Luxembourg
Location: Northwestern Europe
Broadcast Regulators
Currencies
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Q. Are there any requirements, when sending EUR?
A. Just your details, the beneficiary details and the purpose of the payment.
Q. Can I send inbound and outbound payments?
A. Yes, there are no restrictions on sending money into or outside of countries using the Euro.
Q. How much can I send?
A. As much as you want.
Q. How long will it take for my funds to be received?
A. Standard international payment time. However, with the right foreign exchange broker, this can be done as fast as the same day.
Q. Who can I send EUR to?
A. Both individuals and businesses can receive funds for countries sending with the Euro.
Q. Is sending EUR expensive?
A. Not if you use the right currency broker, who will be able to offer you bank-beating exchange rates and significantly lower payment charges.
Q. Can you use forward contracts with EUR?
A. Yes. With the right currency broker, you can book a EUR exchange rate forward, protecting you against any adverse currency movements. With these contracts, you will always know exactly what is coming out of your bank account.
Information courtesy of Currencies Direct
Film Commissions
European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN) is a non-profit association, which supports and promotes the European film industry and culture.
Visas & Permits
Visas & Work Permits
Luxembourg is a member of the Schengen area.
UK passport holders can enter Luxembourg visa-free for stays of up to 90 days, over a 180 day period, for some business-related activities (such as attending business meetings). However, for longer stays or other types of work, a visa or permit may be required.
Film Location Permits
Luxembourg can be quite a bureaucratic place to shoot, so allow plenty of lead time for permitting.
Customs
For productions looking to bring in film equipment, Luxembourg is an ATA carnet country.
When to Film
When to Film
Luxembourg has warm weather from May to September and occasional snow during the winter months.
The northern Ardennes region tends to be wetter and colder than the south.
Luxembourg is a predominately Christian country, so those holidays are observed.
Public Holidays
Public holidays may affect timing, availability and costs. See here for public holiday dates in Luxembourg.
Costs & VAT
Luxembourg is a relatively expensive place to shoot.
The standard VAT rate in Luxembourg at the time of writing is set at 17%.
Funding & Tax Incentives
Funding
Cine-Regio is a network of regional film funds in Europe.
Creative Europe is the European Commission's programme for providing support to the culture and audiovisual sectors.
This interactive tool outlines the main EU-related support opportunities for audiovisual and news media sectors. It also covers funding streams beyond the sectoral Creative Europe Programme.
Incentives
At the time of writing, this country does not have any filming incentives. However, up to date information on global filming incentives may be found on the Entertainment Partners' Production Incentives Map.
Treaty Documents
At the time of writing, the UK does not have a trade agreement with this country. However, up to date information about UK trade agreements can be found on the GOV.UK website.