Starting a business in Luxembourg: self-employed, SARL or SARL-S
Getting started? We help you choose the right legal form, prepare your file and keep your accounts from the first month.
What we do for you
- Choosing the legal form: self-employed, SARL-S or SARL.
- The business permit application.
- Articles of association and registration with the RCS.
- VAT registration and CCSS registration.
- The business plan and help opening your business bank account.
What you need to know in Luxembourg
The business permit
It is generally required for commercial or craft activities and certain liberal professions, whether you work alone or through a company.
Source: Guichet.lu: Business permitSARL-S: from €1 to €12,000
The SARL-S, or “one-euro company”, has share capital between €1 and €12,000. It is reserved for natural persons.
Source: Chamber of Commerce: The simplified SARL in briefSARL: €12,000 minimum
The standard SARL requires a minimum share capital of €12,000.
Source: Chamber of Commerce: The simplified SARL in briefSelf-employed: CCSS registration
As a sole trader, you register with the CCSS. You pay both the employee and the employer contributions, based on your professional income.
Source: Guichet.lu: Registration of self-employed personsOur prices
With the offer, only external costs remain payable: notary, chancery stamp duty, registered letters, etc. Prices exclude VAT (17%).
How it works
You contact us
Request a callback, get your online quote or call us.
We call you back
An advisor calls you back the next working day, at the time slot you chose.
You receive a proposal
After a short conversation, we send you a written quote.
We take over
You send us your documents before the 10th of the following month. We do the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Can my company set-up be free?
Yes, for our fees: if you pay for one year of accounting, we set up your SARL or SARL-S at no charge. Only external costs remain payable.
Self-employed or company: which should I choose?
It depends on your activity, your income and whether you need to protect your personal assets. We compare both with you during the first call.
How long does it take?
It mainly depends on the business permit and the documents to gather. We give you a precise timeline as soon as your file is complete.
And after set-up?
We keep your accounts from €250 excl. VAT per month and file your annual accounts on time.
Start your business with AS Comptabilité
An advisor calls you back the next working day. The call is free and without obligation.
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