Company registration in Liechtenstein

Registration fee is from 7000 €

Registration period — 4 weeks

Minimum authorized capital - 30,000 CHF

Remote opening — yes

Financial statements — yes

The Principality of Liechtenstein is a state in western Central Europe that borders Austria and Switzerland. Its capital is the city of Vaduz.

Liechtenstein is considered one of the smallest countries in Europe. A stable political and economic system, favorable investment conditions, and tax incentives attract foreign investors and make Liechtenstein one of Europe's financial centers.

Maira Consult recommends using companies registered in Liechtenstein for asset management, investment activities, international trade, as well as holding companies and family trusts.

Why register a company in Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein has officially abandoned banking secrecy and joined the automatic exchange of tax information, aligning its tax system with OECD standards, including the global minimum tax under Pillar Two for large international groups. This means that a company registered in Liechtenstein is perceived by banks and counterparties as belonging to a highly reputable jurisdiction rather than a classic offshore, while the base corporate tax rate remains one of the lowest in Europe (12.5%).

Registering a company in Liechtenstein through Maira Consult takes 3 to 4 weeks and can be carried out remotely through an authorized representative acting under a power of attorney. We help you choose between a GmbH, AG, Anstalt, or Stiftung depending on the purpose of the structure, whether it's asset management, a holding company, or a family trust, and we support the entire process, including selecting a local fiduciary representative.

Liechtenstein advantages

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Opening an account with Liechtenstein banks

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Favorable investment conditions for non-residents

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Stable banking system and currency

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Liechtenstein is a financial center of Europe

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Recognized reputation as a financial center that meets OECD standards for transparency

General Information

Registration Features

Liechtenstein's legislation provides for several forms of business establishment:

  • joint-stock company (AG),
  • limited liability company (GmbH),
  • trust (Anstalt),
  • foundation (Stiftung).

Company Name

The company name must include a word or abbreviation indicating its legal form, for example, "GmbH" or "AG".

Authorized Capital

The minimum share capital for a GmbH is CHF 30,000, and there is a mandatory requirement for it to be paid in full.

Director

At least one member of the management board must be a Liechtenstein resident holding an appropriate professional qualification (lawyer, trustee/fiduciary, auditor, or a state-recognized commercial qualification). This role is usually performed by a licensed local fiduciary and constitutes a separate paid service. We recommend clarifying the exact citizenship and qualification requirements individually for your structure.

Shareholders

The requirement is at least one individual or legal entity, with no restrictions on residency.

Financial Reporting

Registered GmbH companies must prepare and submit financial statements annually.

Taxation

  • The corporate tax rate is 12.5%, and the minimum tax amount for a GmbH is CHF 1,800.
  • VAT is charged at the standard rate of 8.1%.

Confidentiality

The state register is public, and it provides publicly available information on the company's director, shareholders, and the amount of its share capital. Access to the register of beneficial owners is restricted: it is available only to government authorities, entities obligated to conduct compliance checks, and persons who can demonstrate a legitimate interest.

Stages of company registration

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Choosing the name and form of the company

Before registering a company in Liechtenstein, it is necessary to submit a request to the Commercial Register to check the availability of the name. Once it is approved, preparation of the corporate documents begins. The most popular form for registration is a limited liability company (GmbH).

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Preparation and collection of documents

At this stage, information about the share capital and the company's scope of activity must be submitted for the GmbH. Each participant is also required to provide a passport and proof of residential address (for example, a utility bill).

03

Identification of company participants

Before the company is registered in the Liechtenstein Commercial Register, a shareholders' meeting is held in the presence of a notary in Liechtenstein and the incorporation documents are signed. Next, a company account for the GmbH is opened at a local bank and the share capital amount is deposited. After the bank confirms receipt of the share capital amount, the documents for registering the GmbH are submitted to the Commercial Register. Remote registration of a company in Liechtenstein is also possible (the registration actions are carried out by a lawyer acting under a power of attorney).

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Formation of the share capital (if necessary)

Before the registration process begins, at least 50% of the share capital amount must be paid in.

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Company registration

The process of registering a company in Liechtenstein generally takes 3 to 4 weeks from the day the required set of documents is received, depending on the Commercial Register's workload.

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Receiving of corporate documents

As soon as the company in Liechtenstein is registered, the Commercial Register issues the finished corporate documents bearing the relevant markings.

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Legalization of documents (if necessary)

If necessary, the company's documents are sent for legalization and apostille certification.

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Delivery of corporate documents

The original corporate documents of the company are sent by courier service.

Answers to the Most Common Questions:

To register a company in Liechtenstein, you need to choose a legal form, prepare the founding documents, hold a shareholders' meeting in the presence of a local notary, open a bank account to deposit the share capital, and submit the documents to the Commercial Register. The procedure can be carried out remotely through an authorized representative.
The cost of registering a company in Liechtenstein starts from 7,000 euros, which includes document preparation, payment of state fees, and support throughout the registration process.
The business registration process takes approximately 3-4 weeks from the moment all necessary documents are submitted to the Commercial Register.
Corporate tax has a standard rate of 12.5%. The minimum tax amount for GmbH-type companies is 1,800 Swiss francs. The standard VAT rate is 8.1%.
A legal entity is considered a tax resident of Liechtenstein if its management and control are exercised from the territory of the principality, or if it is registered within the principality.
The corporate tax rate is 12.5%. The minimum tax amount for GmbH-type companies is 1,800 Swiss francs.
Liechtenstein has lost its offshore zone status, as its tax system complies with international standards of transparency and information exchange. Companies are required to keep financial records and pay taxes in accordance with the law.
The principality offers favorable conditions for investment funds, including a stable political and economic system, favorable tax rates, and flexible legislation, which attracts investors and makes the country one of Europe's financial centers.

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