Fiduciary Services in Luxembourg

We invite you to read about the fiduciary services you can obtain in Luxembourg. Our Luxembourg law firm offers various fiduciary services, so if you need us, do not hesitate to ask for support.

Quick Facts
Availability of fiduciary services in Luxembourg (YES/NO)	Yes, fiduciary services are used frequently in Luxembourg.
Definition of fiduciaries	Fiduciaries are representatives in charge of acting on behalf of clients and in their best interest.
Who can provide fiduciary services in Luxembourg?	– natural persons, – organizations or specialized companies, – law firms
Availability of fiduciary services for natural persons (YES/NO)	Yes
Types of services available for natural persons	People can rely on fiduciaries to represent them in civil law matters, such as inheritance, sale, and acquisition of various assets.
Availability of fiduciary services for companies (YES/NO)	Yes, companies can also use the services of fiduciaries in Luxembourg.
Types of services available for corporate clients	Corporate clients usually rely on fiduciaries for trustee services and legal representation in various matters.
Can foreign natural persons and companies hire fiduciaries in Luxembourg? (YES/NO)	Yes, both categories of clients can do it.
Are domiciliation services part of the fiduciary solutions available in Luxembourg? (YESNO)	Yes
Are nominee services considered fiduciary services in Luxembourg? (YES/NO)	Yes, this is a service often employed by foreign clients.
Types of nominee solutions available in the Grand Duchy	– nominee director, – nominee shareholder
How can a fiduciary be hired in Luxembourg?	The fiduciary agreement is the basis of rendering such services.
Particularities of Luxembourg fiduciary services	In Luxembourg, fiduciary services are often used in the financial and investment funds sectors.
Authority in charge of the supervision of fiduciaries (if available)	Luxembourg has created the Register of Trusts and Fiduciary Contracts, with which such agreements must be submitted.
Fiduciary services provided by our lawyers in Luxembourg	Our lawyers can offer legal fiduciary services related to representation in civil law cases, trust creation, real estate acquisition, etc.

What clients do you provide fiduciary services to in Luxembourg?

Our Luxembourg lawyers are at the service of local and foreign clients, natural persons and companies.

What fiduciary services do you offer in Luxembourg?

The following:

trustee services which are quite popular in Luxembourg – one of the most appealing estate planning locations in Europe;
legal fiduciary services which are provided by our lawyers in Luxembourg for various operations;
financial fiduciary services which consist of representation in financial matters before the authorities;
domiciliation agent which implies acting on behalf of a company or person in need of such services;
nominee services which also consist of acting in representing clients’ interests.

What fiduciary services related to starting a business in Luxembourg do you offer?

The following:

advice in choosing the appropriate business structure;
document drafting;
representation during the incorporation of the company with the Luxembourg Trade Register.

Our law firm can represent local and foreign investors in relation to the Trade Register, tax authorities, and other institutions when it comes to company registration. We can also act as domiciliation agents, thus easing and completing the setup procedure in a short period of time.

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Do you offer tax-related fiduciary services in Luxembourg?

Yes, if you need support in taxation matters in Luxembourg, our fiduciary services can be used for registration with the Tax Department, for the supervision of contracts from a financial point of view, and maintenance of relationships with suppliers/vendors.

Do you offer compliance fiduciary services in Luxembourg?

Yes. This is a service provided to clients who want to ensure their companies are managed in accordance with their directions and provisions of the law.

Among these fiduciary services is also the appointment of nominee directors and/or shareholders.

What fiduciary services do you offer to natural persons in Luxembourg?

If you are a natural person, you can rely on us for:

support in creating a trust in Luxembourg, which includes trustee solutions;
representation with the Luxembourg authorities;
assistance in buying a property in Luxembourg, which includes representing you in front of the public notary;
representation in estate distribution after passing away (specific arrangements must be made in this sense).

NOTE: To be able to represent you, we will need a power of attorney.

How do I hire a fiduciary in Luxembourg?

To appoint a fiduciary in Luxembourg, two parties must enter a fiduciary agreement. This is usually a signed document that provides for representation of the client in matters related to the object of the contract.

Such contracts usually contain:

the details of the parties;
the assets/rights that are the object of the contract;
the rights and obligations of the fiduciary;
instructions related to the administration of the assets or actions the fiduciary can take on behalf of the client;
the start and end date of the agreement.

Depending on the case, other clauses can also be stipulated in a fiduciary agreement.

NOTE: The Grand Duchy has created the Register of Trusts and Fiduciary Contracts, which is kept by the Registration Duties, Estates and VAT Authority.

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Can I customize a fiduciary contract with a Luxembourg service provider? Can I also amend it?

Yes, you can both customize and amend a fiduciary agreement if your needs change, for example.

For how long can I use the services of a fiduciary in Luxembourg?

As long as you want.

NOTE: It is important to renew the fiduciary agreement if it was concluded for a limited period.

If you need fiduciary services for starting a business in Luxembourg, please contact us.