The time between submitting the application and validation by the Ministry of Economy generally varies between several weeks and a few months depending on the period and the volume of applications.

Yes, this is an important rule to follow: your application must be approved by the Ministry of the Economy before work begins. Any project launched without prior approval will not be eligible for reimbursement. We therefore recommend that you contact us as soon as possible, ideally 2 to 3 months before your desired start date.

The grant is paid after the project is fully completed. You first pay the final invoice to the service provider, then you receive reimbursement of 70% of eligible costs from the Ministry of Economy.

No, the SME Digital Package cannot be combined with other state aid for the same eligible costs. However, you can benefit from other aid for separate projects, within the limits of the European de minimis thresholds.

No, there is no minimum age requirement. You simply need a valid business permit issued by the Ministry of the Economy. However, in practice, it is recommended that your business has been operating for at least 12 months. You can submit an application provided you present a clear and detailed business plan demonstrating your company's viability and digital strategy.

No. The minimum budget of 3,000€ is expressed excluding VAT. The total amount including VAT will therefore be 3,000€ + the applicable Luxembourg VAT (generally 17%).

Yes, SME Packages funds are subject to annual budgets. It is strongly recommended that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing out on the available funding.