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Whether you’re a European or non-European company, establishing certain activities in Luxembourg may mean you need to register for VAT. You can use a fiscal representative or tax advisor to draw up your VAT, Intrastat and ESL returns with total peace of mind in Luxembourg.
If you deal with companies in Luxembourg, you may be able to claim a VAT refund. Luxembourg
Here you can find the specifics of VAT regulations in Luxembourg, which work alongside the harmonised framework of the EU as explained in our guide to intra-Community VAT obligations.
Basic information | |
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EU membership | 1957 |
ISO code | LU |
VAT introduced in Luxembourg | 1969 |
Nom de la TVA in Luxembourg | Taxe sur la valeur ajoutée (TVA) |
VAT ID format in Luxembourg | LU99999999 |
Territories with special status in Luxembourg | n/a |
VAT rates in Luxembourg | |
Standard VAT rate | 16 % |
Reduced VAT rate (1) | 13 % |
Reduced VAT rate (2) | 7 % |
Super reduced VAT rate | 3 % |
VAT parking rate | 13 % |
Zero VAT rate | no |
Thresholds triggering VAT reporting obligations in Luxembourg | |
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Intrastat threshold at introduction | 250 000 EUR |
Intrastat threshold on dispatch | 200 000 EUR |
Distance selling threshold | As of 1st July 2021, the threshold is EUR 10,000 for all intra-Community distance sales. |
Reporting frequency in Luxembourg |
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Intrastat return | monthly depending on threshold |
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EC Sales List (ESL) return | monthly, quarterly |
VAT returns | monthly, quarterly depending on threshold/for certain services, annually depending on threshold/certain conditions |
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Reporting currency | EUR |
VAT-related penalties in Luxembourg | |
Failure to file a VAT return | Penalty of EUR 250 to 10,000 per return. |
Late payment of VAT | A fine of 10% to 50% of the VAT due per year. If a formal notice has been issued, the administration will apply an additional interest of 7.2% per year from the date of issuance of the formal notice. |
Failure to report ESL/DEB | Penalty of EUR 250 to 10,000 per return. |
Useful links on VAT in Luxembourg | |
Tax Administration in Luxembourg | Tax authorities |
Ministry of Finance in Luxembourg | Ministry of Finance |
Check a VAT number in Luxembourg | Check a VAT number |
EU VAT Guide | EU VAT Guide |
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Les taux de TVA actuellement en vigueur in Luxembourg sont les suivants:
Certain transactions in Europe may require VAT registration and the filing of VAT returns in Luxembourg:
To check if your activities involve VAT obligations in Luxembourg, use our VAT simulator or contact us.
In Luxembourg , as in other European Union countries, e-sellers must register for VAT:
In addition to VAT registration, e-traders must:
> Learn more about the VAT & e-commerce regulations and the VAT regime for logistics platforms in Europe.
You may need a VAT number in Luxembourg to fulfil your tax obligations in this country. Indeed, certain activities such as sales, purchases and subcontracting operations may require VAT identification. To check if your activities require VAT identification in Luxembourg, use our VAT simulator or contact us.
VAT Luxembourg is named Taxe sur la valeur ajoutée (TVA)and the VAT numbers in Luxembourg have the following structure: LU99999999.
The administrations in charge of in Luxembourg VAT are the following: Tax authorities, Ministry of Finance.
Registering for VATis a relatively simple formality compared to setting up a company, but in addition to obtaining a VAT number in Luxembourgyou’ll need to file periodic VAT returns to ensure your VAT compliance. Which is why we recommend foreign companies use a fiscal representative or tax advisor.
Companies with a VAT number in Luxembourg must complete and submit VAT returns in Luxembourg detailing all taxable income (sales) and expenses (costs), with the following periodicity: monthly, quarterly depending on threshold/for certain services, annually depending on threshold/certain conditions.
Failure to comply with the deadlines imposed by the Luxembourg authorities for the deposit and payment of VAT will result in the payment of penalties . For this reason, it is recommended that foreign companies use the services of an agent or a tax representative.
These penalties are defined as follows in Luxembourg:
In addition to VAT returns, companies may be required to provide the Luxembourg authorities with Intrastat & EC Sales List returns:
In principle, a non-resident company in Luxembourg can recover all or part of the VAT incurred on its expenses.
There are three different scenarios:
*This information is subject to change without notice.
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