The Luxembourg’s Finance Minister announced, on the 17th of July 2024,  a series of tax measures for businesses and residents, aimed at strengthening Luxembourg’s competitiveness. Said changes are expected to be applicable as of the beginning of the 2025 tax year.

In a global scenario where uncertainty and instability prevail, Luxembourg remains consistent with its historical stability and attractiveness for the business community.

We herewith summarize the changes which will go into force:

1. In relation to Luxembourg Companies:

  • Corporate Income Tax Reduction from 17 % to 16%, starting from EU 200.000 taxable income.
    • The overall combined corporation tax burden (including municipal business tax and the contribution to the employment fund) for a company in Luxembourg City would thus be lowered from 24.94% to 23.87%.
  • Support for small businesses:  A corporate tax reduction from 15% to 14% with a taxable income up to EU 175.000

2. In relation to Luxembourg Investment Funds:

  • Exemption for ETFs  from the subscription tax.

3. In relation to Individuals:

  • Exemption for Impatriates :
    •  A 50% exemption of gross annual salary up to a max of EU 400.000.
  • New Measures to support Luxembourg residents.
    • Tax rate decrease for low-income individuals.
  • Tax benefit for single-parent families.
  • Increase partially tax-exempt profit-sharing bonus: this will be increased from 25% to 30% of gross annual salary.
  • New tax-exempt bonuses for young people: People under the age of 30 who will have their permanent employment contract will be eligible to receive a bonus between EU 2500 to EU 5000, can also benefit from Tax exemption of the bonus up to 75%.
  • Tax credit for Frontier workers: tax credit for overtime worked by frontier workers up to EU 700 per year will be also introduced.
  • Increase in deductible interest on mortgage loans: Financing the acquisition of existing housing will be increased from the fiscal year 2024.

If you are interested to know more about how the new tax benefits might benefit you, please contact Fabio Mastrosimone at f.mastrosimone@umawealth.com