SARL Formation in Luxembourg
Complete guide to create your SARL in Luxembourg. Capital requirements, costs, procedure, taxation and advantages. Start your business in the Grand Duchy.
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Your partner for creating your company in Luxembourg
Creating a company in Luxembourg requires in-depth legal and tax expertise. Each legal form presents specific advantages depending on your business project, your sector of activity and your development objectives.
A business-friendly legal framework
Luxembourg offers a particularly attractive legal and tax environment for businesses. With modern and flexible legislation, the Grand Duchy allows you to quickly create a company while benefiting from maximum legal security.
Our firm has been supporting you for over 20 years in all stages of creating your company. From the SARL-S accessible from €1 capital to the SA for large-scale projects, we advise you on the structure best suited to your needs.
We handle all administrative formalities: drafting articles with our notary partners, obtaining the business license, RCS registration, declaration of beneficial owners to the RBE and compliance with AML/KYC obligations.
Mastered legal obligations
Creating a company in Luxembourg involves compliance with strict legal obligations. The business license is required for any commercial, craft or industrial activity. The declaration of beneficial owners to the RBE is mandatory with penalties of up to €1,250,000 for omission.
Our expertise allows us to anticipate these obligations and secure your project from the start. We coordinate all stakeholders (notaries, banks, administrations) for a quick and smooth incorporation of your company.
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Company formation – simplified and compliant process
We manage all formalities to establish your company quickly and in compliance with Luxembourg law
- Step 1: Initial analysis & advice
- Study of your project and objectives
- Recommendation of the most suitable legal form and tax regime
- Identification of regulatory obligations specific to your activity
- Preparation of documents for partners, directors and beneficial owners (KYC/AML)
- Step 2: Preparation & drafting
- Drafting of articles in coordination with a Luxembourg notary (mandatory for most company forms)
- Assistance with bank account opening and share capital payment
- Bank blocking certificate required for SA/SARL/SAS before notary appointment (not required for SARL-S)
- Business license to obtain via MyGuichet for any commercial, craft or industrial activity
- Step 3: Formation & registration
- Presence at the signing of the notarial deed (or signature by proxy)
- Filing with the Trade and Companies Register (RCS)
- VAT registration and other tax obligations with the AED
- Mandatory declaration of beneficial owners to the RBE - Penalties up to €1,250,000 for omission
- Step 4: Post-formation follow-up
- Support for operational implementation and compliance with obligations
- Assistance with final bank account activation
- Implementation of accounting and legal monitoring
Which legal form to choose?
Each structure has its specificities. Here's a detailed comparison with required capital, advantages and rates to help you decide.
SARL-S (Simplified)
Capital: €1 to €12,000 | No notary Reserved for natural persons, ideal for testing a project. Business license required before RCS registration.
- No notary required
- Quick creation
- Flexible capital €1-12k
- Reserved for natural persons
- Ideal for testing projects
SARL
Minimum capital: €12,000 | Notary required The most common and credible form for SMEs. Prior deposit of capital in blocked account.
- Maximum credibility
- Partner protection
- Scalable structure
- RCS registration before license
- Suitable for SMEs
SA (Public Limited Company)
Minimum capital: €30,000 | Notary required Adapted to large projects and opening capital. 25% capital paid up at incorporation.
- Prestige
- Access to financial markets
- Easy share transfer
- Large projects
- Open to investors
SAS
Minimum capital: €30,000 | Notary required Flexible legal form with great statutory freedom. Statutory auditor mandatory.
- Statutory flexibility
- Customized governance
- Suitable for startups
- Contractual freedom
- Legal innovation
SCI (Civil Company)
Capital: Variable | No notary (except property contribution) Exclusively for real estate asset management, without commercial activity.
- Real estate management
- Family transmission
- Adapted taxation
- Protected assets
- Facilitated succession
SCSp
Capital: Variable | No notary Special limited partnership for investment funds and private equity.
- Transparent structure
- Tax flexibility
- Ideal for funds
- Private equity
- Investment vehicle
Corporate secretarial – complete support
We ensure the legal and administrative management of your company throughout its life
Governance and corporate life
Complete management of assemblies and governing bodies
- Organization of ordinary and extraordinary GMs
- Drafting of minutes and resolutions
- RCS/RESA filings
- Management of governing bodies
- RBE declarations
Statutory changes
Support in all your restructuring
- Registered office transfers
- Capital operations
- Cross-border mergers
- Spin-offs and transformations
- Notarial coordination
Contracts and corporate
Legal security for your operations
- Transfer/acquisition agreements
- NDAs and shareholders' agreements
- Due diligence
- Contract audit
- Compliance
Compliance and obligations
Compliance with all your legal obligations
- AML/KYC obligations
- Beneficial owners register
- Regulatory monitoring
- Corporate housekeeping
- Audit preparation
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Frequently Asked Questions about Company Formation
Everything you need to know to create your company in Luxembourg
What is the difference between a SARL and a SARL-S in Luxembourg? +
The SARL-S is reserved for natural persons, ideal for testing a project with capital from €1 to €12,000. Business license required before RCS registration. The classic SARL requires minimum €12,000 capital with prior deposit in blocked account and a notarial deed. For SARL, RCS registration is possible before obtaining the business license.
How much does it cost to create a company in Luxembourg? +
Company formation in Luxembourg starts from €1,000 excl. VAT for an SCI, €2,000 excl. VAT for a SARL-S, €3,500 excl. VAT for a SARL or SAS, and €4,000 excl. VAT for an SA. These rates include our fees, administrative costs and post-creation follow-up.
Is a notary mandatory to create a company? +
No, not always. The SARL-S (reserved for natural persons) and certain SCIs can be created without a notary. However, for a classic SARL or SA, the notarial deed is mandatory under Luxembourg law.
Can I create a company in Luxembourg without residing there? +
Yes, it is possible to create a company in Luxembourg without residing there. However, certain obligations apply: legal domiciliation in Luxembourg, appointment of a tax representative if necessary, and compliance with local accounting obligations.