Services
Our Grant Thornton Luxembourg team can provide you with a full range of audit and assurance services including audit of stand-alone annual accounts, audit of...
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Audit of stand-alone annual accounts
At Grant Thornton Luxembourg, our team of experts is specialised in audits of stand-alone annual accounts.
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Audit of consolidated annual accounts
Grant Thornton Luxembourg team of experts is specialised in providing audit services to a lot of multinational which have their administrative center located in Luxembourg for whom the consolidated annual accounts have to be audited.
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Agreed-Upon Procedures Engagements
In the case of agreed-upon procedures engagement, Grant Thornton Luxembourg performs procedures particularly requested by the client/bank and reports on the findings.
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GDPR-CARPA Certification
Grant Thornton Audit and Assurance is accredited by the Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données (CNPD) to provide GDPR-CARPA certifications for organisations.
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Forensic Audit
Grant Thornton Luxembourg has the forensic and business skills to deal with the most complex situations. A multi-disciplinary team of dedicated accountants in consultation with lawyers, IT consultants, insurance experts, valuation specialists and actuaries may be engaged when necessary.
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Supervisory Auditor (Commissaire)
Grant Thornton Luxembourg has a dedicated team of experts committed to deliver services to reserved to Supervisory Auditor or "Commissaire aux Comptes".
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Liquidation Audit
Grant Thornton Luxembourg has a dedicated team of experts committed to deliver services to reserved to liquidation audit "Commissariat à la liquidation".
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Assurance Engagements
Grant Thornton Luxembourg have a dedicated team of experts committed to work on audit and assurance special engagements.
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IFRS Services
At Grant Thornton Luxembourg, our experts can help you navigate the complexity of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
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Valuation
Grant Thornton Luxembourg helps clients evaluate and implement various strategic alternatives through our comprehensive suite of corporate value consulting services. From opinions, board solutions and services, to valuation and modeling, we can assist you with value added services throughout the transaction lifecycle.
As your business grows, our advisory services are designed to help you achieve your goals. Successful growth often means navigating a complex array of...
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Governance, Risk & Compliance
Grant Thornton Luxembourg offers comprehensive services in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses in today's dynamic regulatory environment. Our commitment is to provide personalised guidance and global expertise, ensuring that your company establish robust internal controls and navigates governance challenges effectively.
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Structuring & Modeling
Grant Thornton Luxembourg offers workable solutions to maximise your value and deliver sustainable growth. Transactions or reorganisations are significant events in the life of a business, so the stakes are high for both buyers and sellers.
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External DPO and Data Protection Compliance
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - The real challenge consists of remaining compliant with GDPR and in being able to prove this compliance (accountability principle). Grant Thornton Luxembourg can help you with a tailored phase approach.
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Sustainability & ESG Services
At Grant Thornton, we recognise the need of our clients to operate responsibly and to meet the high standards posed by the sector they operate. We offer pragmatic, tailor-made solutions to our clients and we assist them to make the required transitions towards the implementation of sustainable business practices.
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Whistleblowing services
Since May 2023, the Whistleblower Law has become effective in Luxembourg. What does this mean for your business? Our experts can advise and help you to set-up internal reporting channels and to comply with the new law.
In an industry that is constantly facing challenges both from the operational, legal, financial and regulatory perspectives, Grant Thornton Luxembourg is...
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Alternative Investment Services
Grant Thornton Luxembourg is a bespoke business partner to established Alternative Investment Fund (“AIF”) Managers (“AIFM”) as well as independent Managers launching start-up Funds and seeking for a single entry point in Luxembourg in order to set-up and manage their Luxembourg domiciled Funds.
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Fund Administration
Fund Administration - Grant Thornton Luxembourg offers a full range of tailored solutions to our clients.
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Registrar & Transfer Agency Services, Client Reporting
Grant Thornton Luxembourg provides investors with confirmations, final Contract Notes and regular statements upon finalisation of the Fund’s Net Asset Value, We handle all wire payments and transfers, including the processing of distribution dividend payments, and perform in-depth Anti-Money Laundering Counter Terrorism Financing and Know-Your Client due diligence checks on investors.
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Fund set-up, Launch & Corporate life
High-quality product structuring and legal services have become a crucial tool enabling industry players to get through the major changes impacting their business development, strategy and organisation as a whole. Our Investment Management practice at Grant Thornton Luxembourg is your one-stop place for expert advice combining pragmatism and a unique in-depth knowledge of the Luxembourg market.
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AML Compliance Services
Grant Thornton Luxembourg helps its Clients to keep compliant with AML-CTF laws and regulations and provide an expert skilled team.
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Regulatory Reporting Delivery
Grant Thornton Luxembourg has set up a Business Process Outsourcing Solution that manages and mutualises regulatory expertise, reporting solutions and skilled human resources
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Legal Support & Corporate Services
Grant Thornton Luxembourg delivers Legal Support & Corporate services.
Grant Thornton Luxembourg is delivering local and international direct and indirect (VAT) tax, payroll, transfer pricing, corporate finance, reporting,...
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Accounting & Reporting Services
Grant Thornton Luxembourg may explore the specific characteristics of your company in order to provide a personalised assistance in the fields of Accounting & Reporting services.
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Corporate Tax Compliance
Grant Thornton Luxembourg may explore the specific characteristics of your company in order to provide a personalised assistance in the fields of corporate tax compliance.
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Direct Corporate Tax Advice
Grant Thornton Luxembourg understand the complexity of national and international tax laws. We can unlock your potential for local and international growth.
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VAT and Other Indirect Tax Compliance
Handling the day-to-day VAT compliance obligations requires being close to your business. Our VAT compliance business line assists you to ensure that long term reporting processes are implemented and respected with the aim of safeguarding a proper and timely VAT filing. This is important for achieving a VAT compliant environment and mitigating local VAT risks.
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VAT and Other Indirect Tax Advice
Our VAT advisory business line is dedicated to keeping you up to date with amended VAT legislation and changes in the administrative practice in Luxembourg and worldwide with our Grant Thornton global VAT network. Specialists review and comment on new EU directives and the latest case law by the Court of Justice of the European Union in order to provide you with advice tailored to your specific needs.
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Transaction & Reorganisation
Reorganisations - Transaction Planning - Tax Structuring - M&A. Companies strive to improve their market position with take-overs, mergers and demergers. Strategy and financial tactics are important elements in this respect. Grant Thornton tax specialists may intervene in all stages of the transaction.
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Transfer Pricing
The laws surrounding transfer pricing are becoming ever more complex, as tax affairs of multinational companies are facing scrutiny from media, regulators and the public. Grant Thornton Luxembourg can help you manage your transfer pricing risks and find opportunities.
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Tax - Financial Services & Operational Tax
Our Tax - Financial Services team provides tax advisory services relevant for the Financial Services Industries and Operational Tax assistance. This includes tax advice, automatic exchange of information (FATCA, CRS, DAC 6, DAC 7 and DAC 8), advisory and compliance assistance regarding the US Qualified Intermediary (QI) regime, assistance regarding withholding tax reclaims, investor tax reporting and tax structuring in the context of Islamic finance.
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Personal Tax
Our experienced multilingual Personal Tax Team is keen to give you tailored solutions, optimise your situation and help you make decisions. We could assist you with: income tax returns, vat returns, tax assessments, contacts with the tax authorities and assistance by tax audit or tax litigation, tax matters advices, inheritance tax matters, international assignments and trainings.
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Cross-Border Tax
Tax policies are constantly evolving and there are a number of complex changes on the horizon that could significantly affect your business. We can help you with practical advice such as VAT and direct tax.
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Corporate Finance
Exploring the strategic options available to you as a business or shareholder, advising and project managing the chosen solution, Grant Thornton Luxembourg provide a truly integrated corporate finance offering. Merger & acquisition, buying a business, selling a business, transaction piloting,raising finance to support your business plans.Vendor due diligence, acquisition due diligence, reporting accountant work,operational due diligence, management assessment.
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Expatriate Tax
Although international employment has become a standard practice in business life, employers and their assignees are still faced with numerous questions in this area. Grant Thornton Luxembourg can help you to be one step ahead.
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Set-up, Restructuring & Business Planning
Grant Thornton Luxembourg is delighted to add value during the implementation of your businesses and to be given the opportunity to grow together with you. Relying on our professionals’ financial expertise will allow you to take dynamic but sustainable decisions.
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Corporate Secretarial Services
Grant Thornton Luxembourg provides corporate secretarial services to enable our clients to comply with their legal and administrative obligations in Luxembourg.
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Liquidation & Insolvency
Grant Thornton Luxembourg can draw on years of experience in the areas of liquidation and insolvency and then make sensible recommendations on how best to deal with your financial crisis.
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Human Resources Management & Payroll
Grant Thornton Luxembourg has been delivering since 1987 Payroll and Human Resources services to private and institutional clients. A team of highly qualified collaborators manages around 7 000 payslips per month and offers related consulting services.
Our Technology team comprises experienced professionals with expertise in various security domains, including information security strategy, third party risk...
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Information Security
Is your organisation resilient to information security threats? Whether you're a large enterprise or a small business, Grant Thornton is committed to providing comprehensive security services tailored to your needs.
Grant Thornton’s internal audit department will help you to assess your operational execution, to safeguard your business assets, and to remain compliant with...
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IT Audit
Grant Thornton internal audit team provides IT audit services as part of your internal audit or as part of any specific IT audit that is required (ad’hoc , assurance reports, external audits).
At Grant Thornton Luxembourg we provide the expertise and support that the asset management industry needs to thrive in today’s evolving market.
Grant Thornton Luxembourg offers dedicated services to banks in Luxembourg including: lifecycle of legal entities, governance improvement and transformation...
Grant Thornton Luxembourg is dedicated to provide services to consumer products companies.
Grant Thornton Luxembourg is committed to becoming an eco-friendly participant by supporting companies investing in the use of natural resources and in the...
The Grant Thornton EU Institutions Desk’s knowledge of public sector combined with Grant Thornton local and global network reach is helping to develop the...
International mobility - Expatriates' desk from Grant Thornton Luxembourg can provide organisations, HR departments and individuals with a follow-up to help...
We can help all types of healthcare clients, including hospitals, nurseries, pharmaceutical laboratories, foundations and personal assistance organisations to...
Grant Thornton Luxembourg is dedicated to providing a full range of services to liberal professions and freelancers.
Grant Thornton Luxembourg is dedicated to provide a full range of services to not for profit organisations and charities.
Grant Thornton Luxembourg is dedicated to support Professionals of the Financial Sector (investment companies, investment firm, specialised PFS) and create...
Grant Thornton Luxembourg is dedicated to providing a full range of services to Real Estate Investors in Luxembourg, valuations, structuring business,...
Grant Thornton Luxembourg is dedicated to providing a full range of services to SME and private-owned enterprises.
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MySmartOffice
Grant Thornton Luxembourg offers a new complete online accounting and consulting solution for SMEs named MySmartOffice to access financial and operational information instantly online.
Our services
Our Expatriates Desk helps organisations and individuals with a wide range of services:
Consulting services for companies
- Customised payroll solutions including shadow or split payrolls
- Design of tax equalisation
- Implementation of specific tax regime for highly qualified employees
- Identification of income tax issues (permanent establishment, transfer pricing, VAT…)
- Training and support of the Mobility services department
- Immigration services (obtaining visas, work permits...)
Advice for the seconded employees
- Arrival and exit interviews for tax optimisation before, during, or after the secondment
- Preparation of income tax returns in the relevant countries
- Calculation of tax impact (tax equalisation, tax withholding…)
- Filing of possible legal and appeal procedures
Advice on tax and social security legislations
- Assistance with secondment
- Advice on cross-border tax and social security issues
- Application of secondment certificates
- Application for reimbursement of employees contribution to the foreign social security scheme
- Application for social benefits (pension, healthcare, children allowances...)
Your key benefits
- An experienced multi-lingual team in Luxembourg in close connection with international experts and tax departments of the Grant Thornton International network (presence in more than 130 countries), ensuring a global, timely and coordinated assistance
- At Grant Thornton, each client is provided with a personal service. Our clients have a dedicated advisor who provides responsive and pro-active services. Our low staff turnover guarantees a long-term relationship with our people
- An emphasis on clear, easily comprehensible and above all practical recommendations
- Continuous follow-up of the social and tax legislation with newsletters and trainings organised on a regular basis in our office or within your office
- Access to our GT HR portal, an IT solution allowing clients (employees, HR manager...) to share, consult or extract information or documents online in a secure and confidential way
To learn more about our services in relation with international mobility, personal tax, human resources and payroll services, contact Jean-Philippe Franssen, our Luxembourg Expatriates Desk Leader.
Expatriates Desk
Seizing cross-border opportunities
Helping you to manage your mobility files
HR departments must aim mainly at implementing mobility packages compliant with legislation of host countries, to secure employee’s assignments abroad and ensure they are the best and safest possible.
How to approach the secondment of an employee abroad? What are the formalities to go through?
What are the costs? How to create a package and organise the transfer?
These are some of the challenges Grant Thornton Luxembourg can resolve by providing you with a follow-up to help you manage your mobility files.
Get in touch
Jean-Philippe Franssen
Partner, Payroll & Personal Tax