Annual accounts and RCS filing: what Luxembourg law requires
Every Luxembourg company files annual accounts with the RCS through the eCDF platform within seven months of year-end. Deadlines, LuxGAAP format and penalties explained.
Insights & analysis
Insights: understanding Luxembourg fiduciary, tax and structures
Clear, factual analysis on accounting, tax, company formation, holdings and funds in Luxembourg, by a licensed accounting firm (auth. 10077274). Each analysis links to our detailed expertise hub.
Analysis
eCDF: filing structured-format accounts in Luxembourg
The eCDF format is mandatory for filing annual accounts and tax returns. How it works, the standard chart of accounts (PCN) and key pitfalls.
SARL or SARL-S: which form to start with in Luxembourg?
The SARL-S lets you start with €1 of capital, without a notarial deed, reserved for individuals. The classic SARL offers more flexibility. A side-by-side comparison.
SOPARFI vs SPF: comparing the two holding vehicles
The SOPARFI is a commercial company usable internationally with participation exemption; the SPF is reserved for passive private-wealth management. The key differences.
ATAD substance: five checkpoints for a Luxembourg structure
Without real economic substance (directors, decisions, local accounts), a Luxembourg holding risks losing tax benefits. ATAD requirements in practice.
Voluntary liquidation of a company: the steps in Luxembourg
Dissolution, appointment of the liquidator, liquidation auditor's report, then closure: the sequence of a voluntary liquidation and its timeline.
RAIF, SIF or SICAR: which fund vehicle in Luxembourg?
The RAIF is not approved directly by the CSSF but through an AIFM; the SIF and SICAR are supervised. A regulatory, tax and operational comparison.
How much does an accountant cost in Luxembourg? Pricing benchmarks
Self-employed, company, SME or group: accounting fee ranges in Luxembourg by turnover and transaction volume, with a simulator.
Switching accountant in Luxembourg: how to transfer your file
Recovering trial balances, ledgers, eCDF access and filing continuity: how to switch firm without disruption, even mid-year.
Our expertise hubs
Company setup & lifecycle
Set up, establish and run your Luxembourg company, without bouncing between providers.
Accounting, accounts & closing
LuxGAAP bookkeeping, annual accounts and RCS filing, by a licensed accounting firm.
Tax, VAT & payroll
Tax returns, VAT, payroll and tax incentives, on time, at the right rate.
Holdings, SOPARFI & wealth
Structuring participation holding and private wealth: SOPARFI, SPF, holding, family office.
Financial direction (CFO)
An outsourced CFO: reporting, management control, treasury, forecasting.
Investment funds
Structuring and administering a fund: RAIF, SIF, SICAR, SCSp, NAV, fund accounting, AIFM.
Governance & directorship
Directors, substance and corporate secretarial for solid Luxembourg governance.
Regulatory compliance
AML/KYC, DAC6, CRS/FATCA, ESG/CSRD, MiCA: staying compliant in a demanding framework.
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