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You are a freelancer or consultant
Create your structure in Luxembourg.

IT consulting, financial expertise, engineering, B2B services — Luxembourg offers a stable, competitive and internationally recognized framework for freelancers. Fidustra guides you towards the right structure and takes care of the procedures.

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What structure for your activity

There is no single right answer. The choice depends on your starting budget, your personal situation and the level of credibility you want to display to your customers. Here are the three most common options for freelancers.

Maximum simplicity.

Sole proprietorship

Practice in your own name, without founding a company.

  • + Zero capital, immediate start
  • + Reduced formalities
  • - Unlimited liability on personal assets.
  • - Less B2B credibility
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SARL-S

Simplified limited liability company.

  • + Capital from 1 €
  • + Limited liability
  • + Ideal for starting alone
  • ~ Mandatory associated manager
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Established activity

SARL

Reference structure for a consulting activity.

  • + Limited liability
  • + Strong customer credibility & banks
  • + External manager possible
  • ~ Minimum capital €12,000
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Average time

2–4 weeks

Complete file

Authorization

Required

Most activities

Procedures

100% online

Via Fidustra portal

Next step: what to prepare
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What to prepare

Regardless of the structure chosen, this information is necessary to compile the file and obtain establishment authorization.

Next step: what Fidustra manages
  • Valid ID
  • Proof of personal address
  • Precise description of the activity and sector
  • Professional qualifications if required
  • Head office address or need for domiciliation
  • Desired company name
  • Beneficial owners (UBO)
  • Planned capital (according to chosen structure)
  • Target customers and main market
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What Fidustra coordinates

From the choice of structure to the first invoice, Fidustra takes care of all administrative, legal and accounting procedures.

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Your file monitored by an expert.

  • Analysis of your activity and structure recommendation
  • Checking authorization conditions
  • Application for establishment authorization
  • Constitution of the company (statutes, notary)
  • Deposit of capital in bank
  • Registration of beneficial owners
  • Publication in the Trade Register
  • Setting up accounting
  • Tracking from the Fidustra portal

Luxembourg, why it is the right choice for a freelancer

Political and legal stability, a network of tax conventions covering more than 80 countries, access to the European market and a benchmark financial ecosystem – Luxembourg attracts thousands of freelancers and international consultants every year.

80+

Double taxation agreements

EU

European market access from Luxembourg

AAA

Sovereign rating — maximum stability

100%

Online procedures with Fidustra

Frequently asked questions — Freelance & consultant in Luxembourg

Answers to the questions most asked by independents who wish to create their structure.

The SARL-S (capital from 1 €) is ideal for starting alone with a limited budget. The SARL (capital €12,000) offers more credibility and flexibility of governance for an established activity. Fidustra analyzes your situation and recommends the optimal structure from the first step of the portal.

Yes, in the majority of cases. The establishment authorization is issued by the General Directorate of Middle Classes. It is mandatory for commercial, consulting and service activities. Fidustra checks the conditions with you and prepares the file.

Yes. A non-resident can create a company in Luxembourg and carry out a consultancy or service activity, subject to compliance with the conditions of establishment authorization and economic substance. Fidustra regularly supports non-resident freelancers in their efforts.

Yes. It is possible to start as a sole proprietorship and then form an SARL or SARL-S when the activity develops or the need to protect personal assets arises. Fidustra supports this transition and can advise you on the optimal time.

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Your consulting activity deserves the right structure

Create your Fidustra account and start the guided journey — from structure to RCS registration.

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