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The SA suits projects that welcome investors or expect frequent share transfers: shares are freely transferable and governance is structured. It is formed before a notary with €30,000 of share capital.
Published on 10 October 2026 · Updated on 10 October 2026
SA · our fees
Essential formation
We form the company. You handle the bank, the signing and the address.
€3,999 excl. VAT
End-to-end formation
We handle everything, from choosing the form to a company ready to invoice.
€5,999 excl. VAT
Third-party fees at cost. 17% VAT.
Get started See exactly what is includedDefinition
The SA (société anonyme, or public limited company) is a Luxembourg company limited by shares whose minimum capital of €30,000 is divided into freely transferable shares; it is run by a board of directors or a sole director and audited by an auditor.
In short
A Luxembourg SA requires subscribed capital of €30,000, at least 25% paid up at incorporation, a notarial deed, a board of three directors or a sole director if there is only one shareholder, and an audit of the accounts by an auditor (commissaire) or an approved statutory auditor.
We form the company. You handle the bank, the signing and the address.
€3,999 excl. VAT
17% VAT. Third-party fees at cost.
Get startedFor a simple project when you already have an address and a bank.
No travel needed
We handle everything, from choosing the form to a company ready to invoice.
€5,999 excl. VAT
17% VAT. Third-party fees at cost.
Get startedTo start fast without travelling: notary, bank, permit, VAT and social security included.
Included part of the price · Optional added to the quote if needed · Introduction introduction, cost billed by the provider · Handled by you step you take, with our checklist
| What is done | Essential formation | End-to-end formation | Third-party fees (at cost) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal form advice and detailed quote | Included | Included | None |
| Articles of associationDrafted by a partner lawyer. | Included | Included | None |
| Registration of the deed | Included | Included | Registration duty paid to the AED |
| RCS registration and RESA publication | Included | Included | LBR filing fees |
| Beneficial owner declaration (RBE) | Included | Included | LBR fee: EUR 15 excl. VAT (RBE tariff) |
| Online tracking space | Included | Included | None |
| Assistance guaranteeFile rejected: reply to the authority’s letter at no charge. | Included | Included | None |
| Notary: appointment, deed and signingDeed of incorporation required for a SARL or SA. For any form, a notary visit for the non-bankruptcy declaration if the manager has lived in Luxembourg for less than 10 years. | Handled by you | Included | Notary deed fees |
| Notarised non-bankruptcy declarationRequired for the business permit if the manager has lived in Luxembourg for less than 10 years or lives abroad. Notary appointment, from EUR 200 excl. VAT. | Optional | Included | Notary, from EUR 200 excl. VAT |
| Business permit (autorisation d’établissement)If your activity requires one. We check this first. | Optional | Included | EUR 50 chancery fee |
| VAT registration | Optional | Included | None |
| CCSS social security registration | Optional | Included | None |
| Business bank account and capital depositIn End-to-end, file prepared and followed by us. The bank makes the decision. | Handled by you | Included | The bank’s account fees |
| Registered office with a law firmIntroduction to a domiciliation law firm, never included in the price. A registered address is not a physical establishment for the permit. | Introduction | Introduction | Domiciliation law firm’s fees |
| Dedicated officeIntroduction to an office, never included in the price. It is the physical establishment most permitted activities require. | Introduction | Introduction | Office rent |
| Resident manager or director (directorship)For non-resident shareholders who want one: introduction to a qualified professional holding a genuine mandate. Never a nominee. | Introduction | Introduction | Director’s fees, on quote |
| First-year accountingWith a licensed accountant (comptable autorisé) independent of Business Registration. | Introduction | Introduction | Accountant’s fees |
Share capital: EUR 30,000, 25% paid up. Capital is not a cost: it stays with the company, in its account.
Shareholding, share classes, bodies, auditor.
businessregistration.luPayment of at least €7,500 and blocking certificate.
BankDrafted by a partner lawyer.
LawyerSignature, appointment of directors and auditor.
NotaryRegistration, publication, beneficial owners.
LBRDepending on the activity.
Ministry, AED, CCSS| SA | SARL | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | €30,000, a quarter paid up | €12,000, paid up in full |
| Transfer of shares | Free in principle | Shareholder approval for third parties |
| Bodies | Board or sole director | One or more managers |
| Audit of accounts | Auditor mandatory | Depends on size and number of shareholders |
| Annual running cost | Higher | Lower |
Next step
We help you structure the shareholding and price everything before we start.
No. The €30,000 capital must be fully subscribed, but only a quarter, i.e. €7,500, must be paid up at incorporation. The balance is called later as needed.
Yes. It can then be run by a sole director.
Yes, an SA appoints an auditor (commissaire), unless it exceeds the thresholds that require an approved statutory auditor instead.
Both are possible. The choice depends on how shares will circulate and on the investors envisaged. For an investment vehicle, seek tax advice before choosing.
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