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VAT (Value Added Tax): 0%
Capital Gains Tax: 0% after a 6-month holding period (one of the shortest holding periods in Europe!)
During the 6 months: The profit is taxed at your personal income tax rate (up to 42% – so DO NOT sell within 6 months)
Wealth Tax: 0% (Luxembourg has no wealth tax)
Storage: Bank safe deposit box (Banque de Luxembourg, BCEE) or private vault
For cross-border commuters: If you live in Germany and buy gold in Luxembourg – your country of residence taxes the profit (the 6-month rule applies ONLY to Luxembourg tax residents)