Public Limited Company (Luxembourg SA)

The public limited company (SA) is the second most popular legal form in Luxembourg and enjoys an excellent reputation. Luxembourg offers an attractive and efficient business environment to foreign investors. As one of the founding members of the European Union, this jurisdiction portrays a positive image for company relations. If properly structured, this type of company can be used tax efficiently to hold and manage investments and conduct trade.

ADVANTAGES

  • High standing international reputation

  • No capital gains tax

  • Onshore status

  • Access to double tax treaties

  • Liberal and efficient business environment

  • Possibility of non-disclosure of beneficial owners

  • Unique low tax and corporate law jurisdiction

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • Company name of your wish (ending >SA)

  • 2 passport copies of directors and shareholders

  • Proof of residence (phone bill, electricity bill) which is not older then 3 months

  • Bank reference letter or bank statement of the last 3 months

  • Nature of business and business plan

  • CV of shareholder(s)

PRICE BOX

Price of incorporation starting from EUR 4’900  

Domiciliation starting from EUR 4’500

SHARE CAPITAL

The minimum share capital is 30’000 EUR.

SHARE HOLDERS

There are no requirements regarding nationality or residency. The shareholders can be a legal or natural person.

DIRECTORS

There must be at least 1 director, with no requirement for local director. Certain industries require a business license, in which case a director who is resident in Luxembourg or the EU is recommended.

REGISTERED OFFICE

All companies must have a registered address in Luxembourg.

FILLING REQUIREMENTS

All companies must file annual financial statements and annual tax returns.

TIMESCALE

Once all the requested documents delivered, the incorporation process usually takes around a week.

SETUP YOUR COMPANY IN EASY 2 STEPS

STEP 1: GET YOUR DOCUMeNTS IN ORDER

  • Provide us with the company name of your choice. We will check the name availability for you for free

  • Order your bank reference letter

  • Prepare your proof of residence, for example your last phone or electricity bill (not older than 3 months)

  • Prepare your passport copy: the passport should be valid for at least another 6 months

  • Prepare your business plan and the nature of business in detail

  • Let us know when you’re ready and send us a scanned copy of the documents for our review or call us for any questions +41 41 740 60 20

STEP 2: SIGN FOR REGISTRATION 

  • Sign F Trust’s mandate agreements

  • We will prepare the application for incorporation, the memorandum and articles and open the account on behalf of the company to transfer the share capital of EUR 30’000

  • Please note, the bank may ask for a personal meeting with the shareholder before activating the account for compliance procedure

  • As soon as the share capital is credited to the account, we will proceed with the company incorporation: this includes a Notary meeting and registration of the company on the Luxembourg trade register

  • The company is from now on ready to use

  • E-banking and debit cards, as well as wealth management and other services are ready to use