VAT registration & filing of VAT returns for a foreign company
Tax agent in Luxembourg
Would you like to have a tax agent in Luxembourg? Know everything about tax representation in Luxembourg? Understand the advantages of having a tax agent in Luxembourg? Know how to register for VAT in Luxembourg? You’ve come to the right place! On this page, we explain in a clear way, what a tax agent is, what are its advantages, and how to register for VAT in Luxembourg!
- Do you need support with VAT in Luxembourg?
"Tax Representation" as such is not applicable in Luxembourg. The only possible representation is at customs. For VAT purposes, we only speak of " Tax Agent ".
Do you need a tax agent in Luxembourg?
Do you need help of a tax agent in order to register to VAT in Luxembourg? We have the solution to help you kick off your business in Luxembourg with peace of mind.
- You need a tax agent to help you with VAT administration in Luxembourg
- You want to optimize your trade flows in Luxembourg
- You don't know how to register for VAT in Luxembourg
- Eurofiscalis supports you as a tax agent in Luxembourg in all your dealings with the Luxembourg tax authorities
- We introduce you to all the advantages of using Eurofiscalis as your tax agent in Luxembourg
- Eurofiscalis supports you in submitting your VAT registration documents and managing all other communications with the Luxembourg tax authorities
Who is a tax agent in Luxembourg?
Companies subject to VAT in their origin country, engaging in transactions that are taxable for VAT in Luxembourg, must identify themselves for Luxembourg VAT purposes at the Administration de l’Enregistrement des Domaines et de la TVA (AED).
In Luxembourg, appointing a tax agent to oversee your declaration obligations is not mandatory. However, it is recommended that all non-resident taxpayers use a tax agent to ensure that all VAT returns are filed and to guarantee continuity of all proceeding with the Luxembourg tax authorities.
- Tax agent can be appointed both for European and non-European companies.
- You can either directly communicate with the Luxembourg tax authorities or appoint a tax agent.
- There is a possibility to appoint a tax agent to ensure the filing and follow-up of your VAT obligations in Luxembourg.
The appointment of a tax agent when registering for Luxembourg VAT implies the possibility for the agent to act on your VAT returns (VAT return, Intrastat, EC Sales List, DES) but also to communicate on your behalf with the Luxembourg tax authorities.
The appointment of a tax agent in Luxembourg does not in any way exempt the taxpayer from the responsibility of the accuracy of the declarations submitted to the Luxembourg administration.
When is it necessary to use a tax agent in Luxembourg?
Companies established within or outside the European Union which will have the following operations on the Luxembourg territory will have to appoint a tax agent:
- Classic import of goods in Luxembourg.
- Import of goods from a customs warehouse.
- Storage of goods outside a customs warehouse.
- Classic purchase and resale of goods in Luxembourg
- Intra-Community deliveries of goods from Luxembourg to another member state of the European Union.
- Work on real estate using subcontractors of a foreign company
- Organization of events or conferences for companies or individuals in Luxembourg.
- Do you need support with VAT in Luxembourg?
What are the advantages of using a tax agent in Luxembourg?
You can fully concentrate on your business by using Eurofiscalis as your tax agent. We take care of all, written and spoken communications, as well as all administrative procedures with the Luxembourg tax authorities.
Below are the benefits of this service:
- The fast and efficient obtention of a VAT number LU valid for all transaction on the Luxembourg territory but also for all your cross-border transactions within the EU.
- A contact intermediary in your native language for all your exchanges with the Luxembourg administration.
- Implementation of a mapping of your trade flows by Eurofiscalis in order to optimize your commercial operations in Luxembourg
- Analysis of your tax documents to ensure the VAT compliance of your invoices in Luxembourg
- Submitting and following up on your VAT obligations in Luxembourg (VAT return, VAT payment & recovery, Intrastat, Recapitulative statement, Annual return).
How to register for VAT in Luxembourg?
In order to register for Luxembourg VAT, non-resident foreign companies must first provide proof of activity in Luxembourg, which requires identification. Before the Administration de l’Enregistrement des Domaines et de la TVA (AED) will issue a Luxembourg VAT identification number, the taxable person must provide irrefutable proof that in the near future they will carry out operations for which the VAT number is required. Without proof of activity, a foreign taxable person who does not have a permanent establishment in Luxembourg will not be able to obtain a VAT number.
The proof can be for a example in a form of a contract, an order form, a warehouse rental contract (in the case of a distribution center), an import document, a transport document, an invoice, or a proof of a merger or business acquistition.
The Luxembourg tax authorities also require the following documents:
- An extract from the trade register of the country of origin of the taxable entity
- A certificate of liability in the country of origin
- The Act of Incorporation
- Copy of the identity card of the managing director
- A Power of Attorney between Eurofiscalis Benelux and the foreign company
- A proof of activity in Luxembourg
- The bank details
The Luxembourg administration requires a certified translation into French or German of at least one of the following documents:
- Extract from the trade register
- Act of Incorporation
It takes approximately 1 to 2 months to assign a Luxembourg VAT number, provided that the submitted documentation is complete. The registration file can be submitted electronically.
VAT registration in Luxembourg is free of charge and does not involve any administrative fees.
- Do you need support with VAT in Luxembourg?
Why use Eurofiscalis to be your tax representative?
Eurofiscalis is an international tax firm specialized in tax representation. Local experts (accountants, bookkeepers, tax specialists…), often speaking 3 languages, take care of your local tax obligations on behalf of your company. Intra-community taxation is a key issue in your successful international development, which is why we establish a long-term relationship of trust.
Analysis of your flows and compliance with VAT, INTRASTAT, invoices, customs
Preparing and submitting your registration file
Obtaining your local number and EORI number
Simplified accounts receivable/payable (FEC)
Filing your periodic VAT and INTRASTAT returns
Single point of contact with the French authorities
Hundreds of companies choose Eurofiscalis to help them in their development in Europe. Listen to the testimonial of our client PING, we help them to manage their intra-community VAT
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- Ian Smith | Directeur Administratif et Financier
- Collabore avec Eurofiscalis : Depuis 2021
- Services : Déclarations TVA, Audit TVA
- Chiffre d'affaires : +70 000 000 €
- Web : ping.com
“The service Eurofiscalis provide us, give me the confidence and trust that we have a compliance process to Europe for our VAT and customs…”
Countries where we offer the service of fiscal representative
- Germany
- Austria
- Belgium
- Spain
- France
- Ireland
- Italy
- Luxembourg
- The Netherlands
- Portugal
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland
- Bulgaria
- Estonia
- Hungary
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Poland
- Czech Republic
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Denmark
- Finland
- Sweden
- Norway
- Cyprus
- Croatia
- Malta
- Greece
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