Carried interest tax reform: Luxembourg's strategic update for 2026
11 Aug 2025
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On 24 July 2025, a key bill of law was brought before the Luxembourg Parliament introducing a proposal designed to rejuvenate the carried interest tax framework for managers of Luxembourg alternative investment funds (AIFs). With its sights set on fiscal year 2026, this initiative intends to modernise the tax regime, enhancing Luxembourg’s ability to attract talented professionals in the competitive AIF sector.
Key updates include:
- Broader eligibility for beneficiaries, extending beyond AIFM employees to include advisors, independent directors and other service providers.
- Two distinct tax treatments for carried interest, offering reduced rates for contractual arrangements and tax exemptions for participation-based arrangements under specific conditions.
- Alignment with the 2023-2028 coalition programme, underscoring Luxembourg's commitment to being a leading AIF hub.
The new regime should come into effect in 2026, phasing out its predecessor entirely. For current and prospective stakeholders, this promises a forward-thinking, accommodating environment that encourages both retention and recruitment of high-calibre professionals.
These changes aim to provide clarity, fairness, and a compelling reason to work in Luxembourg's AIF sector.
The official page to follow the progress of the bill through the legislative process, can be found here.
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