Liechtenstein has a good reputation at international level when it comes to the financial sector. One of the reasons it has earned such reputation is the well-established insurance sector which is one of the most prolific segments of the financial industry. Opening a company in the insurance sector in Liechtenstein is subject to various regulations…
Liechtenstein’s financial industry has led to the development of the information, technology and communications (IT&C) sector which has become very important for the Principality’s economy in the last few years. With a pressing need to offer innovative technologies to financial companies and with the new legislation which welcomes fintech startups, opening an IT company in…
Renowned more as a financial center in Europe, Liechtenstein relies mainly on the import of goods. Also, without having any seaports, most of these imports are brought into the country by air, railway or road transportation means which has led to the development of truck businesses in Liechtenstein. Adhering to the Swiss…
Foreign investors who do not want to start a company in Liechtenstein from scratch can purchase a ready-made one or can buy shares in a company. The purchase of company shares in Liechtenstein is regulated by the Company Act, as the Principality has no strict regulations related to these types of transactions. The purchase of…
Foreign investors coming to Liechtenstein with the purpose of starting a business here can do so through various methods. Even if the preferred choice is to open a new company, some of them choose to buy shelf companies or to enter into merger and acquisition deals. The latter option is often chosen by large…
Foreign enterprisers and corporations may establish several types of companies in Liechtenstein. While investors seeking to start small businesses may choose the partnership or the private limited liability company, companies and those interested in making a large investment will usually the public limited liability company, also known as the joint stock company in…
Foreign enterprisers can set up various types of companies in Liechtenstein. In order to do that, they must respect the provisions of the Commercial Law based on which they will choose the appropriate business form and then register it with the Public Trade Register in Liechtenstein. Foreign investors who for some…
Liechtenstein is one of the most prolific investment centers in Europe, therefore the Government has enabled a tax system which reflects this attribute. In order to attract foreign investors, Liechtenstein has one of the lowest corporate taxes in Europe: 12,5%. However, this is not the only tax levied in Liechtenstein. If you want to open a company in Liechtenstein and need…
Liechtenstein is one of the most prolific financial centers in Europe and many foreign investors set up companies in various industries here. In order to help these investors to repatriate profits as easy as possible and with the least possible impact on the taxes they pay, Liechtenstein has signed numerous double…
Switzerland and Liechtenstein have strong economic ties, as the Principality has adopted the Swiss franc as a national currency, but also because Liechtenstein shares a large portion of its borders with Switzerland. In order to regulate the taxation of income of individuals commuting from one state to the other for employment, Liechtenstein and Switzerland…
