Scope and execution
Structure a Luxembourg company on solid foundations
The right legal form is only one part of the file. Governance, substance, banking, tax, RBE, VAT and day-one obligations need to remain aligned from the start.
Contact usWhich legal form to choose?
Comparison of the main structures
SARL
- Minimum capital: €12,000
- Notarial deed required
- Most common form
- Credible for SMEs
- RCS registration before permit
SA (Public Limited)
- Minimum capital: €30,000
- 25% paid up at incorporation
- Large projects and investors
- Access to financial markets
- Easy share transfer
SCSp
- Variable capital
- No notary required
- Investment funds
- Private equity
- Tax transparent structure
SARL-S (Simplified)
- Capital: €1 to €12,000
- No notary required
- Reserved for natural persons
- Ideal to test a project
- Permit before registration
SAS
- Minimum capital: €30,000
- High statutory flexibility
- Customized governance
- Contractual freedom
- Statutory auditor required
SCI (Civil Company)
- Variable capital
- No notary (unless property)
- Real estate management
- Family succession facilitated
- Adapted taxation
Our step-by-step support
A simplified and compliant process
Analysis & advice
Study of your project, recommendation of the legal form and tax regime. Identification of regulatory obligations specific to your activity.
Preparation & drafting
Drafting of articles with our notary partners, bank account opening, capital deposit. Business permit application via MyGuichet.
Incorporation & registration
Signing of the notarial deed (or proxy), RCS filing, VAT registration, declaration of beneficial owners to RBE.
Post-incorporation support
Bank account activation, accounting and legal follow-up setup. Support for first legal obligations.
Corporate secretarial
AGM organization, minutes drafting, RCS/RESA filings, statutory amendments, AML/KYC compliance. Full corporate housekeeping.
Frame the structure before incorporation
An initial discussion helps define the legal form, stakeholders and execution timetable before filing starts.
Frequently asked questions
Company formation in Luxembourg
01 What is the difference between SARL and SARL-S?
The SARL-S (simplified) allows incorporation with €1 to €12,000 capital, without a notary, but is reserved for natural persons. A business permit is required before RCS registration. The standard SARL requires €12,000 minimum capital, a notarial deed, but RCS registration can precede the business permit.
02 How much does company formation cost?
Fees depend on the scope of work, the legal form selected and the level of coordination required. A straightforward incorporation does not involve the same work as a structure that also requires substance review, banking coordination, VAT setup, RBE filing, governance work or multiple stakeholders. Scope is framed on quote once the file has been reviewed.
03 Can I set up a company without residing in Luxembourg?
Yes, it is possible if you have a genuine link with the Grand Duchy (e.g. cross-border worker, local clients, significant professional experience in Luxembourg). The key is substance: effective address and management in Luxembourg, local decision-making, Luxembourg bank account and demonstrable activity. We help you structure the file to meet regulatory requirements.