Special Permits and Licenses for Trading Companies in LuxembourgA presentation brought to you by our lawyers in Luxembourg

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Special Permits in Luxembourg

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Business permits are required in Luxembourg for any individual or company that engages in certain activities.

They are necessary to conduct a business or perform an artisanal activity as well as for the exercise of certain professions.

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The Business Permit in Luxembourg

The business permit is a mandatory type of permit needed to conduct business in the country. It is granted to the company performing commercial activities in Luxembourg.

Companies, as well as self-employed individuals, will need to obtain the permits and licenses relevant for their commercial or craft activity.

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Business Permit Application in Luxembourg

Individuals who need to obtain a business permit in Luxembourg must submit an application to the Chamber of Commerce.

Additional documents, such as those attesting the professional qualifications for the activity or copies of the applicant's identity card, are needed.

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Special Cases for Obtaining Business Permits in Luxembourg

Individuals who commercialize their own products do not need a business permit unless they participate in markets or fairs. Those who offer intellectual services are also free to perform these activities without a business permit unless they are traders who issue bills for their services.

Our lawyers in Luxembourg can help you in these special cases.

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Permits for Commercial Activities

Entrepreneurs in Luxembourg need to obtain special permits if they are:

traders, travel agents, real estate professionals, hotel managers or have other functions in the

restaurant and catering sector, continuous vocational trainers.

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Permits for Liberal Professions >>

A number of liberal professions in Luxembourg require a business permit. This is applicable to self-employed individuals and to companies who hire employees that activate as:

architects, accountants, economic advisors, independent consultants, independent engineers.

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>> Permits for Liberal Professions in Luxembourg

Liberal professions that can be subject to other permits in Luxembourg are:

doctors, dentists, veterinarians, auditors.

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Additional authorization in Luxembourg

Investors operating in fields that are subject to stricter control and regulation will need to obtain additional registration permits and/or authorizations. Examples of such business fields include:

education services, care services, private research, technical study.

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Assistance for Obtaining Business Permits in Luxembourg

Regardless of the type of commercial or intellectual activity you perform, our specialist can help you obtain the needed permits and licenses.

Business permits have a limited validity time and our lawyers in Luxembourg can also help you renew them.

Thank you for your attention!

For more information please contact us at:

 (+44)203-287 0408 (for international clients)office@bridgewest.eu

http://www.lawyers-luxembourg.com/

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