Corporate Law 5 min read
Creating a SARL in Luxembourg
Formation requirements and the main operating rules of a Luxembourg SARL.
Company formation in Luxembourg
We help you take a Luxembourg company from the first idea to its first accounts. We organise the incorporation with your notary, lawyers and bank, then set up the accounting and tax filings.
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
- Review the project We look at the activity, shareholders and financing, then compare the possible legal forms and their accounting and tax effects.
- Organise the incorporation We gather the information and set the timetable with the notary or lawyer preparing the documents. We also help you open the bank account.
- Complete the registrations We follow the registration with the Trade and Companies Register, the declaration of beneficial owners, meaning the people who ultimately own or control the company, and the tax registrations.
- Set up recurring support We set up the accounting and the calendar of tax returns, so everything is ready once the company exists.
Separate responsibilities
- Legal documents and advice Drafting the articles and legal documents rests with the notary or a lawyer.
- Bank accounts and authorisations We prepare the application and monitor its progress. The bank or authority makes the decision.
Choose the legal form around the intended activity
A foreign company first compares a Luxembourg branch and a subsidiary, because the decision changes the contracting entity, liability and published accounts.
The number of shareholders, how decisions are made and the planned transactions shape the choice. A private limited company (SARL), public limited company (SA) or simplified joint-stock company (SAS) is chosen against those needs, with a lawyer or notary responsible for the articles.
For a HoldCo or acquisition SPV, a company set up to hold shares or carry out an acquisition, ownership and financing also shape the work after the deal closes. The registered office, accounts and tax returns are organised around the actual activity.
What you receive
| Item | Content | When |
|---|---|---|
Setup preparation | List of steps and who handles them | Before incorporation |
Registration follow-up | Progress updates and confirmations received | During setup |
Accounting and tax arrangements | How we exchange information, and the filing calendar | At the start of operations |
How do we get started?
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Clarify the project
We review the activity, shareholders, management and initial transactions.
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Prepare incorporation
We identify who is involved and put the steps in order, based on the legal form and any permits needed.
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Start day-to-day operations
After incorporation, we complete the registrations and schedule the first accounting and tax work.
Incorporating is not the only step before starting
Registering the company, registering for tax and, where the activity requires it, obtaining a business permit are separate steps. We identify those that apply to your planned activity.
A simplified SARL (SARL-S) or an investment vehicle has its own requirements, which we assess for your plans. For entities set up around a fund, our fund formation support works alongside the appointed lawyers and regulated providers.
Let’s talk about your company
Tell us about your company and what you need from your accounting firm.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the firm draft the articles of association?
No. We gather the information needed for incorporation. The articles are drafted or checked by the notary or a lawyer, depending on the legal form.
Can you support shareholders based outside Luxembourg?
Yes. With shareholders based abroad, we look before incorporation at who runs the company, where it operates, its tax treatment and any permits it needs.
How long does incorporation take?
Timing depends on the legal form, the information available and the pace of the notary, bank and authorities. We agree a timetable with you after reviewing the project and the steps required.