How long does it take to set up a company in Luxembourg?
Mickaël LOC
Corporate law expert ·
How long does it take to set up a company in Luxembourg?
The time to set up a company in Luxembourg varies significantly depending on the chosen legal form. A SARL-S can be operational in 3 to 7 days, a SARL in 5 to 10 days, and an SA in 10 to 15 days. These timelines assume that all documents are complete and that the capital is available. Here are the details step by step.
Timeline by legal form
| Form | Timeline | Key factor |
|---|---|---|
| SARL-S | 3 to 7 days | No notary required |
| SARL | 5 to 10 days | Notary appointment required |
| SA | 10 to 15 days | Board + auditor to set up |
| SCA / SCS | 10 to 15 days | Statutory complexity |
| Branch | 7 to 14 days | Legalisation of foreign docs |
Breakdown of steps
- Name check and reservation (1 day)
- Opening of the blocked account and capital deposit (1-3 days depending on the bank)
- Drafting and finalisation of the articles of association (1-3 days)
- Notary appointment and signing of the deed (1 day, subject to availability)
- Publication on RESA and registration with the RCS (1-3 days)
- Business permit application if required (4-8 weeks in parallel)
How to speed up the process
To minimise timelines, prepare all documents in advance (ID, supporting documents, criminal record), contact the bank before the notary for the blocked account opening, and engage a firm with established relationships with notaries and the RCS. Bookkeeper.lu can reduce the effective time to 3 business days for a SARL-S and 5 days for a SARL thanks to its digitalised processes.
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