Family Wealth Management Company - SPF

In addition to investment funds, the subscription tax also applies to family wealth management companies (SPF). 

Tax base
Tax base = paid-in share capital
  + share premium
  + part of existing debt at the first day of the financial year exceeding eight times the sum of the paid-in share capital and the share premium

 

Applicable rate

The rate applicable to SPF is 0,25%.

Although there is no exemption for SPFs, the annual subscription tax cannot be less than 1.000 EUR or exceed 125.000 EUR.

Summary table :

 

SPF

Rates

0,25%

min. 1.000 EUR

max. 125.000 EUR

Declaration and payment

The subscription tax for an SPF must be declared and paid quarterly. The applicable deadlines are as follows:

  • For the first quarter, the deadline is April 20th  N;
  • For the second quarter, the deadline is July 20th  N;
  • For the third quarter, the deadline is October 20th  N;
  • For the fourth quarter, the deadline is January 20th  N+1.

Please note:

Due to the standardized accounting system within AED, it is essential to include the following predefined reference in the payment communication to ensure automatic recognition:

TABO / « Identification number of the company » / « FB » « Year » «Period »

Any payment not respecting this format will be declined and returned to the issuer.

Example as provided (only available in French):

Paiement des déclarations trimestrielles
Données relevantes pour la communication Référence dans la communication

Trimestre Matricule Code déclaration Année Période
Trimestre 1 201945123456 FB 23 Q1 TABO/201945123456/FB23Q1
Trimestre 2 201945123456 FB 23 Q2 TABO/201945123456/FB23Q2
Trimestre 3 201945123456 FB 23 Q3 TABO/201945123456/FB23Q3
Trimestre 4 201945123456 FB 23 Q4 TABO/201945123456/FB23Q4
           
Trimestre 1 201945123456 FB 24 Q1 TABO/201945123456/FB24Q1
Trimestre 2 201945123456 FB 24 Q2 TABO/201945123456/FB24Q2
Trimestre 3 201945123456 FB 24 Q3 TABO/201945123456/FB24Q3
Trimestre 4 201945123456 FB 24 Q4 TABO/201945123456/FB24Q4

 

FAQ - SPF
From what date is the subscription tax due for a newly created entity?
  • The obligation to declare and pay the subscription tax applies throughout the entire existence of the entity, from the date of incorporation until the completion of liquidation procedures. The date of incorporation and the date of dissolution of the entity, as published on the Luxembourg Business Register (LBR), are determinative.
  • If a newly established entity has no activity and holds no assets, a tax return with a taxable base of zero euros must be filed. If the entity has received subscriptions, which constitute assets, the total net assets (NAV) valued on the last day of each quarter must be declared.
What is the deadline for submitting a subscription tax return?

The subscription tax must be declared and paid within the first twenty days following the end of each quarter:

  • For the first quarter, the deadline is April 20th  N;
  • For the second quarter, the deadline is July 20th  N;
  • For the third quarter, the deadline is October 20th  N;
  • For the fourth quarter, the deadline is January 20th  N+1.
What is the deadline for paying the subscription tax?

The subscription tax must be declared and paid within the first twenty days following the end of each quarter:

  • For the first quarter, the deadline is April 20th  N;
  • For the second quarter, the deadline is July 20th  N;
  • For the third quarter, the deadline is October 20th  N;
  • For the fourth quarter, the deadline is January 20th  N+1.
What is the deadline for rectifying a declaration which has already been submitted? When does the deadline start to run?

oA submitted declaration may be rectified at any time within two years from the filing date.

What is the purpose of annual certification?
  • The annual certification serves to confirm the eligibility of SPF investors, as well as to confirm that the SPF has complied with its paying agent obligations or, alternatively, that it has appointed a credit institution to fulfill or arrange for the fulfillment of these obligations on its behalf.
  • The annual certification is intended to confirm the eligibility of investors in the SPF and to verify that the SPF has complied with its obligations as a paying agent, or alternatively, that it has authorized a credit institution to fulfill or ensure the fulfillment of these obligations on its behalf.
Who must sign the annual certification?
  • The domiciliary or in absence of,
  • The chartered accountant or
  • The statutory auditor
What is the deadline for submitting certification in accordance with Article 7 of the amended law of May 11, 2007, relating to the creation of an SPF?

The certification must be submitted annually via electronic transfer, no later than July 31st, to the AED, and may be filed using the following link.

Certificate of residence for an SPF

oAED does not issue tax residence certificates for SPFs.

By what date must the subscription tax be declared and paid in the event of the entity's liquidation?

The obligations to declare and pay subscription tax exist for the entire duration of the existence of the entity subject to subscription tax, from the date of incorporation to the date of dissolution. The date of incorporation and the date of dissolution of the entity, as published on the Luxembourg Business Register (LBR), are determinative. 

What fine can be imposed for late submission of subscription tax returns?

Article 2 of the Grand Ducal decree of February 20, 1914 provides that :

"The transmission and subscription taxes established by Articles 34 and 37 of the Law of December 23, 1913 shall be paid in accordance with Article 35  of the same law, by companies , corporations, and enterprises at the registration office of the head office, respectively of the seat of their principal establishment in the country, after the expiration of each quarter, and within the first twenty days of the following quarter, under penalty of a fine equal to one tenth of the taxes due.

What fine/penalty can be imposed for late payment of subscription tax?

"The transmission and subscription taxes established by Articles 34 and 37 of the Law of December 23, 1913 shall be paid in accordance with Article 35  of the same law, by companies , corporations, and enterprises at the registration office of the head office, respectively of the seat of their principal establishment in the country, after the expiration of each quarter, and within the first twenty days of the following quarter, under penalty of a fine equal to one tenth of the taxes due.

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