Starting up & Development

All professional economic activities are subject to the prior granting of a business permit.The applicant must fulfil the following conditions: professional integrity; professional qualification in line with the planned activity: for the traders or the trading profession; liberal professions......

The simplified limited liability company (Société à responsabilité limitée simplifiée – SARL-S) is a form of commercial company that is subject to rules that are somewhat different to those that apply to a conventional private limited liability company (Société à responsabilité limitée – SARL). One of the...

The public limited company (société anonyme – SA), together with the private limited liability company (société à responsabilité limitée – SARL), is one of the most common types of company in Luxembourg. This form of company offers many advantages, in terms of limited liability (limited to...

The establishment of a foundation must be sanctioned by Grand-Ducal decree. A foundation is an organisation that serves the general interest by supporting philanthropic, social, religious, scientific, artistic, educational, or sport- or tourism-related causes. A foundation does not......

A foundation may amend its articles of association after being created. If the founder has not specified the conditions in which the articles of association may be amended, the foundation must first file an application for approval to amend its......

A non-profit association (ASBL) recognised as a public interest organisation can amend its articles of association after its founding. Before doing so, it must file an application for approval to amend its articles of association with the Minister of......