Guide

Annual accounts filing deadlines in Luxembourg

Here are the deadlines to know for a Luxembourg company with a 31 December year-end, from closing the accounts to the LBR filing.

The annual calendar

The deadlines are indicative. They depend on the company's form and articles.

StepTypical deadlineWhat happens
Closing of the financial year31 DecemberEnd of the financial year. The entries are closed and the annual accounts are prepared.
Preparation of the annual accountsIn the following monthsBy the accountant, then approved for submission by the company's management.
Annual general meetingBy 30 June at the latestApproval of the accounts, allocation of the result, discharge, renewal of mandates.
Filing of the annual accounts at the LBRWithin one month of approval, and by 31 July at the latestFiling is done electronically, by an authorised professional.
Register of beneficial owners (RBE)Within one month of any changeUpdate of the information on the company's beneficial owners.
Changes of officers, registered office or articlesWithin a month, in practicePublication at the register after the shareholders' decision, depending on the act.

To remember

  • The annual general meeting is in principle held within six months of year-end.
  • Filing follows approval, within one month, and no later than seven months after year-end.
  • Any change among beneficial owners is declared at the RBE within one month.

Behind schedule?

If a deadline has passed, see company compliance catch-up and annual accounts filing.

Frequently asked questions

Are the deadlines the same for all companies?

No. They depend in particular on the year-end date, the company's form and its articles.

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