Business permit in Luxembourg
Most self-employed activities in Luxembourg need a business permit, the autorisation d'établissement, issued by the Ministry of the Economy. These guides cover the application, the four criteria it is judged on, the qualifications craft and liberal professions need, and the extra rules for HORECA, transport and real estate.
Applying for the permit
The four criteria
Business permit
What Counts as a Fixed Place of Operation for a Business Permit in Luxembourg?
3 min readQualifications
HORECA, transport and real estate
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After the permit, the paperwork
Once the permit arrives, you issue invoices, keep receipts and file VAT and tax returns. BravoLisa starts with a few questions about your permit and registrations, then keeps those records with you — or a registered accountant does.
Smart
Do it yourself
Lisa prepares your VAT return and Forms 152 and 110 from your records. You review and submit.
- Invoices and receipt scanning
- VAT returns
- Forms 152 and 110, pre-filled
- A forecast of the tax you'll owe
Care
Get expert help
A registered accountant keeps your books and prepares, signs and files your declarations.
- Your documents entered for you
- VAT returns filed
- Forms 152 and 110 signed and filed
- Deadlines watched for you














