Guides for small businesses in Luxembourg
The Luxembourg rules for invoices and VAT, explained simply.
Luxembourg follows the EU VAT directive closely, with its own VAT rates, a short deadline to issue invoices and a few company details of its own, such as the RCS number and the business permit. These guides explain what a Luxembourg business must put on its invoices and what is changing with e-invoicing. See also Tavalle’s ERP features for Luxembourg.
E-invoicing in Luxembourg: Peppol today, mandatory between businesses from 2028
Invoices to the Luxembourg public sector have been structured e-invoices sent through Peppol since 2023. Bill 8815 extends the rule to invoices between Luxembourg businesses: receiving from 2028, issuing by 1 July 2028 for large companies and 1 January 2029 for the others. Here is what changes and how to prepare.
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Mandatory invoice details in Luxembourg: the full checklist for SMEs
In Luxembourg the VAT law lists what every invoice must show, and company law adds a few details of its own. Here is the full checklist, the VAT rates, the deadline to issue an invoice, the special wordings, what is changing with e-invoicing and the most common mistakes.
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What are the VAT rates in Luxembourg?
Luxembourg has a standard VAT rate of 17 %, and reduced rates of 14 %, 8 % and 3 % for specific goods and services.
What does a Luxembourg invoice need?
Beyond the EU mandatory details, a Luxembourg company shows its own identifiers, such as the RCS number, and must issue the invoice quickly after the sale. The Luxembourg invoice guide has the full checklist.
Is e-invoicing mandatory in Luxembourg?
For sales to public buyers, yes: all suppliers have had to send structured e-invoices through Peppol since 18 March 2023. E-invoicing between businesses is planned for 2028; the Luxembourg e-invoicing guide follows the timetable.
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