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What is the company registry in Luxembourg?
Luxembourg Business Registers - Registre de Commerce et des Sociétés – RCS
14, rue Erasme, L-1468 Luxembourg
About Luxembourg
The Luxembourg Companies Registry is located in Luxembourg and was founded in 1909.
Luxembourg officially named the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a landlocked country in Western Europe. The main language of Luxembourg is Luxembourgish which is spoken by 95% of the population with other languages such as French and German spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Euro (EUR). The population of Luxembourg is over 0.68 million.
Luxembourg Economy
The Real GDP in Luxembourg is in the region of $88.533 billion with a GDP per capita of $132,800. Luxembourg economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Luxembourg are iron blocks, gas turbines, plastic products, rubber tires, plastics.
Main Trading Partners of Luxembourg
The leading export and import partners for Luxembourg are:
Exports: Germany 18%, France 15%, Belgium 8%, Netherlands 7%, Italy 6%
Imports: Belgium 26%, Germany 23%, France 10%, Netherlands 5%, USA 4%
Luxembourg Certificate of Incorporation
The Luxembourg Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Luxembourg Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Luxembourg company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Luxembourg register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Luxembourg customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Luxembourg Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Luxembourg the relevant laws are:
Act of 19 December 2002
What information is free to view at Luxembourg Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Luxembourg the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Luxembourg Trade Name
Luxembourg Registered Office
Luxembourg Registration Date
Luxembourg Legal Form
Do you need to register / sign up at the Luxembourg Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Luxembourg register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Luxembourg
There are over 234,000 companies registered in Luxembourg.
Types of Companies in Luxembourg
Businesses in Luxembourg can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
S.A. (Société anonyme): ≈ plc (UK)
S.A R.L. (Société à responsabilité limitée): ≈ Ltd. (UK)
Société à responsabilité limitée simplifiée (SARL-S) = simplified limited liability company
Société en commandite simple (SCS): ≈ limited partnership
Société en Commandite Spéciale (SCSp): unlike an SCS, an SCSp does not have a legal personality separate from those of its partners; it is formed by an agreement among its partners and allows for more flexible structuring, not having to comply with corporate law requirements
Société en commandite par actions (SCA): ≈ corporate limited partnership
Other Luxembourg Company Registry Services
Luxembourg Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Luxembourg Beneficial Owners Register
Can you order a Luxembourg Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Luxembourg agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Luxembourg accepts the Apostille Certificate for Luxembourg Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Luxembourg signed up to the Hague Convention on 3rd June 1979.
What is the language(s) of the Luxembourg Company Registry?
The Luxembourg Company Register is in French, German & English languages.
Luxembourg Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Luxembourg has 35 embassies abroad, as well as 166 consulates and five other representations. Luxembourg Ville, the capital of Luxembourg, hosts 23 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 67 consulates and one other representation located in Luxembourg.
Luxembourg Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Luxembourg. Our local partner is based in Bilsdorf which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Luxembourg including Schifflange and Dudelange. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Luxembourg Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Luxembourg from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Luxembourg Moody's rating: Aaa (first obtained in 1989)
Luxembourg Standard & Poors rating: AAA (first obtained in 1994)
Luxembourg Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Luxembourg Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Luxembourg.
Luxembourg Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Luxembourg. Our specialist Luxembourg skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Luxembourg Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Luxembourg Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Luxembourg. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Luxembourg Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Luxembourg?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Luxembourg?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Luxembourg?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.