Luxembourg incorporations

Luxembourg

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  1. LUXEMBOURG (SOPARFI) Companies and LUXEMBOURG Holding Companies (law of 1929)
  2. LUXEMBOURG (Société Anonyme)
  3. LUXEMBOURG (S.à.r.L.)

 

 

LUXEMBOURG (SOPARFI) Companies and LUXEMBOURG Holding Companies (Law of 1929)


(fees quoted are exclusive of VAT)

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of three (Luxembourg) Directors are required, out of which one must be resident in Luxembourg.
  • Minimum of two Shareholders are required. Bearer share are permitted, but will remain nominative if not fully paid up.
  • Minimum share capital 7,750 Euros (approx. £5,000) representing ¼ of the minimum authorised share capital (to be transferred to a bank account in Luxembourg before incorporation).
  • The prevailing company’s tax rate is 33%. We can refer you to a tax adviser who will be able to give you a detailed explanation of the tax status in Luxembourg.
  • Accounts need to be filed at the “Registre du Commerce et des Societes” annually.
  • One Statutory auditor required.
  • Annual General Meeting must be held.
  • It is recommended to keep Statutory books in Luxembourg.

Additional information:

a) The holding company, which is benefiting from the law of 1929. Usually it is a pure holding company without any commercial activity only participations, managing its own portfolio, loan to subsidiaries, under certain circumstances owner of patents mainly.

b) The so called "SOPARFI". If they hold 10% in a normal taxable company, they are tax exempt on the dividend received by their subsidiaries and on the profit on the sale of the subsidiary if they hold it for over one year. All other income is taxed.
VAT

Please note that a holding from 1929 and a SOPARFI do not need a VAT number as they are not doing any trade activities and will be unable to get the VAT back.

Fee's
Incorporation
(Minimum Capital 31,000 Euros)
 £6,000
Annual fees (domiciliation) £6,500
Total first year costs £12,500
Thereafter annual fee's
Domiciliation -includes the accounting and administrative work -registered office fees -2 nominee shareholders and 3 directors £6,500p.a
Nominee services available
Per Non-Resident Director £250.00 p .a
Per Shareholder £125.00 p .a

MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Fees will be charged for any additional services performed at our normal rates. Such fees are usually based upon time spent with the complexity, urgency and responsibility involved and for work of an unusual or exacting nature. These fees are normally invoiced quarterly in arrears and invoices are payable upon receipt.

PLEASE NOTE WE REQUIRE ALL CLIENTS TO SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE OUR DUE DILIGENCE REQUIREMENTS AND COMPLY WITH THE MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2007.

 

 

LUXEMBOURG (Société Anonyme)

(fees quoted are exclusive of VAT)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • All Luxembourg companies must have a registered office in Luxembourg. It is recommended that the statutory books are kept in Luxembourg.
  • A minimum of two shareholders is required.
  • A minimum of three directors is required who need not be a resident of Luxembourg.
  • The minimum authorised share capital is €31,000. Bearer Shares are permitted. 25% of the capital must be paid up.
  • A Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account must be filed each year at the Registry of Companies. They must be presented to the shareholders at the time prescribed in the Articles of Association, and filed within one month of the AGM.

It takes between 2 and 4 weeks to incorporate an SA in Luxembourg.

Fee's
Incorporation £6,000
The Articles of Association must be notarised for a fee of £150
Annual fees (domiciliation) £1,800
Total first year costs £7,950
Thereafter annual fees for registered agent and registered office £1,800 p. a
Nominee services Available
Per Director £250 p.a
Per Shareholder
£125 p.a
General Powers of Attorney can be arranged (duly notarised and legalised) at a fee £200 + costs.

MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Fees will be charged for any additional services performed at our normal rates. Such fees are usually based upon time spent with the complexity, urgency and responsibility involved and for work of an unusual or exacting nature. These fees are normally invoiced quarterly in arrears and invoices are payable upon receipt.

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PLEASE NOTE WE REQUIRE ALL CLIENTS TO SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE OUR DUE DILIGENCE REQUIREMENTS AND COMPLY WITH THE MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2007.

 

 

 

 

LUXEMBOURG (S.à.r.L.)

(fees quoted are exclusive of VAT)

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • All Luxembourg companies must have a registered office in Luxembourg. It is recommended that the statutory books are kept in Luxembourg.
  • A minimum of one shareholder is required.
  • A minimum of one manager is required who need not be a resident of Luxembourg.
  • The minimum authorised share capital is €12,400. Bearer Shares are not permitted.
  • A Balance Sheet must be filed each year at the Registry of Companies.

It takes between 5 and 10 days to incorporate a company in Luxembourg.

Fee's
Incorporation £3,000
Annual fees (domiciliation) £1,800
Total first year costs £4,800
Thereafter annual fees for registered agent and registered office £1,800 p.a
Nominee services available
Per Director £250 p.a
Per Shareholder
£125 p.a
General Powers of Attorney can be arranged (duly notarised and legalised) at a fee £200 + costs.

MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Fees will be charged for any additional services performed at our normal rates. Such fees are usually based upon time spent with the complexity, urgency and responsibility involved and for work of an unusual or exacting nature. These fees are normally invoiced quarterly in arrears and invoices are payable upon receipt.

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PLEASE NOTE WE REQUIRE ALL CLIENTS TO SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE OUR DUE DILIGENCE REQUIREMENTS AND COMPLY WITH THE MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2007.