read
Accounting for a Luxembourg SARL throughout the year
Bookkeeping for a Luxembourg SARL, from supporting records and bank reconciliations to the PCN, year-end accounts, eCDF and management responsibilities.
Accounting and annual accounts in Luxembourg
We keep your books, prepare the year-end accounts and file them for your Luxembourg company. Accounting, tax and payroll stay connected, and the same person looks after your company all year.
How we can help
We agree what we will handle and who is responsible for each part, then confirm it in the engagement letter.
Our work
- Bookkeeping We record transactions, reconcile bank movements and review missing records or balances that need explanation.
- Annual accounts We prepare the balance sheet, profit and loss account and notes under the accounting rules applicable to your company.
- Accounts preparation and filing For the entities concerned, we validate the data on eCDF, the government platform for financial data. Once the accounts are approved, we file them with the Trade and Companies Register (RCS).
- Management reporting We agree how often you need reports on revenue, margins or cash flow, including group reporting where relevant.
Separate responsibilities
- Approval of the accounts We prepare the accounts. Approving them is for the company’s shareholders or partners.
- Statutory audit A statutory audit, where required, is performed by an approved statutory auditor.
Accounts that reflect the company’s transactions
Keeping the books up to date helps prepare for the year-end close. We investigate differences as they arise and check significant transactions against the relevant decisions and supporting records. For a holding company, that means acquisitions, financing and distributions appear consistently in the books and the corporate records.
The accounts also support tax returns. We connect the accounting work with the company’s payroll where relevant, or with the wider annual requirements of a Luxembourg HoldCo or SPV.
If your team wants a clearer understanding of the year-end close, we prepare accounting training around the difficulties they encounter.
What you receive
| Item | Content | When |
|---|---|---|
Bookkeeping | Accounting entries and bank reconciliations | At the intervals agreed with you |
Annual accounts | Balance sheet, profit and loss account and notes | At year-end |
Accounts filing | RCS filing confirmation | After approval of the accounts |
Reporting | Management or group reports chosen with you | Monthly or quarterly |
How do we get started?
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Review the starting position
We review the company’s activity, available books, upcoming deadlines and any overdue work.
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Agree how records reach us
We agree which records we need, who sends them and how often we review them.
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Start the accounting cycle
We check the opening balances and the work already done, then start the ongoing bookkeeping up to the next year-end.
A filing calendar for each company
The calendar depends on the company’s financial year and the rules that apply to it. We check the annual accounts filing requirements when we start working with your company.
Do you have a specific tax question?
If we already look after your company, speak to your usual contact. For advice on a specific Luxembourg tax question, a 1-hour consultation at the office or remotely lets us discuss your situation without starting an ongoing engagement.
Let’s talk about your company
Tell us about your company and what you need from your accounting firm.
Contact the firm 
Frequently asked questions
Can you take over the accounts of an existing company?
Yes. The accounting handover starts with a review of existing records and deadlines. If the records are up to date, we arrange the transfer. If earlier periods need catching up, that work is looked at separately.
Do you offer annual accounts as a standalone service?
We usually support companies throughout the year, from bookkeeping and tax to the year-end accounts. If you only need help with the annual accounts, we can review your records and discuss what is possible.
Does eCDF replace filing with the RCS?
No. eCDF is used to prepare and validate the accounts of the entities concerned. Filing with the Trade and Companies Register (RCS) is a separate step. The notice in the RESA, the official electronic gazette for companies, follows its own publication rules.