FOUNDATION & PHILANTHROPY
Foundation, non-profit organisations & philanthropy
Structures whose purpose is non-profit may exist under a specific legal form such as a foundation or non-profit organisation. Their purpose is generally to raise or allocate funds to specific projects. We have a strong track record in this area and have assisted in setting up a number of these structures for clients and advising on issues specific to Luxembourg law.
Why Choose Our Team for Philanthropy
Practical, tax-aware advice for foundations and non-profit organisations in Luxembourg.
Practical Structuring Support
Hands-on assistance from initial setup to governance — tailored to philanthropic objectives and legal obligations.
Luxembourg Legal & Tax Expertise
In-depth knowledge of Luxembourg foundation and non-profit tax regimes to optimise structure and compliance.
Experienced Advisory Team
A proven track record assisting clients with establishing and operating non-profit entities under Luxembourg law.
Leading Advisory Team
Our team assists a wide range of clients — from institutions and family offices to private donors — on all aspects of foundation and non-profit law in Luxembourg.
Our clients
Our clients include a number of entities that need assistance in the establishment and operation of non-profit structures — foundations, charitable organisations and philanthropic vehicles.
We support clients across the whole lifecycle: setting up the entity, advising on governance and tax treatment, and providing ongoing compliance support.
Our services
Our team has extensive experience in providing services in this area, including:
Assistance in establishing non-profit structures (foundations and non-profit organisations)
Guidance in setting up structures for philanthropy projects
Advice on non-profit organisation and foundation law (constitutional perspective)
Tax advice for foundations and non-profit entities (Luxembourg law)
Ongoing compliance and governance support
Drafting constitutive documents and governance rules
Regulatory engagement and liaison with authorities
Cross-border philanthropic structures and grant-making
Endowment and asset management for foundations
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Our team combines legal, tax and practical expertise to support non-profit initiatives.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Recognition and client feedback
Endorsements from leading directories and clients.
They are very skilled on both Luxembourg and international tax regulations.
Legal 500 2025
Legal 500
The lawyers are knowledgeable, helpful and available.
Client testimonial
Client
Etude Breininger has a commercial understanding of its clients' motivations and is practice and solution-oriented.
Chambers Europe 2025
Chambers Europe
Technically authoritative but able to pragmatically solve problems.
Legal 500 2023
Legal 500
Industry Recognition
Chambers Europe 2025 - Tax Luxembourg
"Etude Breininger is technically authoritative and able to pragmatically solve problems."
Legal 500 2023 - Tax Luxembourg
"Demonstrates excellent analytical and problem-solving skills."
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