Mastering international recruitment in Luxembourg

Luxembourg, a true economic and cultural crossroads in Europe, stands out for its commitment to attracting and valuing international talent. The country is increasingly facilitating the integration of foreign workers to meet the demands of a constantly evolving labor market.

But what about employers? What are the key aspects to master for successful international recruitment? Immigration procedures, favorable tax regimes, social security: this training provides comprehensive guidance to help you navigate these challenges with confidence and optimize your international hiring strategies.

Master immigration-related procedures for hiring international employees.

Understand the tax incentives provided by the government to attract international talent.

Identify the practical implications of recruiting international employees from a tax and social security perspective.

Immigration Aspects:

• Who can work in Luxembourg without prior authorization?
• Who needs to apply for prior authorization before starting employment in Luxembourg?
• The different work permits in Luxembourg and their application procedures.

Optimizing the Compensation of International Employees:

• For highly experienced employees: who qualifies for the expatriate tax regime? What are the benefits of this regime?
• For young employees: what tax measures are in place to facilitate their integration in Luxembourg?

Practical Aspects – Tax and Social Security Implications:

• Understanding the importance of tax residency for your international employees and their reporting obligations in Luxembourg.
• What are the benefits of the simplified tax return when an employee joins mid-year?
• Key considerations regarding employees' affiliation with Luxembourg’s social security system and cross-border employment.

Special case – International Interns:

• A complete analysis of the situation for foreign interns (work authorization, internship residence permits, third-country nationals, internships longer than 3 months…).
• Does a foreign intern need to be affiliated with the social security system?
• New procedure for creating social security numbers for interns from third countries.

• Theoretical Presentation
• Illustrations
• Questions & Answers