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House of Entrepreneurship

The 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.

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Understand the scope

Its role for your business

It should not be confused with the authority that issues an authorisation or decides on aid. Its guidance role facilitates preparation without guaranteeing acceptance of an application.

In your file

When to contact them and what to prepare

An initial discussion is more useful if you have described your activity, customers, resources and decisions that are still pending. Also prepare questions concerning the legal form, financing and authorisations. The aim is to leave with identified next steps and the right contacts.

A scenario to help you understand

Educational example

A person is considering setting up a professional service and brings an initial description of the project to organise the steps still to be completed.

Fictitious situation, presented to illustrate the concept.

Prepare for what comes next

Points to check

  • Présenter l’activité envisagée
  • Lister les décisions non prises
  • Identifier les prochaines démarches

Connecting concepts

Terms to know as well

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

Business creation supportBusiness creation support helps project holders organise their choices, documents and procedures before starting up.Business planThe business plan presents the project, its market, its organisation and its financial forecasts.Luxembourg Chamber of CommerceThe 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.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.

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.