Liechtenstein Company Formation

We can now offer you complete foundation and registration of offshore companies and trust-funds(Liechtenstein Anstalt und Stiftung), in one of the most beautiful and exclusive destinations in the world.

Liechtenstein companies and funds are highly esteemed all over Europe as well as in the rest of world; this is especially obvious when the principality is compared to other more exotic offshore destinations. This perception is largely due to the stable governance, the European location as well as the quality of the services they produce. When setting up a company in Liechtenstein there is certain requirements for the starting capital, and the company is to some extend subject to local taxes. All these things are factors improving the status of Liechtenstein companies in the eyes of the surrounding countries’ authorities. Liechtenstein companies will be founded and registered through our Austrian branch that will take care of all services and documents needed.

Liechtenstein - One of the Oldest Offshore Destinations in the World
The first Liechtenstein IBC company was formed in one of the eldest offshore jurisdictions in the world: Liechtenstein. After World War One, Liechtenstein wanted to distance itself from Austria and Germany and instead move closer to Switzerland, who had a good and stable economy. Liechtenstein had a strong need for foreign investors and therefore they invented the Liechtenstein IBC company, that wasn’t subject to taxes, as long as it was doing strictly international business (as opposed to also domestic).

In 1926 the legislation was passed and Liechtenstein’s new strategy hit a gigantic market resulting in a rapid growth in the national economy. Liechtenstein’s IBC companies were forerunners of the offshore companies we know today, where the structuring and strategy-planning of the corporations has become much more complex, and where financial protection and privacy is increasingly important.  Liechtenstein has also adapted to the rapid development in the financial world and is now also offering the more general company solutions and trusts, as well.

Who Uses Liechtenstein Offshore Companies?
Today Offshore IBC’s are used by private people, businessmen and companies. The following are examples of users:
- Private investors
- Private day traders
- Private individuals who want an anonymous bank account
- Private individuals working with freelance
- Expatriates
- Companies engaged in international commerce
- Companies that need a holding company or a complete international structure
- Companies looking to minimize taxes
- Companies or private individuals wishing to protect patents and trademarks

Liechtenstein Info
Capital: Vaduz
Unemployment: 1,2 %
Population: 34.000
Currency: Swiss francs
Inflation: ca. 0,5%

The principality is only 25 km long and 6 km wide - making it one of the smallest monarchies in Europe.

Corporate Tax in Liechtenstein
The system differentiates between Holding companies, local companies and companies that do not fall within these two categories.

There is a permanent minimum tax of 0,01% but normally fixed to 700 € depending on revenue.

Registration of Patents and Trademarks
The Swiss rules apply to intellectual property from Liechtenstein, and valid patents and trademarks from Switzerland are automatically recognized in Liechtenstein as well.TTrademark and copyrights can be registered in Liechtenstein straight away.

Shareholder and Company Loans
In Liechtenstein offshore companies, loans to shareholders and employees are permitted. This opens up for several benefits compared to other company forms. This is especially an advantage for entrepreneurs that are starting up new companies and where the economy is tight in the beginning, or mother - daughter company structures where loans are given between them. Other groups can benefit from these set-ups as well.

To order the Cyprus Offshore Company Formation package please contact us. You can also contact us if you have more questions regarding an Liechtenstein Offshore Company.