société anonyme -
The public limited company (
société anonyme – SA), together with the private limited liability company (
société à responsabilité limitée – SARL), is one of the most common types of company in Luxembourg.
This form of company offers many advantages, in terms of limited liability (limited to the level of contribution) and regulated access to capital.
The SA is often the legal form of company chosen by large businesses, but it can also be used for SMEs, as the shares in this type of company can be bearer shares and are therefore more easily transferable.
For shareholders, the main attraction is the limitation of their liability to the level of their contribution to the capital and the possibility of operating in relative anonymity.
Owing to its characteristics, an
SA is suitable for a wide range of businesses of different sizes, with different types of activities, offering legal and natural persons the possibility to:
- promote the development of the business by bringing new shareholders on board;
- access the financial markets (capital markets).
Prerequisites
At least one partner is required.
Any person wishing to set up a company to do business in Luxembourg must have the authorisations/approvals required to carry out the activity.
Public Limited Company (SA)
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