Companies & entities
Company domiciliation in Luxembourg
Domiciliation means establishing a company\'s registered office at the address of a third party. In Luxembourg, this is an activity regulated by the Law of 31 May 1999: only a licensed professional (lawyer, notary, chartered accountant, PSF) may act as a domiciliation agent, and domiciliation does not dispense with the need for genuine substance. The firm advises you and frames the agreement.
Domiciling a company is not simply about renting an address: it is a regulated service, governed by a written domiciliation agreement with a licensed agent, and subject to compliance obligations.
Above all, a mere address does not create substance. Whether you are setting up a new company or transferring the registered office of an existing one, Cerno Law Firm secures your domiciliation agreement and helps you build compliant substance (governance, resources, local decision-making).
The need
You need to establish the registered office of a Luxembourg company.
Domiciliation is regulated and is often wrongly confused with a mere letterbox.
The risk
Domiciliation by an unlicensed person (which is illegal), a non-compliant agreement, or a lack of substance leading to reclassification or ATAD III exposure.
An address with no economic reality does not protect the company.
How we help
Framing the domiciliation agreement with a licensed agent, compliance advice and support with substance.
Articulation with the structuring of the company (SOPARFI, and others).
Practice areas
When to call on the firm
- Establish the registered office of a new company.
- Regularise a non-compliant domiciliation.
- Strengthen the substance of a holding company.
- Transfer the registered office of an existing company.
- Change domiciliation agent.
Method
Our engagement process
- 1
Information intake
You describe your need via a structured form or an initial call. Our digital tools serve only to organise this information and save time.
- 2
Lawyer qualification
Maître Maglo reviews your situation, identifies the legal issues and confirms the feasibility and exact scope of the engagement.
- 3
Transparent quote
You receive a clear fee proposal, a fixed fee or a range, before any engagement. Nothing is billed without your approval.
- 4
Legal work
The firm drafts, negotiates or litigates as required. Every deliverable is designed and approved by a lawyer admitted to the Luxembourg Bar.
- 5
Tracking and delivery
You follow your matter transparently and receive your finalised documents with the explanations you need.
Documents required
- • Articles of association and identity of the company
- • Activity and registered office requirements
- • Existing domiciliation agreement, where applicable
Deliverables
- • Compliant domiciliation agreement
- • Compliance advice
- • Substance recommendations
Indicative timing
Quick to put in place once the licensed agent and the agreement have been finalised.
On a quote basis
Our framing fees are separate from the domiciliation agent\'s charges.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who may domicile a company in Luxembourg?
Only a professional licensed within the meaning of the Law of 31 May 1999: a lawyer, notary, chartered accountant, auditor or PSF. Domiciliation by an unlicensed person is illegal.
Is domiciliation enough to create substance?
No. An address does not create substance. The company must have resources, governance and genuine decision-making in Luxembourg, especially in light of ATAD III.
Is a written agreement required?
Yes. A written domiciliation agreement between the company and the domiciliation agent is mandatory.
How much does domiciliation cost in Luxembourg?
The domiciliation agent\'s fees vary depending on the provider and the services included. The firm charges separately for the legal framing of the agreement; everything is quoted before any engagement.
Can the registered office of an existing company be transferred?
Yes. Transferring the registered office to a domiciled address requires a corporate decision, an update at the RCS and a compliant domiciliation agreement. The firm handles the operation.
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