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Company formation fees in Luxembourg in 2026

Updated 6 September 2026By Mickaël LOC, licensed accountant10077274

Company formation in Luxembourg costs EUR 2,000 excl. VAT, fixed fee, for a turnkey SARL-S: private-deed articles, business licence, VAT registration and CCSS affiliation included, no notary. A standard SARL starts at EUR 1,500 excl. VAT in fees, notary costs on top. Prices known before the first call.

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How much does it cost to set up a SARL-S in Luxembourg?

Setting up a SARL-S in Luxembourg costs EUR 2,000 excl. VAT at Financial Services Luxembourg, a fixed fee for the scope described below. It covers the four legal obligations of a start and absorbs, at no extra charge, the situations that trigger surcharges elsewhere.

SARL-S 2026 package breakdown
Package item	Price	Status
SARL-S incorporation, private-deed articles	EUR 599	Mandatory
Business licence, all situations (qualification, foreign diploma, non-resident, multiple purposes)	EUR 1,250	Mandatory
VAT registration	EUR 150	Mandatory
CCSS affiliation	EUR 50	If employees or affiliated director
Flat-rate incorporation discount	−EUR 49	Firm discount, included with the package
SARL-S package total	EUR 2,000	Single price

Disbursements at cost: EUR 50 chancery fee for the licence, register filing fees. Capital of at least EUR 1 and strictly below EUR 12,000; reserved to natural persons.

Which costs are added depending on your situation?

The costs added to a company formation in Luxembourg are few and announced upfront: KYC due diligence at EUR 200 excl. VAT per beneficial owner, a EUR 250 certificate of non-bankruptcy if you have lived in Luxembourg for under ten years, a EUR 500 sworn translation per diploma not drafted in French, German or English.

Option	Price	When
KYC due diligence, per beneficial owner	EUR 200	Always, AML legal obligation
Certificate of non-bankruptcy	EUR 250	Under ten years of residence in Luxembourg
Sworn translation of a diploma	EUR 500	Documents not in French, German or English
Three-year business plan	EUR 350	Often required by banks
Account opening with an e-money institution (EMI)	EUR 1,000	IBAN within days
Turnkey: formation, EMI account, non-bankruptcy certificate	EUR 3,000	All-in package
Conversion of a SARL-S into a SARL, notary included	from EUR 2,000	When capital passes EUR 12,000 or a legal entity joins

How much does a standard SARL cost?

A standard SARL in Luxembourg costs from EUR 1,500 excl. VAT in fees plus notary costs: incorporation is a notarial deed, with minimum capital of EUR 12,000 fully subscribed; eligible cash contributions may be paid up within twelve months under the articles following the Law of 18 May 2026. All-in, notary included, the real cost sits between EUR 2,700 and 3,000, which is why the SARL-S at the EUR 2,000 package remains the entry vehicle.

Form	Fees	Notary	Minimum capital	Shareholders
SARL-S	EUR 2,000 package	None	EUR 1	Natural persons only
SARL	from EUR 1,500	Mandatory, about EUR 1,000 to 1,500	EUR 12,000	Natural or legal persons
SA	On quote	Mandatory	EUR 30,000	Statutory auditor required

Mickaël LOC's take

The single fee is a deliberate choice: validating a qualification, getting a foreign diploma recognised or documenting a non-resident director's good standing is our job, not your surcharge. A firm that bills those situations separately is selling you its own uncertainty. We would rather carry it.

What is the timeline of a company formation?

A company formation in Luxembourg takes two to six weeks, the timing being set by the business licence (processed by the Ministry of the Economy) rather than by the incorporation itself, which is done within 48 hours once the KYC file is complete.

Step	Indicative timing	Who
Complete KYC file, quote and engagement letter signed	Day 0	You, with our checklist
Drafting and signing of articles, RCS filing	Day 2 to 5	Firm
Business licence application	Day 5	Firm, via MyGuichet
Ministerial review	2 to 4 weeks	Ministry of the Economy
VAT registration, CCSS affiliation, account opening	In parallel	Firm

Parameters verified on September 17, 2026

Minimum share capital, SARL : EUR 12,000 (legal requirement, Art. 710-5 de la loi modifiée du 10 août 1915 (LSC), verified on September 17, 2026 ; previous value EUR 12,394.68 until August 22, 2016)
Minimum share capital, SA (at least one quarter paid up) : EUR 30,000 (legal requirement, Art. 420-1 LSC, verified on September 17, 2026 ; previous value EUR 31,000 until August 22, 2016)

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Frequently asked questions

Is the EUR 2,000 price really fixed?

Yes, for the scope described in the breakdown. EUR 2,000 excl. VAT is identical for every client, across the licence situations listed (qualification, foreign diploma, non-resident, multiple purposes). Only official disbursements (EUR 50 chancery, register fees) and the listed options, all announced upfront, are added.

Is a notary required to set up a SARL-S?

No. The SARL-S is incorporated by private deed, without a notary, which explains part of the cost gap with the standard SARL. The notary becomes mandatory again upon conversion into a SARL.

How much does the business licence alone cost?

The business licence alone costs EUR 650 to 1,250 excl. VAT depending on the activity: EUR 650 for a delivery rider, EUR 750 for a free-access activity, EUR 1,250 for a qualified trade, HORECA or a real-estate agent. Within the formation package it is included at EUR 1,250 for all situations.

Can a non-resident set up a company in Luxembourg?

Yes, provided the director holding the licence ensures effective and permanent management. A non-resident director does not change the package price; a certificate of non-bankruptcy from the country of residence may be required.