Tax Advisory Services for Investment Funds in Luxembourg

Comprehensive Expertise Combining Tax, Compliance, and Strategy

Our compnay assists investment funds, asset managers, holdings (SOPARFI) and management companies at every stage of their lifecycle

We advice from fund tax setup and structuring to liquidation process, including tax reporting obligation, and tax audit/regulatory support

Structuring and Setup of Investment Vehicles

 

Tax Compliance and Regulatory Obligations

 

Tax Audit Support, and Regulatory Assistance

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main types of investment funds in Luxembourg from a tax perspective?

Luxembourg offers several fund vehicles such as SICAV, FCP, SIF, RAIF, and SCSp, each with distinct legal and tax characteristics.
Most regulated funds are exempt from corporate income tax but subject to a subscription tax (taxe d’abonnement) of 0.05% per annum (often reduced or exempted depending on the fund’s strategy and investors).

What is the “subscription tax” and how is it calculated?

The subscription tax is a periodic tax applied to the net asset value (NAV) of Luxembourg investment funds.
It is generally 0.05%, reduced to 0.01% for institutional money market or pension funds, and 0% for certain asset classes (e.g., microfinance, sustainable investments).
It is declared and paid quarterly to the Luxembourg tax authorities.

Are Luxembourg investment funds subject to corporate income tax ?

In most cases, regulated investment funds (SICAV, SIF, RAIF, etc.) are fully exempt from income tax, capital gains tax, and municipal tax.
However, unregulated vehicles (such as SOPARFIs or certain partnerships) may be taxable depending on their structure, activities, and investors.

What are the main tax reporting obligations for Luxembourg funds ?

Funds and their management entities must comply with several ongoing reporting requirements, including:

  • FATCA and CRS automatic exchange of financial information;

  • Investor tax reporting (for investors in Germany, Austria, UK, etc.);

  • DAC6 / DAC7 / DAC8 disclosures of cross-border arrangements and transactions;

  • VAT and subscription tax filings;

  • AML/TAX reporting and compliance under CSSF supervision.

How are withholding taxes handled for Luxembourg funds ?

Luxembourg does not impose withholding tax on dividends or interest distributed by investment funds.
However, foreign-source income may suffer withholding taxes abroad.
In such cases, our team assists with treaty-based reclaim procedures to reduce or recover those taxes.

What is the role of the CSSF in fund taxation and compliance ?

The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) is Luxembourg’s financial regulator.
While it does not levy taxes, it ensures that funds and management companies maintain proper governance, substance, AML/KYC procedures, and tax transparency.
We help clients implement CSSF-compliant AML/TAX policies and prepare for regulatory reviews or audits.

How can your firm assist with tax compliance and regulatory challenges ?

We provide end-to-end tax advisory services for investment funds and related structures:

  • Fund and SOPARFI structuring

  • Tax and VAT declarations

  • FATCA/CRS and investor reporting

  • DAC6–DAC8 compliance

  • CSSF audit assistance and AML implementation

  • Tax planning and optimization strategies

Our mission is to make tax compliance clear, efficient, and value-driven, ensuring that your Luxembourg structures remain fully compliant while maximizing fiscal efficiency.

Who We Are ?

Lux-Tax is a Luxembourg-based firm specialized in tax advisory.
Our team of tax experienced professionals supports clients in optimizing their tax position, ensuring full tax regulatory compliance, and simplifying complex administrative processes.
We combine technical expertise, precision, and a proactive approach to deliver tailored tax solutions for investment funds, holding structures, and corporate entities.