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Create a sole proprietorship in Luxembourg

The sole proprietorship is the simplest structure for carrying out an activity in your own name. No capital to raise, no partners: Fidustra supports registration and business authorization.

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Who is the sole proprietorship for

The sole proprietorship is suitable for small projects where you want to start quickly with few formalities. It does not offer protection of personal assets and does not have a separate legal personality.

Suitable if you…

  • Start on your own with a simple activity
  • Have a very limited launch budget
  • Carry out a craft or commercial activity
  • Want formalities kept to a minimum
  • Do not have high financial risk

Less suitable if…

  • You want to protect your personal assets
  • You have partners or co-founders
  • Your business presents a high financial risk

Consider it SARL or the SARL-S.

Capital

None

No contribution

People

1

In own name

Resp.

Unlimited

Personal heritage.

Next step: what to prepare
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What to prepare

The precise description of the activity is essential for obtaining the establishment authorization and choosing the appropriate NACE code.

Next step: what Fidustra manages
  • Valid ID
  • Proof of personal address
  • Business or headquarters address
  • Detailed description of the activity
  • Desired business name
  • Professional qualifications if required
  • Criminal record extract (if requested)
  • Proof of residence in Luxembourg if applicable
  • Professional contact details
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What Fidustra coordinates

Fidustra checks the conditions, manages the establishment authorization and ensures registration with the RCS so that you can get started according to the rules.

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Your file monitored by an expert.

  • Analysis of activity and requirements
  • Verification of professional qualifications
  • Application for establishment authorization
  • Registration in the Trade Register (RCS)
  • Choosing the appropriate VAT regime
  • Affiliation to social funds
  • Implementation of mandatory accounting
  • Advice on possible transition to a company
  • Tracking from the Fidustra portal

Frequently asked questions — Sole proprietorship in Luxembourg

Answers to the most common questions about sole proprietorship with Fidustra.

Yes. In a sole proprietorship, there is no separation between professional assets and personal assets. Professional debts can involve the personal assets of the entrepreneur.

Yes. Any person who carries out a commercial or artisanal activity in Luxembourg must be registered in the Trade and Companies Register (RCS). Fidustra manages this process.

In most cases, yes. The establishment authorization is issued by the Directorate General for Middle Classes and is mandatory for commercial, artisanal and service activities in Luxembourg.

Yes. It is possible to transform an individual business into a company (SARL, for example) when the activity develops. Fidustra supports this transition and can advise you on the right time to evolve.

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Fidustra also has already incorporated companies ready for resale. This solution can speed up your launch when you want to avoid some formation delays.

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