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Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce represents businesses within its remit and offers information, training and support services. It is a professional point of contact, distinct from a tax authority.

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Understand the scope

Its role for your business

Support for a project does not replace authorisations and registrations with the competent bodies. Membership and useful services must be considered according to the activity carried out.

In your file

When to contact them and what to prepare

Prepare your activity description, your questions and the project's stage of progress in order to obtain targeted guidance. Needs may concern setting up, business development, international expansion or skills. For a regulatory procedure, always verify which body receives the application and makes the decision.

A scenario to help you understand

Educational example

A business founder seeks to organise their procedures and clarify their business model before submitting official applications.

Fictitious situation, presented to illustrate the concept.

Prepare for what comes next

Points to check

  • Préciser l’activité et le besoin
  • Identifier le service d’accompagnement
  • Distinguer conseil et décision administrative

Connecting concepts

Terms to know as well

Continue with the concepts, contacts and procedures related to this topic.

House of EntrepreneurshipThe House of Entrepreneurship is a support point for entrepreneurs in Luxembourg. It helps clarify a project and provides guidance through business creation and development procedures.Business planThe business plan presents the project, its market, its organisation and its financial forecasts.Business permitThe business permit allows the pursuit of activities subject to it, where the conditions relating to the business and its manager are met.Legal formThe legal form defines the legal framework for the activity: organisation, liability and relations between participants.Sole proprietorshipA sole proprietorship allows a person to carry out an activity in their own name, without forming a separate company.SARLAn SARL is a private limited liability company whose organisation and shareholders’ rights are governed by law and the articles of association.

Put it into practice

Explore further with our guides

Practical guideSetting up a business in Luxembourg: choosing the legal form and preparing the launch

Sources and verification

References consulted on 20 September 2026. Official procedures specify the applicable conditions and exceptions.

This guide explains a general process. The applicable rules depend on your situation; it does not constitute personalised advice. Report a correction.

A definition gives you a reference point. To examine your situation, clarify your question with a professional.