Luxembourg Fiduciary Excellence
Anchored in Luxembourg’s renowned regulatory landscape, OWL Services is a fiduciary firm registered with the Ordre des Experts-Comptables (OEC) of Luxembourg, cultiving close, long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs, families and investors pursuing ambitious cross-border projects.
Our ethos is built on three pillars: Integrity, Precision, Continuity. A senior partner oversees every mandate, orchestrating compliance, governance and day-to-day administration with quiet discretion, so you can advance your initiatives with absolute confidence. Luxembourg Fiduciary Excellence.
With OWL Services, you gain a steadfast ally who translates complex regulation into clear, actionable insight, protecting your interests today and ensuring they thrive tomorrow.
Our services
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Entrust your obligations to professionals who treat every engagement as unique. Our chartered accountants secure the reliability of your financial and tax data while delivering decision-ready analysis and uncompromising compliance.
Periodic bookkeeping & management reporting
Preparation of annual and interim financial statements (Lux GAAP / IFRS, audit-ready)
End-to-end payroll and social-security administration
Personal income tax returns (Luxembourg residents and non-residents)
Statutory filing and publication of accounts
Ongoing legal and administrative compliance
VAT: registration, periodic filings, and intra-EU refunds
Proactive tax advisory and long-term obligations management
The outcome: impeccable figures, a fully controlled regulatory framework, and well-founded decisions, delivered with the discretion and precision expected of a best-in-class firm.
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From the outset, legal and operational foundations determine future performance. We design a bespoke architecture and manage every formality so that your company is established on solid, compliant, and immediately operational ground, in Luxembourg and abroad.
Legal form and jurisdiction selection: identification of the entity type and structure best aligned with your objectives (governance, tax, control).
Drafting of articles of association and constitutional documentation: corporate purpose, governance rules, shareholder rights, mandates.
Notarial and banking coordination: company-name reservation, notary appointments, bank account opening, capital deposit.
Turnkey incorporation: registrations with the Trade and Companies Register (RCS), VAT and other authorisations; procurement of all required licences and numbers.
Integrated administration and management: domiciliation, corporate secretariat, accounting, payroll, and reporting.
Fiduciary representation: acting as your proxy before notaries, banks, insurers, and authorities to minimise personal involvement.
Corporate end-of-life: assistance with liquidation and dissolution, distributions, closures, and strike-off.
The outcome: a structure built to last, fully compliant and ready to operate, while you remain focused on strategy and growth.
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Establish your registered office at our premises under a compliant domiciliation agreement, and benefit from a prestigious address paired with discreet, rigorous operational support.
Compliant registered office & prestigious address: RCS registration, statutory display, and maintenance of legal registers.
Mail management: daily receipt, sorting, secure digitisation, and forwarding according to your instructions.
Dedicated corporate secretariat: single point of contact; maintenance of shareholder registers and the register of ultimate beneficial owners (UBO); retention of minutes.
Deadline tracking & annual dues: proactive monitoring of recurring obligations (fees, licences, renewals).
Preparation of the annual board meeting: convening notices, agenda, board packs, and drafting of minutes.
General meetings (ordinary & extraordinary): meeting rooms, representation/proxy, minutes, and required filings.
The outcome: impeccable domiciliation, disciplined governance, and zero administrative friction, so you remain focused on what matters most.
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Because a company is steered on administrative, legal and financial fronts, we assume your executive back office so you can focus on commercial growth. Our team stands alongside management to handle day-to-day administration and recurring obligations with rigor and discretion.
Board advisory & committees: session planning, attendance at board meetings, tracking of decisions, and implementation of resolutions.
Compliance calendar: proactive reminders of deadlines (VAT, tax, financial statements, licences) and on-time filings.
Legal, accounting & tax documentation: maintenance, updates and secure archiving; assembly of data rooms when required.
Stakeholder interface: continuous liaison with local authorities, auditors, banks, legal counsel and notaries.
Day-to-day management: ongoing corporate secretariat, administrative formalities and operational coordination.
Statutory registers: maintenance of shareholder registers and the register of ultimate beneficial owners (UBO); decision logs.
Corporate governance: charters, delegations of authority, internal policies and best practices.
Contract support: drafting, review and implementation of key agreements.
Legal formalities: filing of annual accounts, tax submissions, statutory amendments (registered office, corporate purpose, officers) and updates to corporate particulars.
The outcome: a precisely administered entity, continuous compliance and clear oversight, without administrative burden on your desk.
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Our engagements are bespoke, responsive and discreet, delivered to institutional standards. Drawing on cross-border experience, we design solutions tailored to each situation, from wealth structuring to operational optimisation.
Investment real estate: project structuring (SPVs, debt/equity), due diligence, financing, leasing, and development oversight.
Transactions & tax: valuation, acquisitions/disposals, restructuring and development, with multi-jurisdictional tax impact modelling.
Asset protection & cross-border succession: estate planning for multi-country families (family holding companies, marital agreements, shareholders’ agreements, usufruct/split-ownership arrangements).
Trusts: design, establishment and governance (letters of wishes, trustee coordination, reporting).
Foundations: formation, governance charters, philanthropic objectives, and continuity of control.
Protector services (trust protector): independent oversight, veto/consent rights, and safeguarding of the settlor’s intent.
Investment oversight: investment policy statements, performance monitoring, stress testing, consolidated reporting, and periodic reviews.
Intellectual property: IP-holding structures, valuation, intra-group licensing, and tax framework.
The outcome: informed decisions, controlled risk and durable structures, executed with the precision and discretion of a best-in-class firm.
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Discreet, personalised and proactive support for your family and your wealth. Under a single point of contact, we orchestrate the management of your lifestyle assets, day-to-day needs and impact projects with the rigor of an institutional house.
Lifestyle assets management: real estate (property management, acquisitions, lettings), vehicle fleet, yachts and private aircraft — maintenance, insurance, compliance, crews/berths/hangars.
Health & protection: coordination of care and check-ups, international insurance, second medical opinions, secure medical records.
Education & child mobility: selection and enrolment in international schools, academic follow-up, housing, visas.
Relocation & travel: visas/residency, logistics, planning, security, events and last-minute requests.
Family governance: family charters and councils, decision rules, confidentiality, succession preparedness.
Philanthropy & foundations: impact strategy, foundation formation and governance, beneficiary due diligence, outcome tracking.
Succession & legacy planning: cross-border estate architecture, shareholders’ agreements, trusts/foundations, harmony among heirs.
Investments & reporting: consolidated wealth statements, performance monitoring, budgets and cash management, periodic committees.
Private administration: bill payment, renewals (insurances/licences), tax and KYC coordination, UBO registers.
The outcome: complete peace of mind, your wealth and your family served with precision, discretion and continuity.freedom to drive your business forward with total confidence.
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Payroll has become a high-stakes domain: regulatory complexity, strict deadlines and heightened scrutiny. We bring proven expertise to secure every step, prevent disputes with the authorities and ensure flawless execution, in complete confidentiality.
Data collection & integration: receipt of instructions, consistency checks and secure ingestion of payroll variables.
Calculations & validations: processing of salaries, bonuses, benefits and withholdings, with cross-checks prior to release.
Payroll closing & deliverables: e-signed payslips, accounting entries, SEPA files and management reporting tailored to your governance.
Social and tax filings: preparation and submission to the competent bodies (Joint Social Security Center (CCSS); Direct Tax Administration (ACD), etc.), acknowledgement tracking and adjustments.
Third-party & authority liaison: interface with banks, pension funds, insurers and administrations to keep processes frictionless.
The outcome: precise, compliant payroll delivered on schedule, with the peace of mind of a high-end service.
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Luxembourg remains one of the few jurisdictions that permit bearer shares. Under the Law of 28 July 2014 (as amended), such securities must be immobilised with a recognised depositary and recorded in a dedicated register. We act as depositary, ensuring secure custody, complete traceability and absolute confidentiality.
Appointment as recognised depositary
Establishment of a contractual and operational framework compliant with the Law of 28 July 2014.Opening & maintenance of the register of bearer shares
Identification of holders, number of shares, transfers/disposals, time-stamping and a complete audit trail.Secure custody & immobilisation
Safekeeping procedures, access controls and encrypted archiving of supporting documents.Issuance of attestations / deposit certificates
On-request delivery of named attestations to shareholders (for banks, auditors, general meetings, KYC).Processing of transfers & disposals
Documentary verification, registration of movements in the ledger and coordination with notaries/counterparties where required.Governance & compliance (AML/KYC, GDPR)
Proportionate due diligence, periodic updates, enhanced confidentiality and reporting to corporate bodies.General meetings & corporate actions
Holding confirmations, support to the corporate secretariat and follow-up of actions on securities (exchanges, conversions).
The outcome: a compliant, discreet and fully traceable framework that provides companies and their shareholders with the legal and operational certainty expected of a best-in-class firm.
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In an environment where accounting frameworks are continually evolving, consolidation has become a critical driver of reliability and comparability. Our dedicated team delivers audit-ready consolidated financial statements under IFRS or Lux GAAP/local GAAP, with a closing process that combines precision, speed and compliance.
Scoping & perimeter definition: determination of consolidation scope, methods (full consolidation, proportionate consolidation, equity method), and mapping of intra-group flows.
Local reporting package review & data quality: consistency checks, pre-consolidation adjustments and improvement recommendations.
Consolidation ledgers: maintenance of consolidation journals, intra-group eliminations, currency translation and standards-driven adjustments.
Close coordination & timeline: information collection, fast-close PMO, checklists and cut-off controls.
GAAP conversions: transition from local GAAP to IFRS or the consolidation framework (Lux GAAP), including key accounting policy impacts.
Scope changes & transactions: acquisitions/disposals, purchase price allocation (PPA) and goodwill, changes in ownership interests, reorganisations and transactions under common control.
Combined & consolidated financial statements: preparation of primary statements and notes, disclosure packages and management reports.
Auditor interface: data-room preparation, responses to review queries and full traceability of adjustments.
Customised reporting packs & procedures: design of tailored consolidation packages and a consolidation manual, internal controls and dashboards.
The outcome: transparent, accurate group reporting delivered on schedule, audit-ready, compliant with the applicable frameworks, and designed to inform decision-making.
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In an environment where substance prevails over form, demonstrating a genuine economic presence where activity is directed and controlled has become essential. We design and implement substance frameworks aligned with OECD/BEPS standards and anti-abuse rules, so that functions, risks and assets are consistent with your governance and financial flows.
Diagnosis & gap analysis: mapping of key functions, treaty-access review, anti-abuse testing (PPT), and assessment of decision-making practices and value chain.
Local operating model: definition of responsibilities (RACI), location of decision-making, internal processes, delegations of authority and governance calendar.
Governance & resident management: appointment of experienced local directors, holding board meetings in Luxembourg, preparation of board packs, robust minutes and signing policies.
Infrastructure & resources: office search (lease and fit-out), dedicated facilities (address, lines, IT), recruitment of key personnel (management, finance), payroll and HR.
Banking & operations: set-up of banking relationships, signing mandates, internal controls and approval workflows.
Documentation & evidence of substance: comprehensive substance file (minutes, agendas, travel logs), secure archiving, internal policies and a complete audit trail.
International tax & transfer pricing: alignment of intra-group contracts with operational reality, master file / local file, procurement of tax-residency certificates, support during reviews and audits.
Multi-jurisdiction frameworks (including the UAE): scoping and Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) where applicable, preparation of notifications and filings.
Continuous monitoring: substance KPIs, periodic attestations and proactive adjustments as regulations evolve.
The outcome: a credible, well-documented economic presence that secures treaty benefits, reduces requalification risk and supports your long-term objectives.
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We secure your international tax-transparency framework by making FATCA and the CRS clear, operational and flawlessly executed, without adding burden to your teams.
Frameworks & impacts: clear explanation of objectives, mechanics and operational effects of FATCA/CRS on your entities, products and flows.
FATCA vs. CRS: mapping of key differences (scope, thresholds, statuses, reporting perimeters) with pragmatic recommendations.
Investor self-certifications: analysis and qualification of forms (e.g., W-8 / W-9), consistency checks and evidential archiving.
Status classification: determination of applicable FATCA/CRS statuses (financial institutions, active/passive NFFEs, individuals, etc.).
Due diligence & beneficial owners: procedures to identify and validate controlling persons and beneficial owners, aligned with KYC/AML.
Data sets & timetable: identification of required data, definition of cut-offs, scheduling of deadlines and quality controls.
Technical reporting: preparation of files (OECD/XML schemas), testing, submission via authorised portals and tracking of acknowledgements.
Internal controls & governance: policies, responsibility matrices, audit trail, and staff training.
Regulatory support: handling of authority requests, responses to audits/reviews and targeted remediations.
The outcome: a robust, well-documented and frictionless FATCA/CRS framework that minimises non-compliance risk while protecting your reputation.
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From concept to first close, OWL Services orchestrates the complete launch of your General Partner and the associated investment vehicle, without drowning you in jargon or acronyms.
Legal & tax architecture: design of the framework (GP, fund, SPVs), alignment of control with objectives, and jurisdictional scoping.
Constitutional & marketing documentation: articles/limited partnership agreement or fund rules, partnership agreements, term sheet, and compliant marketing materials.
Regulatory pathway: required authorisations and notifications, and liaison with regulators and key counterparties.
Operating ecosystem: selection and coordination of depositary, banking, fund administrator, transfer agent, auditor and legal counsel.
Governance & initial policies: charters; valuation, risk and remuneration policies; RACI matrices and operating manuals.
Capital raising: milestone calendar, data room, subscriptions, KYC/AML, and commitment management.
Closing coordination: checklists, execution of signatures, subscription/escrow accounts, and operational go-live.
The outcome: a fully compliant, investor-ready platform delivered on time and on budget, primed to deploy capital with confidence.
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Achieve uncompromising accuracy at every reporting date. OWL Services’ independent NAV desk transforms raw market data into a single, audit-ready figure that investors can trust.
Data & models: tier-one pricing sources; validated yield curves and reference datasets; approved valuation models (listed and unlisted).
Frequency & scope: daily, weekly or monthly calculations; multi-class/series; side pockets and complex corporate actions.
Specific mechanisms: equalisation, carried-interest waterfalls, fees and accruals handled consistently and fully documented.
Controls & reconciliations: four-eyes principle, variance analysis, and comprehensive reconciliation with custodians, brokers and fund administrators prior to release.
Governance & audit trail: valuation policy, checklists, complete audit trail and audit-ready files.
Dissemination: NAV sheets, reporting packs and secure publication via the investor portal.
The outcome: a NAV that is clear, defensible and released on schedule, ensuring a transparent valuation ready for confident disclosure.