Yes. Luxembourg welcomes foreign investment and allows international companies to open branches. However, a trading permit from the Ministère des Classes Moyennes is required before the branch can begin operating.
To register a Luxembourg branch, the parent company must provide:
All documents should be officially notarised and translated into French, German, or Luxembourgish if required.
Yes. A branch must appoint an official representative in Luxembourg who acts on behalf of the parent company for legal and operational matters.
The branch must maintain a registered office in Luxembourg. Options include:
Yes. Before trading, the parent company must obtain a trading permit from the Ministère des Classes Moyennes. This is a mandatory step for all foreign branches operating in Luxembourg.
Branches must:
Yes. Luxembourg is known for:
These advantages make it a preferred destination for holding companies, finance structures, and international trading businesses.
If all documents are prepared and verified, the process usually takes 3 to 5 weeks, including obtaining the trading permit and completing all legal registrations.
Absolutely. We offer an all-inclusive Luxembourg branch setup package that covers:
We ensure your expansion is smooth, compliant, and efficient.
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