The glossary to understand and take action

Luxembourg Chamber of Skilled Trades and Crafts

The Chamber of Skilled Trades and Crafts represents craft businesses and supports them with their professional matters. It notably provides information and services related to business creation, management and skills in the craft sector.

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Understand the scope

Its role for your business

The classification of a craft activity and the conditions for access to the profession must be verified. Support does not remove the need for the required authorisation or compliance with applicable technical and social rules.

In your file

When to contact them and what to prepare

Describe precisely the work or services planned: several related activities may be subject to different conditions. Prepare the qualifications and experience useful for assessing the project. Questions relating to staff, training and business transfer can then be referred to the appropriate services.

A scenario to help you understand

Educational example

A project holder wishes to offer several renovation works. They clarify the relevant trades before preparing their authorisation application.

Fictitious situation, presented to illustrate the concept.

Prepare for what comes next

Points to check

  • Décrire chaque métier exercé
  • Réunir qualifications et expériences
  • Vérifier les démarches correspondantes

Connecting concepts

Terms to know as well

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

Business permitThe business permit allows the pursuit of activities subject to it, where the conditions relating to the business and its manager are met.Professional reputeA condition for access to or exercise of a profession or activity, assessed according to the rules of that profession or activity and separate from technical skills.Employment contractThe employment contract governs an employment relationship, with the respective obligations of the employer and employee within the applicable legal framework.ManagerThe manager performs the management and representation functions assigned to them within the company.DomiciliationCompany domiciliation organises, in situations provided for by law, the establishment of a registered office with an authorised third party and the agreed services.Ministry of the Economy — business proceduresThe Ministry of the Economy is involved in several business procedures, including business permits and various aid schemes. The competent department depends on the exact purpose of the application.

Put it into practice

Explore further with our guides

Practical guideBusiness permit: preparing a coherent application

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.