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Government & Regulatory Affairs in Luxembourg
Licences, approvals and dealing with regulators. In Luxembourg, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Government & Regulatory Affairs professional in Luxembourg for you.
No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.
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Luxembourg City · Tuesday 3 November
21:01
Local time
- Currency
- EUR
- Working week
- Monday – Friday
- Dialling code
- +352
- Region
- Western Europe
What the rules say in Luxembourg
Government & Regulatory Affairs, the essentials
From the Luxembourg market guide: the points that matter most for government & regulatory affairs, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research97% of statements checked against a source29 checked against an official source8 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-19Not yet professionally reviewed
Third-country highly qualified workers can obtain an EU Blue Card with an annual salary of at least EUR 65,652 and are not subject to a labour market test.
Employment contract of at least 6 months; first permit valid 4 years or contract length plus 3 months.Government of Luxembourg, Guichet.lu · checked 2026-10-19Any economic activity carried out on a regular basis, including commercial, craft and certain liberal professional activities, requires a prior business permit from the Ministry of the Economy.
Applications go to the General Directorate for SMEs (Business Permit department).Government of Luxembourg, Guichet.lu · checked 2026-10-19A business permit is granted only if there is a physical installation in Luxembourg and the permit holder manages the business effectively and permanently.
Professional integrity and, where required, qualifications are also conditions.Government of Luxembourg, Guichet.lu · checked 2026-10-19Stamp duty for a business permit is EUR 50, and if no answer is given within 3 months the permit is tacitly granted.
Government of Luxembourg, Guichet.lu · checked 2026-10-19Sales of Luxembourg real estate attract registration duty of 7%, plus a 3% surtax in Luxembourg City.
Contributions in exchange for shares: 3.2% plus 0.3% in Luxembourg City.PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · checked 2026-10-19The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) carries out prudential and AML/CFT supervision of the financial sector.
Insurance is supervised separately by the Commissariat aux Assurances.Financial Action Task Force (FATF), published by the Government of Luxembourg · checked 2026-10-19Luxembourg's foreign direct investment screening regime, set up by the Law of 14 July 2023, entered into force on 1 September 2023.
Government of Luxembourg, Guichet.lu · checked 2026-10-19Investors from outside the EU and EEA acquiring control, including more than 25% of voting capital, of a Luxembourg entity active in a critical sector must notify the Minister of the Economy before completion.
Critical sectors include energy, transport, water, health, communications, data processing and storage, aerospace, defence, finance, media and agri-food, and dual-use items. Crossing 25% through capital changes must be notified within 15 calendar days.Government of Luxembourg, Guichet.lu · checked 2026-10-19
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Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Identify licences, registrations and approvals
- 02Map the relevant regulators and filing sequence
- 03Prepare the regulatory work
- 04Support ongoing regulatory engagement and compliance
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before government & regulatory affairs work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
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Professionals working here
No named lead for Government & Regulatory Affairs yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in Luxembourg and can bring the right local colleague in.
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Cases
What clients bring to Government & Regulatory Affairs
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Luxembourg.
Urgent Our licence application abroad has been stuck for months. Can anyone move it?Market entry, licensing & government engagementWhich licences do we need before we can start operating abroad?Market entry, licensing & government engagementCan we launch our product in this country, or does it need approval first?Healthcare, life sciences & medical regulationOur licence abroad is due for renewal. What do we need to do?Market entry, licensing & government engagementDo our labels and product meet the rules in this country?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsCan we launch a new product in our existing markets abroad?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsWe've received a notice from a regulator abroad. What do we do?White-collar investigations & financial crimeWe're bringing a sporting event to a new country. What do we need?Sports, athletes & sporting institutionsWhat do we need to publish our game in other countries?Copyright, media & digital content rightsWe're staging a festival or concert abroad. What do we need?Copyright, media & digital content rights
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