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Registering with Luxembourg Business Registers (LBR) and Accessing the RBE Database
Registration Process
The process of registering with the LBR and accessing the RBE database involves several key steps.
- Filing an entity must provide required information, including details of beneficial owners.
- Supporting documents may be needed in specific cases (e.g., identity document, request to restrict access).
- The filing application is reviewed by the RBE Register Manager within 3 business days.
Requirements and Sanctions
Entities registered with the LBR have several requirements that must be met.
- Registered entities must file their beneficial ownership details with the RBE.
- Inaccurate or incomplete filings may result in fines of EUR 1,250-1,250,000.
- Beneficial owners who fail to provide required information risk a fine of EUR 1,250-1,250,000.
Access to the RBE
The RBE database is available online and can be accessed by following these steps:
- The RBE database is available online, free of charge, from September 2019.
- Extracts can be ordered from the RBE Register Manager.
- Personal data and restricted access details are not publicly accessible.
Requests for Restriction
Entities may request to restrict public access to beneficial ownership details in certain circumstances.
- Companies and beneficial owners can request to restrict public access to beneficial ownership details.
- Requests must be time-limited and justified by circumstances such as risk of fraud or kidnapping.
- Decisions regarding requests are published on the RBE website.
Contact Information
The LBR has offices in Luxembourg-Kirchberg and Diekirch, with the following contact information:
Address
14, rue Erasme, L-1468 Luxembourg-Kirchberg
Phone/Fax
(+352) 26 42 85 55
Website
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 16:00
Registration Helpdesk
By appointment only.