What types of companies can be opened?
Limited companies, public limited companies and trusts
What are the requirements for company formation?
A Liechtenstein body corporate or trust cannot undertake the business of banking, insurance, assurance, reinsurance, fund management, collective investment schemes or any other activity that would suggest an association with the Banking or Finance industries, unless a special licence is obtained.
What are the fees associated with the company incorporation?
Usual Authorised Capital is CHF 30,000
What is the general taxation rate for incorporated companies?
Liechtenstein has moderate domestic taxes, but has specialised and very flexible types of 'holding' and 'domiciliary' company as well as 'establishments' and 'foundations' which were tax-exempt until the end of December 2010. They cannot usually trade inside the country. Since January 1, 2011, all formerly tax-exempt entities are subject to the minimum annual tax currently set at CHF1,200.
