Immigration & Mobility
Entrepreneur and startup founder visa in Luxembourg
The firm assists third-country nationals who wish to start a business or carry out a self-employed activity in Luxembourg: residence permit for self-employed workers, viability file, business plan and setup.
In short
To start a startup or carry on a self-employed activity in Luxembourg, a third-country national must obtain a residence authorisation as a self-employed worker. The authorities assess the project's viability, the business plan and the applicant's resources; the decision rests with the competent authorities, not the firm.
Responsible for legal content: Maître Cora Maglo, Avocate à la Cour, Liste I du Barreau de Luxembourg depuis 2009. · Applicable law: Luxembourg
Entrepreneur and startup immigration lawyer in Luxembourg: key points at a glance
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| Fees | Stated fees. Consultation from EUR 175 excl. VAT; preparation of the file on a tailored quote depending on the complexity of the project. Everything is quoted before any engagement. |
| Indicative timing | Preparation of the file follows the gathering of the supporting documents; the processing times then lie with the Luxembourg immigration authorities. |
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For a third-country national, starting a startup or carrying out a self-employed activity in Luxembourg requires a suitable residence permit. The administration assesses the viability of the project, its economic coherence and the founder's resources.
Cerno Law Firm prepares and secures the entrepreneur's immigration file, in conjunction with the legal structuring of the company. The firm advises the project holder; it is not the administration and does not guarantee the decision, which lies with the competent authorities.
Entrepreneur and startup immigration lawyer in Luxembourg: when should you call on the firm?
As a third-country national, you want to start an innovative business or carry out a self-employed activity in Luxembourg and obtain the corresponding residence permit.
Without a solid viability file and coherent structuring, the application for a residence permit for self-employed workers is fragile.
What happens if you do nothing?
An insufficient business plan, incorrect qualification of the activity, poorly justified financial resources, inconsistency between the company created and the project presented.
A poorly built file leads to a refusal or to delays, and jeopardises the setup of the entrepreneur and their family.
How does the firm step in?
Qualification of the project and of the appropriate residence permit, preparation of the viability file and the business plan, coordination with the incorporation of the company and the setup, monitoring of the application with the authorities.
Cerno is a law firm admitted to the Luxembourg Bar; its digital tools only simplify information gathering and tracking of the matter, never replacing the lawyer's advice, who builds and defends the application.
Practice areas
When to call on the firm
- Obtain a residence permit for self-employed workers.
- Set up a startup founder and structure their company.
- Prepare a business plan acceptable to the administration.
- Coordinate the immigration of the entrepreneur and their family.
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FAQ
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Is there a specific startup visa in Luxembourg?
In practice, the business founder or startup founder falls under the residence permit for self-employed workers, assessed according to the viability of the project. The firm qualifies the route suited to your situation.
What criteria does the administration examine?
Mainly the economic viability of the project, its coherence, the founder's qualifications and resources. The firm builds the file to meet these requirements.
Does the firm also incorporate the company?
Yes, the firm coordinates the immigration application with the incorporation and structuring of the Luxembourg company, for a coherent file.
Does Cerno guarantee that the permit will be obtained?
No. The decision lies with the competent authorities. Cerno is a law firm that builds and defends the application; the digital tools only serve to track the matter.
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Founded in 2013; Maître Cora Maglo has been admitted to the Luxembourg Bar since 2009
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- 2009
- at the Bar since 2009
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Had a consultation with Me Cora Maglo about my Luxembourg Blue Card application. She explained everything clearly: the process, timeline and documents I need, and helped me with my wife’s family reunification too. Honest and practical advice. I felt confident after talking to her.F. P.J’ai beaucoup apprécié le service de Maître Maglo : son sérieux, sa sympathie, son professionnalisme et sa disponibilité. Toujours répondu rapidement et clairement, avec des conseils pragmatiques, sans pousser à des procédures longues et coûteuses lorsqu’elles ne sont pas justifiées.N. W.Super assistance and great support! Highly recommend. All my questions were answered, Cora and her team kept me updated all the time. I will definitely reach out to them next time for my residency.T.They talk about us
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