Residency and visas in Luxembourg

Moving to Luxembourg to run your own company is simpler for citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland, who still complete local formalities after arrival. Nationals of other countries usually need a residence permit before they settle, and the type depends on why they come: as an employee of the company, as a self-employed person, as an investor or under another category. A permit application is often linked to the company itself, so the business plan, the capital, the contract and the salary need to fit together.

Firms offering residency and visa support in Luxembourg

OmniTrust

Accounting firm · Boutique firm

Luxembourg

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +5 more

Languages: English · French

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ZIFFER

Corporate services provider · Boutique firm

Luxembourg

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +3 more

Languages: English · Russian

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What to ask a residency adviser

Ask which permit category the firm would use in your situation and what evidence that route requires. Ask whether it prepares and submits the application, books any appointments and follows up with the authorities, or only reviews your documents. If family members will move with you, ask whether their applications are part of the same work. Find out how long similar cases have taken recently and what happens if more documents are requested. Since the permit and the company affect each other, ask whether the same firm can also handle the company setup and the first payroll.

Firms on Accountanty

Residency and visa support is offered by eight firms on Accountanty in Luxembourg, six corporate service providers and two accounting firms, all small and all focused on foreign clients. Seven work in English, six in French, and four each in German and Russian. Seven are in Luxembourg City, covered on the Luxembourg guide. For employing staff once you arrive, see payroll in Luxembourg.

Frequently asked questions

Do EU citizens need a permit to run a company in Luxembourg?

The path is generally simpler for citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland than for other nationals, but local formalities still apply after arrival. Ask an adviser which steps apply to you and to any family members moving with you.

Can a non-EU founder get residence through a Luxembourg company?

There are permit categories for employees, self-employed people and investors, each with its own conditions. Which one fits depends on your role in the company and your plans, so ask an adviser to assess your case before you apply.

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General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules, rates and fees change: check them with the official sources linked on this page or with a qualified adviser before you act.