Recognition of a non-profit association's status as a public interest organisation

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Demande de reconnaissance du statut d'utilité publique d'une ASBL

Non-profit associations which fulfil certain conditions may apply to have their status as a public interest organisation formally recognised.

The application for recognition of public interest status must be submitted to the Minister of Justice. Recognition, if granted, is confirmed by way of a Grand-Ducal decree.

Who is concerned

All non-profit associations operating in the public interest in general may apply.

Prerequisites

An association may apply for recognition of public interest status if it engages in philanthropic, social, religious, scientific, cultural, artistic, educational, sporting or tourist activities in the general interest.

How to proceed

Filing an application

The application for recognition of public interest status:

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In taking their decision, the Minister of Justice will be guided by the opinion of the Minister of Finance.

If the association fulfils the conditions, its public interest status will be recognised by way of a Grand-Ducal decree.

Supporting documents

The application for recognition of public interest status must include the following documents:

  • an official letter requesting that the non-profit association's public interest status be recognised;
  • a consolidated version of the articles of association;
  • the current composition of the non-profit association's board of directors;
  • a recent list of the non-profit association's members;
  • copies of the non-profit association's annual financial statements for each year since its establishment;
  • a report with a detailed description of:
    • all projects that have been undertaken by the association in the past 3 financial years in pursuit of its goals as defined in the articles of association.

The association must also submit proof that:

  • its articles of association;
  • the composition of its board of directors; and
  • its annual financial statements;

have been duly filed with the Trade and Companies Register (Registre de commerce et des sociétés - RCS).

Online services and forms

Online services

Demande de reconnaissance du statut d'utilité publique d'une ASBL

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Who to contact

Ministry of Justice

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Ministry of Finance

Luxembourg Business Registers

  • Luxembourg Business Registers (LBR)

    Address:
    Luxembourg

  • Luxembourg Business Registers (LBR) Luxembourg Office

    Address:
    31, Avenue de la Gare L-1611 Luxembourg
    L-2961 Luxembourg
    Phone:
    (+352) 26 42 81
    Fax:
    (+352) 26 42 85 55
    Email address:
    helpdesk@lbr.lu
    Website:
    https://www.lbr.lu
    Open Ferme à 12h00
    Thursday:
    9h00 à 12h00, 13h30 à 16h00
    Friday:
    9h00 à 12h00, 13h30 à 16h00
    Saturday:
    Closed
    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9h00 à 12h00, 13h30 à 16h00
    Tuesday:
    9h00 à 12h00, 13h30 à 16h00
    Wednesday:
    9h00 à 12h00, 13h30 à 16h00
    Monday-Friday from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 13.30 to 16.00 /Registration helpdesk only by appointment.

  • Luxembourg Business Registers (LBR) Diekirch Office

    Address:
    Bei der Aaler Kirch - Place Joseph Bech L-9211 Diekirch
    B.P. 20 / L-9201
    Phone:
    (+352) 26 42 81
    Fax:
    (+352) 26 42 85 55
    Email address:
    helpdesk@lbr.lu
    Website:
    https://lbr.lu
    Only on Monday by appointment.

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Related procedures and links

Procedures

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Legal references

Loi modifiée du 21 avril 1928

sur les associations sans but lucratif et les établissements d'utilité publique

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