translate English to French: It has been a member of the European Union since 1958 and was a major initiator of its establishment . The high reliability of fiscal policy, coupled with comparatively low tax rates - such as for deposit fees subject to sales tax - are further examples of the undisputed advantages of Luxembourg's location.
La grande fiabilité offerte par sa politique fiscale ainsi que les taux d'imposition relativement faibles (par exemple les droits de garde soumis à l'impôt sur le chiffre d'affaires) sont autant d'autres avantages incontestés de cet emplacement.