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

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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 include a word or abbreviation indicating its legal form, such as “GmbH” or “AG”.

Authorized Capital

The minimum authorized capital for a GmbH is CHF 30,000, and there is a mandatory requirement to pay it.

Director

At least one individual who is a resident of Liechtenstein is required.

Shareholders

The requirement is the presence of at least one individual or legal entity, without restrictions on residency.

Financial Reporting

Registered GmbH companies must prepare and submit financial statements every year.

Taxation

The corporate tax rate is 12.5% and the minimum tax amount for a GmbH is CHF 1800. VAT is charged at the standard rate of 8.1%.

Confidentiality

The state register is open and public information about the director, shareholders and the amount of the company's authorized capital is available. Information on the beneficiaries of a GmbH is also freely available.

Stages of company registration

01

Choosing the name and form of the company

Before registering a company in Liechtenstein, you need to submit a request to the Commercial Registry to check the availability of the name. After its approval, the preparation of corporate documents begins. The most popular form of incorporation is a limited liability company (GmbH).

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Preparation and collection of documents

At this stage, you need to provide information about the authorized capital and the scope of the GmbH. Each member is also required to provide a passport and proof of residence (e.g., 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 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).

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Formation of the share capital (if necessary)

At least 50% of the authorized capital must be paid in before the registration process begins.

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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.

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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.

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Legalization of documents (if necessary)

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

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Delivery of corporate documents

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

Answers to the Most Common Questions:

To register a company in Liechtenstein, it is necessary to choose the legal form, prepare the founding documents, hold a shareholders' meeting in the presence of a local notary, open a bank account to deposit the authorized capital and submit the documents to the Commercial Registry. The procedure can be performed remotely through an authorized representative.
The cost of company registration in Liechtenstein starts from 7000 euros, which includes preparation of documents, payment of state fees and support of the registration process.
The process of company registration in Liechtenstein takes approximately 3-4 weeks from the moment of submission of all necessary documents to the Commercial Registry.
Liechtenstein has a corporate tax rate of 12.5%. The minimum tax amount for companies of the GmbH type is CHF 1,800. The standard VAT rate is 8.1%.
A legal entity is considered a Liechtenstein tax resident if it is managed and controlled from the territory of the Principality or if it is registered in Liechtenstein.
The corporate tax rate in Liechtenstein is 12.5%. The minimum tax amount for GmbH-type companies is CHF 1,800.
Liechtenstein has lost its offshore status because its tax system meets international standards of transparency and exchange of information. Companies are required to keep financial records and pay taxes in accordance with the law.
Liechtenstein offers a favorable environment 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 the financial centers of Europe.

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