Companies & entities
Set up a company in Luxembourg
To set up a company in Luxembourg you must choose the appropriate form (most often a SARL), draft compliant articles of association, pay in the capital, sign the deed before a notary, then register the company with the RCS and declare the beneficial owners with the RBE. The firm steers the whole process and secures every step.
In short
To set up a company in Luxembourg, you must choose the suitable form (most often a SARL), draft compliant articles, pay up the capital, sign the deed before the notary, then register the company with the RCS and declare the beneficial owners with the RBE. Cerno Law Firm manages these steps.
Responsible for legal content: Maître Cora Maglo, Avocate à la Cour, Liste I du Barreau de Luxembourg depuis 2009. · Applicable law: Luxembourg
Company formation in Luxembourg: key points at a glance
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| Fees | Fixed fee according to the form. The fee depends on the form chosen and the complexity; it is confirmed before any engagement. |
| Indicative timing | Drafting the deeds takes a few business days; the notarial signature and registration generally follow within one to two weeks, subject to availability. |
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Forming a Luxembourg company is quick when it is well prepared: the challenge lies not in the formalities but in the choice of structure and the quality of the articles, which determine the tax treatment, the governance and future developments.
Cerno Law Firm advises you on the form best suited to your project, drafts the deeds and coordinates the notary and the formalities, for a clean incorporation with no blind spots.
Company formation in Luxembourg: when should you call on the firm?
You are launching a business or structuring an investment in Luxembourg and must choose the right corporate form.
A poor initial choice complicates future fundraising, transfers and successions.
What happens if you do nothing?
Standard articles that do not fit, an overly narrow corporate purpose, undersized capital, governance that leads to deadlock.
Loose structuring comes at a price at the first disagreement between shareholders or the first audit.
How does the firm step in?
Advice on the form (SARL, SARL-S, SA, SOPARFI, SPF, SCSp), drafting of the articles and the shareholders’ agreement, coordination of the notary and the RCS and RBE formalities.
You obtain a company that is operational, compliant and suited to your objectives.
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When to call on the firm
- Launch an SME or a commercial activity.
- Structure the holding of participations (holding company or SOPARFI).
- Manage private wealth (SPF) or a fund (SCSp).
- Set up a Luxembourg subsidiary.
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See fees for this areaWhich company form should you choose in Luxembourg?
The SARL suits the majority of SMEs and projects with identified shareholders. The SARL-S allows you to start with a symbolic capital. The SA is intended for more capital-intensive structures. The SOPARFI is favoured for holding participations, the SPF for private wealth, and the SCSp for fund structures.
The choice depends on your activity, the number of shareholders, the capital and your tax objectives. The firm guides you towards the most effective form.
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How much does it cost to set up a company in Luxembourg?
A distinction must be drawn between the firm’s fees (confirmed in advance) and external costs: the notary, the RCS and, depending on the form, the minimum capital. The firm provides you with a full estimate before getting started.
Do you need to be a resident to set up a company?
No, a non-resident can set up a Luxembourg company. A business permit may, however, be required for certain activities.
How long does it take to form a SARL?
A few days for the deeds, then one to two weeks for the notarial signature and registration, subject to availability.
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