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Christophe is a tax Partner within the International Tax and Transaction Services team of EY Luxembourg.
He is focused on the tax aspects of the organization and operation of a breadth of private investment funds; distressed, mezzanine and other fixed income funds; real estate and infrastructure funds; hedge funds and other customized fund arrangements. His practice also covers the structuring of employee co-investment plans, carried interest and other compensation plans.
Christophe has joined EY again in 2017 after having worked for 8 years as a tax Partner in an international law firm. Prior to that he worked at EY in their Brussels, NY and Luxembourg offices.
Christophe holds a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Brussels, an additional business degree from the university of Leuven and holds a tax degree from the Solvay Business School in Brussels. He is a qualified lawyer and a Luxembourg certified accountant.
How Christophe is building a better working world
Upholding good moral values that Christophe believes to be important have guided him in his work and allowed him to build solid, long lasting relationships with clients and peers. This demeanour inspires like-minded people that surround him to share them.
Christophe's latest thinking
EY Luxembourg hosted the Asset Servicers Tax Roundtable bringing together tax professionals and industry experts to discuss the latest tax developments, compliance obligations, and regulatory updates affecting asset servicers. This edition focused on key areas such as personal tax, VAT updates, legal and compliance challenges, and the growing impact of ESG considerations in tax governance.
25 Mar 2025
Dan Zandona
Luxembourg adopts various measures reducing individuals’ tax burden
On 11 December 2024, the Luxembourg Parliament approved two legislative proposals containing certain individual income tax, corporate income tax, net wealth tax and fund taxation measures. The proposed changes for individual taxpayers include a number of measures to alleviate the tax burden on households and to increase the attractiveness of Luxembourg as a workplace.
17 Dec 2024
Bart Van Droogenbroek
Réformes fiscales : Le plan pour attirer les talents et rasséréner les contribuables
Le Luxembourg lance des réformes afin d’attirer les talents internationaux et améliorer les finances des résidents. Le projet de loi du gouvernement (n°8414, ci-après « le projet de loi ») propose diverses mesures visant à réduire la charge fiscale et à booster l'attractivité du Grand-Duché pour travailler et y vivre.
21 Oct 2024
Christophe Joosen
Luxembourg provides details on tax exemption for rental allowances; strategy to attract young talent
Circular L.I.R. No. 115/14 (Circular), issued on 27 September 2024, provides details on the tax-exempt rental allowance for a primary residence (prime locative).
15 Oct 2024
Bart Van Droogenbroek
Tax Exemption on Rental Allowances – A financial boost to attract young talent
Starting 1 June 2024, a non-time limited partial tax exemption applies to the allowance paid to an employee for the purpose of renting accommodation occupied as the employee’s principal residence, provided specific conditions are met.
11 Jul 2024
Christophe Joosen