How to immigrate to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg employers sponsor immigrants:

I. Overview

Luxembourg is called the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and its neighboring countries are France, Germany and Belgium. It is also the only remaining grand duchy in the European continent today, the capital Luxembourg.

Luxembourg is a member of the European Union and the signing place of the Schengen Treaty.

The land area is 2,586.3 square kilometers,

The population is 520,000

The population density is 194. 1/km2.

The official languages are French, German and Luxemburg, and English is also widely used.

In 20 12, the gross national product was 567.38 billion dollars, and the per capita income was 107206 dollars, ranking first in the world.

The lowest oil price in Europe has attracted a large number of residents from neighboring countries to come to Luxembourg to refuel.

Second, the highest GDP in the world.

The per capita GDP of Luxembourg is estimated to be 2013:1kloc-0/0573 USD, which has been the highest per capita GDP for two consecutive years. Thanks to its small population and stable economy, this small European country is firmly on the champion's throne. Norway ranks second with per capita GDP 1003 18 USD, and Qatar ranks third with per capita GDP 100260 USD. The countries ranked fourth to tenth are: Switzerland, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, Singapore, the United States and Canada. Chinese mainland's GDP per capita is 6747 US dollars, ranking 8 1, which is lower than the world average 10486 US dollars.

Third, Luxembourg has established the corporate tax advantage.

Luxembourg's tax system is the most favorable among EU countries. Specific performance in:

The VAT rate is the lowest, only 15%. Other countries: France 19.5, Belgium 2 1, Germany 20 and so on. This is the most cost-effective for import and export trade. The goods are imported from Luxembourg at the tax rate of 15, and then transported to other EU countries, and are no longer taxed.

The income tax rate is very low: about 29%. There are many expenses that can be deducted, such as insurance premium, part of investment cost and so on.

Tax exemption system for holding companies: If the profits of holding companies to subsidiaries meet certain conditions, they can be 100% tax-free.

Double Taxation Avoidance Convention Network: Luxemburg has signed double taxation avoidance conventions with 53 countries around the world, including Chinese mainland and Hongkong. Therefore, if domestic companies set up subsidiaries in Luxembourg, they can enjoy the preferential treatment stipulated in the Convention.

No need to pay VAT in advance: Most EU countries require importers to pay VAT before importing goods into the EU, which is called "paying VAT in advance". Luxembourg is the only country that does not need to pay VAT in advance. Therefore, there is no prepaid value-added tax cost for importing into the EU through Luxembourg.

Fourth, superior logistics network.

Luxembourg is located in the center of the European market and enjoys a favorable position in using the logistics organization network related to air and land transportation; Luxembourg Airport is the fifth largest cargo airport in Europe, and its logistics efficiency ranks among the top in the world.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) perfect infrastructure

Luxembourg's success as a foreign investment center is mainly attributed to the government's consistent stable and open business development policy, thus ensuring the establishment of sound infrastructure needed for economic development and providing world-class support services; From banking and trade financing to efficient transportation logistics and advanced telecommunications services, everything is available.

Six, superior and complete cultural, educational and medical facilities

Within an hour's trip to Luxembourg, there are: 1, 8 universities, more than 40 elite colleges and international schools with more than 200,000 students of all kinds. 2 10 world-famous R&D center. More than 320 museums, cinemas and theaters. More than 420 hospitals.

Seven. Center of Excellence in Finance and International Information Technology

Luxembourg Financial Center has 160 banks and 140 other financial services institutions. With the support of powerful information technology and communication service providers, it has greatly promoted the development of innovative products and won a high reputation.

Luxembourg is one of the largest financial centers in the world. Luxembourg is the most important private banking center in the euro zone and the second largest investment trust center in the world, second only to the United States.

8. Government departments operate flexibly and actively welcome investors.

Luxembourg government agencies operate flexibly, and government officials are honest and efficient, easy to communicate, and can speak freely with them, so as to discuss potential problems and make decisions in a short time.

Nine, a desirable way of life

Luxembourg is one of the countries with the highest quality of life in the world; The living environment, social pension and welfare system are among the best in the world. In 2006, its quality of life index ranked fourth in the world.

X. Free communication among Schengen countries in Europe

China citizens can travel freely in nearly 30 European countries such as Germany, France, Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Greece, Italy, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Hungary, Malta, Poland and Switzerland.

Six major benefits of residents

1. Child welfare

From the time you get a one-year residence permit, you can enjoy the generous benefits of Luxembourg; After one year, you can apply for your family to work, study and live in Luxembourg and enjoy generous benefits together;

/kloc-children under the age of 0/8 can get about 4000 euros a year.

Children's education is free until the age of 26. Not only can they go to college for free, but they can also get 65,438+03,000-65,438+07,000 euros in transportation and education subsidies every year (half of which need to be returned by stages two years after graduation). The cost for all students to take the national bus and train is 50 euros per year.

Luxembourg encourages childbearing. In Lusheng, parents of children can enjoy paid holidays and receive government subsidies, such as parents' money. The more children have, the average mother can get 1.5 years maternity leave at most. At the moment the child is born, the mother can get thousands of euros in rewards and hundreds of euros in monthly subsidies.

2. Wages and treatment

Luxembourg has the best lowest working conditions in the EU, and only 6% of the countries with the lowest unemployment rate work 40 hours a week. Except for the statutory holidays in Luxembourg, every employee enjoys 35 days' holiday and 65,438+03 months' salary every year. The minimum wage is 2000 euros after tax.

3. Unemployment benefits

For Luxembourg residents who have worked for more than six months before, the state provides a minimum unemployment benefit of 65,438+0,500 euros per person per month, with a certain increase according to the treatment of previous jobs. At the same time, the government will arrange jobs according to the applicant's resume and diploma, and ask the applicant to attend an interview.

4. Subsidies for low-income families

The state provides subsidies ranging from 65,438+0,000 euros to 65,438+0,000 euros to families with children whose monthly income is less than 4,000 euros.

5. Housing subsidies

Anyone who has the right of residence in Luxembourg for one year can get a government subsidy of 8,000 to10,000 euros, buy the first house in Luxembourg, and then get a monthly housing subsidy of 250 to 300 euros. In addition, there is a tax rebate policy for purchasing furniture and decoration materials throughout the EU.

6. Old age allowance

Luxembourg's welfare for the elderly is one of the best in the world. Every old man will get a generous pension. In addition, all public facilities, nursing homes and transportation are free. The state has equipped a group of free professional nurses in every nursing home, and often organizes free visits for the elderly. So Luxembourg is the first choice for the elderly.

Introducing the Luxembourg employer-sponsored immigration project;

The permanent work and residence immigration program in Luxembourg refers to the work and residence status that the applicant applies to the government through a local legal development enterprise in Luxembourg. Once the applicant obtains the residence status of 1 year, he can work freely in Luxembourg and enjoy all the benefits of Luxembourg residents. After five years, you can apply for an EU visa or Luxembourg nationality, and the whole family enjoys the same welfare benefits. You need to live in the EU for half a year every year, and there is no residence requirement after five years.

Project application conditions:

Age: under 45 years old

Education: College degree or above (no education required for chefs)

No criminal record

No language, no source of assets, etc.

Project advantage

Time is fast, and you can successfully get a visa in the fastest 4 months;

Low requirements: no language, no assets, no income source requirements;

One person applies, and the whole family benefits (after one year, the whole family can get Luxembourg status for free, and children over 18 cannot accompany them);

Low cost, you can enjoy the same welfare benefits as local residents as soon as you enter the country;

You can apply for a bank loan to buy a house after paying taxes for more than 6 months, and the bank interest is about 2%.

If you want to know more details about Luxembourg immigration, please consult our experienced immigration consultant.