Notaries in Luxembourg

67 notary offices

Numerus clausus: exactly 36 notaries in Luxembourg

Luxembourg has a closed notarial system — a maximum of 36 notaries, set by law. Due to scarcity, comparing by language and availability is especially important.

Cantons

Luxembourg (city)

Esch-sur-Alzette

Capellen

Mersch

Grevenmacher

Remich

Diekirch

Wiltz

Clervaux

Echternach

Vianden

Redange

Cities & Municipalities

Luxembourg36 Esch-sur-Alzette4 Mersch3 Diekirch2 Differdange2 Junglinster2 Bettembourg1 Clervaux1 Dudelange1 Echternach1 Ettelbruck1 Grevenmacher1 Hesperange1 Käerjeng1 Mamer1 Mertert1 Mondorf-Les-Bains1 Niederanven1 Pétange1 Rambrouch1

Bëllegen Akt — tax credit up to €80,000

The Luxembourg government contributes to your home purchase

€80,000 per couple

€40,000 per person

Min. 2 years as primary residence

Investors: €20,000 per person

For purchases with rental intent (min. 2 years rental).

Example: couple buys a home for €500,000

Normal registration fees: 7% = €35,000

Bëllegen Akt credit (couple): €80,000

Registration fees payable: €0

Remaining credit for future purchase: €45,000

Temporarily increased rate: Jan. 2024 – Jun. 2025. Ask your notary for current conditions.

⚖️ Notary fees in Luxembourg

Registration duty

7% on sale

Minus Bëllegen Akt if primary residence

Transcription duty

Fixed legal rate

Notary fees

1–1.5%

Legally set fee schedule

Estimated total

9–10%

For a purchase price of €500,000 (excluding Bëllegen Akt)

The Bëllegen Akt can fully offset registration duties: €40,000 per person, €80,000 per couple for a primary residence.

Inheritance in Luxembourg: 6-month deadline

The succession declaration must be filed within 6 months of death. Without direct heirs, a notary is indispensable. Consult a notary specialising in inheritance law in good time.