we are
A Contract
Management Company
we Provide
The Best
Retention Solutions
we Keep You
Legally
Compliant
Welcome to TENEBRAS SÀRL
Tenebras Sàrl are specialist providers of contract management solutions for contractors working in Luxembourg. We want to be your partner of choice based on our competence, superlative service, choice of solutions, high retentions and fair pricing.
As part of a global contract management organisation we offer an international perspective to our local offerings. In other words, we are glocal – global yet local.
We ensure that contractors, recruitment business and their corporate clients all stay within the law and that the immigration, tax, social security, employment and labour-leasing laws are all observed painlessly and, for you, in the background.
Our unique compliance portal provides you with accurate real-time information on the compliance status of all our contractors.
For the contactor, he or she is assured of the very highest retentions possible under the law, excellent service and fees that are the best value for money obtainable.
OUR Solutions
The purpose of Tenebras Sàrl is to provide all our clients – contractors, recruitment businesses and corporate clients with the most appropriate immigration, tax and social security solutions that are possible under law.
We aim to provide these solutions offering the highest level of service, surpassing the offerings of competitors and exceeding the expectations of our clients.
We aim to be regarded as the most highly reputed company in Luxembourgish contract management.
Self-Employed Solution
61% Retention
Employed Solution
56% Retention
Self-Employed Solution
The self-employed solution is aimed at EU/ EFTA nationals who want to work independently or third country nationals who carry a residency permit allowing them to work as self-employed in Luxembourg.
Retention
61% +-7%
For a typical contractor
Eligibility
- EU/EEA nationals
- Non-EU/EEA nationals who have a residency permit allowing them to work as self-employed
- A minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree
Features
- The contractor works in Luxembourg as a self-employed person
- A self-employed contractor may claim various business expenses which reduce the tax charge
- Tenebras Sàrl will apply for the trading licence on behalf of the contractor
- Taxes are paid quarterly in advance during the year based on the tax due in the last assessed year (in the first year a self-assessment is made to calculate and pay taxes)
- Social security charges are 25% of gross income (in the first year the contractor may pay the min. monthly amount of EUR 461.77)
Benefits
- Higher retention than being an employee due to the possibility to deduct the entire social security contributions and relevant business expenses
- Flexibility in choosing own working hours and place; possibility of holding simultaneous contracts
- Social security contributions may be reduced by obtaining an A1 in the contractor’s home country
- We prepare the accounting and tax returns for the contractor
- Tenebras Sàrl is expert in Luxembourgish tax and social security
- Tenebras Sàrl provides a single point of contact
Work Permits
Non EU/EEA nationals must obtain themselves
Registrations
- Tenebras Sàrl will ensure all required registrations for taxes and social security, as well as obtain a trade licence for working as self-employed in Luxembourg
- The only registration the contractor must do in person is registration at the town hall
Fees
5% of the monthly invoice value
Amazing facts
Tenebras is part of a multinational group of companies that employs 100+ staff in 11 offices in 10 countries worldwide. Has 14 years of international contract management experience having been working globally with:
40+
Work
Countries
12000+
happy
Contractors
1900+
Recruitment
Agencies
3800+
End
Clients
Employed Solution
The employed solution is available to EU/ EFTA or third country nationals, provided that the agency and the client agree to accept full observance of Luxembourg Employment law in their contracts.
Retention
56% +-6%
For a typical contractor
Eligibility
- All nationals
- No degree required
Features
- The contractor is employed by Tenebras Sàrl (the Employer)
- The Employer runs a payroll and deducts the necessary tax and socialsecurity costs
- The employer and employee social costs are part of the contract value
- Tenebras Sàrl can sponsor the work permits if required
Benefits
- Easy to implement
- Open to non-EU/EEA nationals and non-graduates
- Eligibility for unemployment benefits
- More attractive to lenders
- Immigration services
- Tenebras Sàrl is expert in Luxembourgish tax and social security
- Tenebras Sàrl provides a single point of contact
Work Permits
- Our Luxembourgish company can sponsor work permits
- Work permit cost: 1850 €
- Residence permit cost: 1150 €
Registrations
- Tenebras Sàrl will ensure all required registrations for taxes and social security in Luxembourg
- The only registration the contractor must do in person is registration at the town hall
Fees
7.5% of the monthly invoice value
contact us
We solve all your international mobility and contract management needs. Contact us now and let’s get started working on your project.
Tenebras Sàrl
6, rue Pierre Mergen
L-7397 Hunsdorf
Luxembourg
