On Wednesday, 25 June, the British Chamber of Commerce for Luxembourg held its Annual General Meeting, generously hosted by the Maples Group. Andrew Notter, Chair of the BCC, presented an overview of the Chamber’s achievements over the past year and shared plans for the year ahead. Notably, membership grew from 345 to 360 members, and the Chamber organised 26 events, welcoming over 1,600 attendees in 2024. Looking to the future, the Chamber is set to continue its dynamic programme of events in 2025, and we look forward to welcoming new members, partners, and sponsors. A variety of exciting events are already planned—be sure to register early!
Rugby has long been known as a sport with important values that builds character. Combining physical fitness with strategic thinking, teamwork, respect, and resilience, it teaches lessons that last a lifetime - on and off the field. In Luxembourg, rugby continues to grow in popularity, offering a vibrant community and excellent opportunities for children and young people to get involved. This year has marked a new milestone for the growth of the sport in the Grand Duchy with new entries from the Rugby Club Luxembourg and Rugby Club Esch.
On Thursday 19 June 2025, the British Chamber of Commerce and the Ireland Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce held a joint evening event at Hotel Parc Belair. Ken O’Mahony gave a detailed presentation on personal tax and inheritance issues affecting people with ties to Luxembourg, Ireland, and the UK. He explained how each country handles inheritance differently—who gets taxed, what exemptions apply, and how residency and domicile affect tax obligations. Ken also covered key differences in handling property, cash, shares, and businesses, pointing out how important it is to get proper advice—especially when estates span multiple countries.
Linklaters has advised the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on the issuance of its digital treasury certificates using blockchain technology. The transaction, completed on 18 June 2025, marked Luxembourg’s first sovereign transaction fully on a blockchain platform.
The British Chamber of Commerce for Luxembourg recently carried out a membership survey, pledging to donate €5 for each response received to Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner, which supports children with cancer. We are proud to share that we made a donation of €500. A heartfelt thank you to all our members who took the time to share their feedback and, in doing so, helped support this important cause. Your engagement made this contribution possible.
On June 10, 2025, the British Chamber of Commerce for Luxembourg hosted an engaging and future-forward event under the banner of their newly founded subgroup: the BCC Emerging Leaders. Designed to foster dialogue between up-and-coming talent and seasoned professionals, the event focused on breaking down generational communication barriers and creating an environment where ambition is celebrated—not judged.
The British Chamber of Commerce for Luxembourg (BCC) and LETZPACT – the Luxembourg Association of Public Affairs Professionals – is pleased to announce a new partnership . This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to fostering transparency, dialogue, and excellence in public affairs practices in Luxembourg.
Earlier this month, the BCC, together with our valued partners LuxTimes and Spuerkeess, hosted the 4th edition of the Luxembourg International Business Summit (LIBS) on the topic "Driving Global Growth from Luxembourg" — and what a success it was! Held against the stunning backdrop of the Spuerkeess rooftop, this flagship event welcomed over 160 participants from Luxembourg’s vibrant business community and beyond — including entrepreneurs, CEOs, government representatives, and trade experts.
Friday 11 July - City Rally 2025 Discover Luxembourg in 12 epic stops, 12 vibrant terraces such as Mesa Verde, Amore, Bazaar, Beim Renert, De Gudde Wëllen, Ennert de Steiler, Pas Sage, Shinzo, Tetro, Tube, Urban City, Wëllem, and endless fun! Connect with the community, explore the city, and collect visas at each stop in your Paperjam Passport! Games, challenges, and surprises await at every stop! Collect as many visas as possible to win prizes and join 5,000+ participants for an event filled with laughter, discovery, and connection.
The UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy recently accepted the British Chamber of Commerce proposal that all UK Ambassadors and High Commissioners will become honorary presidents of their host countries. This marks an important step in strengthening economic diplomacy and brings new opportunities for collaboration, visibility, and influence.
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Kick Cancer Into Touch Golf Day 2025 on Saturday 14 June. The Des McKenna Perpetual Memorial Golf 50th special objective of the day is to have fun and raise money, simple as that - Putting, golf, face painting, Ukrainian Dancers.
