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Company formation in Luxembourg, step by step
From the structuring call to the bank account: the eight steps to incorporate a Luxembourg SCS or SCSp, coordinated from one point of contact.
What you receive at the end of the formation
Signed partnership agreement
The limited partnership agreement signed by all partners, adapted to your project.
Learn more →RCS registration
Registration with the Luxembourg Trade and Companies Register and an RCS number.
RESA publication
Publication of the extract in the official gazette of companies and associations.
RBE declaration
Beneficial owners declared to the Luxembourg register.
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Typical timeline
- Day 1: structuring call and list of documents
- Days 2 to 5: KYC, drafting of the agreement and choice of the General Partner
- Days 5 to 10: signature and RCS registration
- After registration: bank account opening, which depends on the bank's own onboarding
Timing depends on how quickly documents are provided and on the General Partner route chosen. A Luxembourg SARL or SA as General Partner needs a notarial deed, which adds time.
The eight steps
Structuring and KYC
Objectives, investors, General Partner profile and jurisdictions involved. Collection of the identification documents required for onboarding.
Choice of vehicle and name
SCS or SCSp, partnership name, corporate purpose, duration, financial year, General Partner and Limited Partners.
Registered office and General Partner
Domiciliation agreement and, where the General Partner is a Luxembourg company, its formation before a notary.
Limited partnership agreement
Drafting with our legal partners: capital, commitments, management, distributions, transfers, exit and dissolution.
Signature and RCS registration
Signature of the agreement, filing of an extract with the RCS and publication in the RESA.
Beneficial owners register
Declaration of the beneficial owners of the partnership to the RBE.
Bank account
Introduction to banking partners and support with the account opening file.
Accounting and tax set-up
Appointment of the accountant, tax registrations and calendar of annual filings.
Timing depends mainly on KYC and bank onboarding. A straightforward structure can be formed within a few days of receiving a complete file; opening the bank account and negotiating the agreement are usually the longest steps.
What we need from you
- Identification and proof of address of the partners and beneficial owners
- Description of the project, investment strategy and source of funds
- Names of the General Partner and Limited Partners, and intended commitments
- Draft or term sheet for the partnership agreement, if you have one
Documents we coordinate
- Limited partnership agreement (LPA) and side letters
- Subscription and commitment agreements
- Articles and resolutions of the General Partner company
- Domiciliation agreement and KYC pack
- RCS registration and RBE filing
- Management, advisory and service agreements
- Accounting engagement letter and tax registrations
Why clients choose us
One point of contact
You deal with one person from the first call to the first accounts, instead of coordinating five advisers.
Fixed fees, agreed in advance
You know the cost before you start. No hourly surprises.
Licensed professionals
Regulated steps are carried out by the licensed professionals in our network.
English and French
We work with international investors and sponsors in both languages.
Clear pricing, from the first call
Indicative prices, then a fixed quote agreed in writing before you start.
SCSp with a UK General Partner
- SCSp agreement, registration and publication
- UK Ltd creation (or your existing UK company)
- 12 months of domiciliation and bank account assistance
Annual services
- Registered office in Luxembourg
- Accounting, annual accounts and tax filings
- General meeting, RCS, RESA and RBE compliance
- Registers and General Partner administration
Final fees depend on the structure, the General Partner route and the number of investors, and are fixed in a written quote. Larger funds are quoted on request. CSSF registration of the GP where required, audit and third-party costs are not included. Full fee details →
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