Expat Guide

Several stores in Luxembourg offer everything you need for DIY projects, including tools and expert advice. Photo: Shutterstock

Do it yourself stores

You enjoy painting walls or making custom wood cabinets yourself? There’s a lot you can achieve!

Kangkan Halder • 15.08.2024

Citizens of certain countries will need to formally register their residency in the grand duchy with their nearest embassy. But not all expats need to. Photo: Shutterstock

Do you need to register with an embassy?

Aaron Grunwald • 14.08.2024

Residents in Luxembourg must register with their local town hall. Library picture: Mike Zenari (2018)

Register with commune

Aaron Grunwald • 13.08.2024

Laura Foulds specialises in UK, US and Luxembourg personal tax advice. Library picture: Romain Gamba (2022)

Expat tax advisor: “Withholding is not your final tax bill”

Aaron Grunwald • 12.08.2024

At press time, there were 7 electricity providers listed on the Luxembourg Regulatory Institute (ILR) website. Library picture: Guy Wolff (2022)

Turn on utilities

Chris Stoneman • 11.08.2024

Here are a few popular spots for expat looking for a fun night out. Library photo: Mike Zenari

Expat Guide: Nightlife

Chris Stoneman • 10.08.2024

Sherry Sideris, head of the immigration and relocation division at the Wirtz law office. Library picture: Matic Zorman (2021).

Property search: what expats should consider

Aaron Grunwald • 09.08.2024

Non-residents who work in Luxembourg are may also apply for aid vouchers from the state. Photo: Shutterstock

Finding a crèche in Luxembourg

Delano.lu • 08.08.2024

Luxembourg’s garbage containers are colour-coded: blue for paper, green for glass, brown for organic waste and black for mixed waste. Photo: Maison Moderne

Sorting garbage and recycling

Kangkan Halder • 07.08.2024

If you’ve just arrived and need to open a bank account, or you need to switch institutions, here’s a quick primer on what you’ll need to do. Library picture: Matic Zorman (2020)

Bank account set-up

Chris Stoneman • 06.08.2024

Sylvie Michel is the Banque de Luxembourg’s head of HR business partnering, talent management and development. Photo: BDL

Grappling with Luxembourg’s very international workplaces

Delano.lu • 05.08.2024

The Lëtzebuerg City Bibliothèque is located on 3 Rue Genistre in Luxembourg’s Ville-Haute. Photo: Eva Krins / Maison Moderne

Check out these places to read

Lydia Linna • 04.08.2024

Charles Pletsch, head of retail banking at Spuerkeess. Library picture: Romain Gamba (2022)

Applying for a mortgage

Aaron Grunwald • 03.08.2024

The public/private split in Luxembourg may--culturally and financially--differ to what you know from home. Photo: Shutterstock

From scrappy to the big hitters: employers in Luxembourg

Delano.lu • 02.08.2024

Aline Hartz shares advice about what to do in cases of sextortion. Photo: Matic Zorman / Maison Moderne

Cases of sextortion: what to do

Delano.lu • 01.08.2024

Luxembourg boasts a wide range of stores for home décor and furniture. Photo: Shutterstock

Home décor and furniture

Kangkan Halder • 31.07.2024

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