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On 24 April 2026, the CSSF published Version 8 of its FAQ on Crypto-Assets for Undertakings for Collective Investment (the “ FAQ”). Following the significant amendments introduced by Version 7 of the FAQ in connection with the entry into application of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on markets in crypto

Regulation (EU) 2026/1386 of 17 June 2026 on the screening of foreign investments in the Union (the “ Regulation”) restructures the Member States’ framework for the assessment of foreign investments, notably making screening mechanisms mandatory across all Member States, introducing a common minimum

New draft law proposes broader financing options, active management and cross-compartment flexibility. Luxembourg’s securitisation framework is widely regarded as one of the most versatile in Europe, offering a combination of structural flexibility, investor protection and legal certainty that few

The Municipality of Leudelange's property tax multiplier has been annulled as an unlawful remunerative charge with no basis in Luxembourg law. In a decision dated 19 May 2026 (Administrative Court, No. 53928C ), the Luxembourg Administrative Court ( Cour administrative ) held that the exceptional

Facts In a judgment of 21 April 2026 ( No. 52991C ), the Higher Administrative Court ( Cour administrative ) dismissed an appeal brought by a Luxembourg société à responsabilité limitée (the “ Company”) acting through its liquidator. The Company held a 49.95% stake in a Polish entity (the “ Polish

Background On 13 April 2026, the Direct Tax Administration ( Administration des contributions directes ) (the " DTA") published Circular L.I.R. No. 56/2 - 56bis/2 (the " Circular"), confirming Luxembourg’s adoption of the OECD’s simplified and streamlined approach to the arm’s length principle for

ESMA flags persistent gaps in cross-border fund marketing compliance ESMA's cross-border fund marketing review confirms that, almost four years after the cross-border distribution of funds regime entered into force, many managers still fall short of regulatory expectations. ESMA has published its

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (the " LuxSE") has published updated versions of its Rules & Regulations (“ R&R") and Trading Manual (“ TM"), both effective June 2026. The updates touch three distinct areas: alignment with the EU Listing Act package, preparation for the shift to T+1 settlement, and a

Three recent developments under the Market Abuse Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 596/2014) (" MAR") warrant attention. On 8 May 2026, the ESMA published an update to its Questions and Answers on MAR (the " Q&A") clarifying the annual audit obligation under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016

On 17 June 2026, the General Court of the European Union handed down a judgment in case T-184/25 – Veronsaajien oikeudenvalvontayksikkö v A Oy on the VAT treatment of loan servicing. The judgment has significant implications for Luxembourg securitisation transactions. Facts of the case A Oy is the

In its judgment of 13 May 2026 in Case C-603/24 , Stellantis Portugal, S.A. (successor to General Motors Portugal (" GMP")) v Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira , the Court of Justice of the European Union (" CJEU") confirmed that transfer pricing adjustments implemented to achieve a predetermined

On 18 June 2026, the OECD released a Public Consultation Document proposing a revision of Chapter VII of the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines (“T P Guidelines”) on intra-group services, which seeks to align the existing guidance with the foundational principles set out in Chapters I-III. The