Accountant for freelancers and the self-employed in Luxembourg

Trader, craftsperson or consultant: you grow your business, we handle your accounting, VAT and returns.

What we handle for you

  • Your bookkeeping.
  • Your VAT returns, or monitoring of the VAT exemption scheme if you qualify.
  • Your annual accounts and their filing with the RCS.
  • Your income tax return.
  • Help getting started: business permit and CCSS registration.

What you need to know in Luxembourg

VAT exemption up to €50,000

Since 1 January 2025, the exemption threshold is €50,000 of turnover in Luxembourg. A 10% tolerance applies for the current year.

Source: AED: FAQ on the exemption scheme

How often you file VAT returns

Below €112,000: one return per year. From €112,000 to €620,000: every quarter, plus an annual return. Above that: every month, plus an annual return.

Source: Guichet.lu: VAT return

Your social security

You register with the CCSS (Joint Social Security Centre). You pay both the employee and the employer contributions, based on your professional income before tax.

Source: Guichet.lu: Registration of self-employed persons

Your annual accounts

Sole trader: approval within 6 months after year-end, filing with the RCS no later than 7 months after.

Source: Guichet.lu: Filing annual accounts with the RCS

Our prices

Accounting, VAT and annual accountsFrom €250 excl. VAT per month
Setting up your self-employed business€200 excl. VAT
Business permit application€250 excl. VAT
Payslip€25 excl. VAT per payslip

The monthly price depends on your turnover and number of invoices. 10% discount if you pay one year in advance. Prices exclude VAT (17%). The firm quote follows a short conversation.

How it works

  1. You contact us

    Request a callback, get your online quote or call us.

  2. We call you back

    An advisor calls you back the next working day, at the time slot you chose.

  3. You receive a proposal

    After a short conversation, we send you a written quote.

  4. We take over

    You send us your documents before the 10th of the following month. We do the rest.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to charge VAT?

Not necessarily. Below €50,000 of turnover in Luxembourg, you may qualify for the exemption scheme: you do not charge VAT and you do not deduct it. Above that, the standard scheme applies.

How much does an accountant cost for a freelancer?

With us, from €250 excl. VAT per month. The price depends on your turnover and number of invoices. Get an estimate with our online quote.

How are my social contributions calculated?

The CCSS calculates them on your professional income before tax. You pay both the employee and the employer contributions.

Do I have to file annual accounts?

Yes if you are a sole trader: approval within 6 months after year-end, filing with the RCS no later than 7 months after.

Entrust your freelance accounting to AS Comptabilité

An advisor calls you back the next working day. The call is free and without obligation.

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