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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

https://www.lbr.lu/

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 16:00

Registration Helpdesk

By appointment only.