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STATEC — statistics and economic studies

STATEC produces statistics and economic studies on Luxembourg. Companies use its data to understand their environment and may be concerned by its surveys or statistical declarations.

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Understand the scope

Its role for your business

A national statistic does not automatically represent the market accessible to a company. The period, scope and method must be read before incorporating data into a forecast.

In your file

When to contact them and what to prepare

To respond to a statistical request, identify the period and the data expected, then reconcile them with your internal systems. For a market study, retain the source and consultation date. Intrastat is an example of a procedure to distinguish from tax obligations, even where the data comes from the accounts.

A scenario to help you understand

Educational example

An entrepreneur uses sector data to frame their market, then completes the analysis with their target customers and commercial assumptions.

Fictitious situation, presented to illustrate the concept.

Prepare for what comes next

Points to check

  • Lire le périmètre de la donnée
  • Conserver la source et la période
  • Vérifier les déclarations demandées

Connecting concepts

Terms to know as well

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

IntrastatA system for the statistical collection of trade in goods between Member States of the European Union.Business planThe business plan presents the project, its market, its organisation and its financial forecasts.Wage indexationIndexation adjusts remuneration according to the legal mechanism of the sliding scale and the corresponding effective dates.Financial forecastThe financial forecast translates the project's assumptions into expected results, cash flows and financing needs.Working capital requirement (WCR)The working capital requirement (WCR) measures the financing absorbed by the operating cycle, notably inventory and receivables, less operating liabilities.Break-even pointThe break-even point is the level of activity at which revenue covers the costs included in the calculation model.

Put it into practice

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Practical guideBusiness plan in Luxembourg: building verifiable assumptions

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.