The engine room of European private wealth, where the funds, the holding companies and the custodians actually sit. An investor permit starts at 500,000 euros into a Luxembourg company, and EU nationals simply register on arrival.
| Income | Tax | Effective | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300K | $112K | 37% | $188K |
| $1M | $427K | 43% | $573K |
| $3M | $1.3M | 44% | $1.7M |
Simplified marginal model, indicative 2026 brackets, non-US single filer. Run the engine with your own income, exit, passports, and family to see where Luxembourg City ranks for you.
EU nationals register on arrival. Others need a residence permit for highly qualified workers or an investor permit from €500K in a Luxembourg company.
| From | Hours |
|---|---|
| New York | 8.4 |
| London | 1.7 |
| Zurich | 1.5 |
| Dubai | 7.1 |
| Singapore | 13.7 |
| Tel Aviv | 4.8 |
On the simplified 2026 model, about $427K, an effective 43%, leaving $573K. At $300K the rate is 37%, at $3M it is 44%. Social contributions, deductions, and treaties are not included.
EU nationals register on arrival. Others need a residence permit for highly qualified workers or an investor permit from €500K in a Luxembourg company. Routes that matter for money: Golden visa, Founder & talent.
The cost index is 88 against Zurich at 100, safety 9/10, schools 9/10, 1,600 sun hours a year.
The engine takes what you earn and what you hold, then orders every address on the board against it.
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Tax figures use a simplified marginal model with indicative 2026 brackets for a non-US single filer, ignore social contributions, most deductions, wealth taxes, and treaties, and are not advice. Residence rules change often. Verify before acting.