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Parliament’s finance committee passes amendments to the carried interest draft law

On 17 November 2025, the Luxembourg parliament published amendments to the carried interest draft law that aims to clarify and modernise the Luxembourg tax regime applicable to car…

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Introduction of class actions into Luxembourg consumer law

On 25 November 2025, the law of 20 November 2025 introducing class actions into Luxembourg consumer law, including in the financial, banking, and insurance sectors, will enter into…

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Luxembourg regulator refines captive and reinsurance licensing processes

Luxembourg continues to consolidate its position as one of Europe’s premier hubs for captive insurance and reinsurance. With nearly 200 reinsurance undertakings, the Grand Duchy re…

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New EU anti-corruption criminal rules on the horizon

On 2 December 2025, the EU reached an agreement on anticorruption rules to …

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Are your crypto assets taxable in Luxembourg?

Crypto currencies and other crypto assets are increasingly being adopted by…

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DORA goes live: the steps that you need to take

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (“DORA”) becomes applicable as from the 17th January 2025 and introduces a series of new obligations aimed at s…

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Luther Luxembourg welcomes Claudia Hoffmann as a Partner in the Investment Funds Department

International law firm Luther Luxembourg is pleased to announce that Claudia Hoffmann has joined the Investment Funds department as a partner effectiv…

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New year 2025, new tax measures

The end of 2024 saw an important increase in tax measures introduced by the new Luxembourg government generally aimed at increasing Luxembourg’s attra…

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New Luxembourg bill designates national authorities under the AI act: the CNPD takes centre stage

On 23 December 2024, the Luxembourg government submitted bill of law n°8476. This Bill is a pivotal step in aligning Luxembourg’s legal framework with…

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Global minimum taxation (Pillar 2) in Luxembourg: implementation of 2023 & 2024 OECD guidance into domesti…

On 19 December 2024, the Luxembourg Parliament adopted bill of law 8396 and its amendments incorporating the OECD’s Pillar 2 Administrative Guidance i…

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A new Senior Counsel and new promotions at BSP

BSP is pleased to announce the arrival of Françoise Pfeiffer, who has joined the Banking & Finance and Capital Markets department as Senior Couns…

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Key modifications to Luxembourg RBE and RCS Laws

On 19 December 2024, the Luxembourg Parliament adopted bill of law 7961 (Law), amending the law of 13 January 2019 establishing a register of benefici…

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EU adopts FASTER directive: a milestone for streamlining withholding tax relief

On 10 December 2024, the Council of the EU formally adopted the Faster and Safer Tax Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes (FASTER) directive. The text h…

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Part II: The Listing Act - Key Updates to MAR

On 8 October 2024, the European Council adopted the Listing Act, a significant legislative package designed to make EU capital markets more attractive…

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Deadline confirmed for reporting DORA’s ICT register

As the date of application for the Digital Operation Resilience Act (DORA) is fast approaching, it is crucial that financial entities make sure they a…

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Upcoming changes to Luxembourg’s minimum wage

The Luxembourg Parliament (Chambre des Députés) unanimously adopted[1] Bill 8459 amending the Labor Code on 12 December 2024. It will enter into force…

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The FASTER Directive introducing new rules for withholding tax procedures formally approved at today’s ECOFIN …

Today, the European and Financial Affairs Council (“ECOFIN”) approved Directive on Faster and Safer Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes (hereafter “FAS…

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Part I: The Listing Act - Key Updates to the Prospectus Regulation

On 8 October 2024, the European Council adopted the Listing Act, a significant legislative package designed to make EU capital markets more attractive…

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The European Court of Justice rules on the validity of DAC6

On 29 July 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) issued a judgment upholding various provisions of the Council Directive (EU) 2018…

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DORA’s entry into force is fast approaching : have you updated your it contracts?

Regulation (eu) 2022/2554 of the european parliament and of the council of 14 december 2022 on digital operational resilience for the financial sector…

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Luxembourg District Court applies CJEU decision on VAT and directors’ fees

On 22 November 2024, the Luxembourg District Court ruled that directors’ fees are not subject to VAT, applying the CJEU’s decision of 21 December 2023…

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State of play of different proposals at EU level (Unshell, TP, HOT, FASTER, DAC9, etc.)

In June 2024, the EU Council approved a report to the European Council on tax issues. The report provides an overview of the progress achieved in the …

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Bill of law amending the Payment Services Law and implementing the ICTr Regulation

On 20 November 2024, Bill of Law No 8460 (the “Bill”) was submitted to the Parliament of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (“Luxembourg”). The purpose of …

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New circular on the tax consequences of a dissolution without liquidation

On 19 July 2024, the Luxembourg tax authorities (“LTA”) released a new circular LIR n°170/1, 170bis/1, ICC n°44, Fort. N°5 (“the Circular”) which deal…

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Transferring criminal proceedings: tackling cross-border crime more effectively

With the adoption of a regulation to facilitate the transfer of criminal proceedings between Member States, the EU is taking a crucial step towards mo…

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