Company registration in Liechtenstein

Registration fee is from 7000 €

Registration period — 3 weeks

Minimum authorized capital - 30 000 CHF

Remote opening — yes

Financial statements — yes

The Principality of Liechtenstein is a state in the west of central Europe, bordering Austria and Switzerland. The capital is the city Vaduz. 

Liechtenstein is considered one of the smallest countries in Europe. A stable political and economic system, favourable investment conditions and tax benefits attract foreign investors and make Liechtenstein one of the financial centres of Europe.

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

Liechtenstein recognizes a legal entity as its tax resident if it is controlled and managed from the territory of the Principality, and if the legal entity is registered in Liechtenstein. The income of a legal entity derived from any type of business activity, as well as from capital gains and passive investments, is subject to taxation.

Our specialists know how to register a company in Liechtenstein and will provide you with highly qualified service and advise you on all issues. 

Liechtenstein advantages

1

Opening of bank account in Liechtenstein

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Favourable investment conditions for non-residents

3

Stable banking system and currency

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Liechtenstein is the financial centre of Europe

General Information

Registration Features

Liechtenstein law provides for several forms of business establishment: joint-stock company (AG), limited liability company (GmbH), trust (Anstalt), foundation (Stiftung).

Company Name

The name of the company must end with a word, phrase or abbreviation that indicates the form of the company: for example, "GmbH", "AG".

Authorized Capital

The minimum share capital for a GmbH is CHF 30,000, and there is a payment requirement.

Director

At least one, individual, resident of Liechtenstein.

Shareholders

At least one, individual or legal entety, no residency requirement.

Financial Reporting

GmbH companies are required to maintain and submit annual financial statements.

Taxation

The corporate tax rate is 12.5%. The minimum tax amount for GmbH companies is CHF 1800. The standard VAT rate is 8.1%.

Confidentiality

The state register is open. Information about the director, shareholder, and the size of the company's share capital is publicly available. Information about the beneficiaries of the company is publicly available.

Stages of company registration

01

Choosing the name and form of the company

To incorporate a company in Liechtenstein, you first need to make a request to the Commercial Registry of Companies to verify the name. Once the name is confirmed, the corporate documents are prepared. The most common form of company incorporation is a limited liability company (GmbH).

02

Preparation and collection of documents

Each member of the company must provide a passport and proof of residence (utility bill). Also at this stage, information about the activities and share capital of the GmbH is provided.

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 constituent documents are signed. Then GmbH bank account is opened and the amount of the share capital is deposited. After the bank confirms that the amount of the share capital has been credited, documents for the registration of the GmbH are submitted to the Commercial Registry. It is possible to register a company in Liechtenstein remotely (registration actions are carried out by a lawyer on the basis of a power of attorney).

04

Formation of the share capital (if necessary)

A minimum of 50% of the share capital must be paid before registration.

05

Company registration

The process of company registration generally takes 3-4 weeks from the date of receipt of the required set of documents and depending on the workload of the Commercial Register.

06

Receiving of corporate documents

As soon as a company in Liechtenstein is registered, the Commercial Registry issues ready-made corporate documents with the appropriate stamps.

07

Legalization of documents (if necessary)

If necessary, the company's documents are submitted for legalisation and apostille.

08

Delivery of corporate documents

The originals of the company's corporate documents are sent by courier service.

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