Dmitri Mihhailov
Managing Partner
Founder of Prifinance. 15+ years structuring international companies, banking and licensing for founders worldwide.
Register a company in Liechtenstein
- structures between the EEA and Switzerland.Company registration in Liechtenstein gives you a remotely established AG, GmbH or Anstalt with a flat 12.5% corporate tax, zero withholding on outbound dividends, interest and royalties, access to the EEA single market and the Swiss customs and currency area. It is a premium jurisdiction: incorporation and maintenance costs are higher than in budget EU locations, while banks and the FMA expect private-banking-grade KYC and genuine substance.
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Liechtenstein · at a glance
Legal formsAG · GmbH · Anstalt
Time to set up2-4 weeks
Corporate tax12.5% flat
Withholding taxes0% - none
Market accessEEA + Swiss area
Remote setupYes - with one visit likely
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Liechtenstein in brief
Swiss francs inside the EEA single market.
Liechtenstein occupies a position few jurisdictions can match: full EEA membership gives access to the single market for services and capital, while the customs and currency union with Switzerland connects the principality to the Swiss economy and franc. Liechtenstein companies pay a flat 12.5% corporate tax, with a notional interest deduction on equity that can reduce the effective burden. Outbound dividends, interest and royalties carry no withholding tax. Beyond AG and GmbH, the jurisdiction offers the Anstalt and Stiftung - long-established vehicles for holding, family wealth and succession - while the TVTG has provided a dedicated legal framework for token businesses since 2020.
Liechtenstein remains a premium jurisdiction. Incorporation and annual costs are considerably higher than in mass-market EU locations, while the FMA and banks such as LGT, LLB and VP Bank apply private-banking-grade KYC. The principality also expects genuine substance: the secrecy era is over, and its value now rests on transparency and reputation. For that reason, it makes most sense to open a company in Liechtenstein for wealth structures, holdings with genuine flows, TVTG projects or businesses that need both Swiss-franc stability and EEA access.
Packages & pricing
Company registration in Liechtenstein - cost and packages.
01 - AG / GMBH / ANSTALT
Company
from€6,500EUR · all-in
Remote company formation in Liechtenstein includes selecting the legal form, drafting the statutes, filing through a licensed trustee, tax registration and the first year of the registered office.
✓Form selection - AG, GmbH or Anstalt✓Statutes and register filing through a licensed trustee✓Government fees included✓Registered office in Vaduz - first year✓Tax registration handled✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: Stiftung structuring - scoped per case · TVTG token registration - scoped per case · accounting and preparation of financial statements in Liechtenstein - according to the structure · annual renewal - from €4,500/year.
Start with Company →02 - AG / GMBH / ANSTALT
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from€9,900EUR · all-in
A working entity with an account at a Liechtenstein or Swiss bank - CHF and EUR balances at private-banking standard, usually arranged around one prepared meeting.
✓Everything in Company✓Account with LGT, LLB, VP Bank or a Swiss partner✓Account application and KYC file preparation✓Meeting scheduling and preparation✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →These are starting prices; the final quote is confirmed before work begins. Government, register and licensed-trustee fees are itemised separately, while the capital remains the entity’s own money.
What you can do
Popular uses for a Liechtenstein entity.
Almost any lawful business is permitted, but financial services and token activities require FMA authorisation or registration. Requests to obtain a crypto licence in Liechtenstein therefore begin with identifying the applicable TVTG category and the corresponding FMA process.
Wealth structures
Stiftungen and Anstalten are used for family assets, succession and long-term wealth planning under established case law.
Holding companies
A 12.5% corporate rate and zero withholding on outbound dividends, interest and royalties support international holding structures.
Blockchain & tokenslicensed
The TVTG created Europe’s first dedicated token framework, with relevant token-service providers registered through the FMA.
IP & licensing
Royalties can flow into and out of the jurisdiction without Liechtenstein withholding tax.
Dual-market trading
One entity can access both the EEA single market and the Swiss customs and currency area.
Financial serviceslicensed
Asset managers, funds and payment firms operate under FMA licensing with EEA passporting where applicable.
Why Liechtenstein
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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EEA + Switzerland
Liechtenstein combines access to the EEA single market with the Swiss customs and currency area.
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0% withholding
Outbound dividends, interest and royalties are not subject to Liechtenstein withholding tax.
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12.5% flat + equity deduction
The flat corporate rate is combined with a notional interest deduction that can lower the effective burden for well-capitalised entities.
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Range of legal vehicles
AG, GmbH, Anstalt, Stiftung and trusts provide structuring options unavailable in many European jurisdictions.
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Blockchain Act
The TVTG established legal certainty for token rights and token services years before MiCA.
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AAA stability
Credit quality, courts, banks and the Swiss franc create a premium institutional environment.
How it compares
Liechtenstein alongside other European financial centres.
Switzerland offers the same franc and cantonal tax rates but no EEA access; Luxembourg provides a larger EU fund and holding infrastructure; Andorra is cheaper for combining business and personal residence; Monaco instead focuses on zero personal income tax. Liechtenstein stands out for its vehicle toolkit and simultaneous access to the EEA and Swiss area. Figures current as of 2026.
| Country | Corporate tax | Withholding | Signature edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | 12.5% | 0% - none | EEA + CHF · structures |
| Switzerland | 12-21% cantonal | 35% (reclaimable) | The franc at scale |
| Luxembourg | ~24% | 15% / exempt | EU fund machine |
| Andorra | 10% | 0% on dividends | Company + life at 10% |
| Monaco | 25% | 0% | Personal zero instead |
LiechtensteinEEA + CHF · structures
Corporate tax12.5%
Withholding0% - none
SwitzerlandThe franc at scale
Corporate tax12-21% cantonal
Withholding35% (reclaimable)
LuxembourgEU fund machine
Corporate tax~24%
Withholding15% / exempt
AndorraCompany + life at 10%
Corporate tax10%
Withholding0% on dividends
MonacoPersonal zero instead
Corporate tax25%
Withholding0%
Requirements
What Liechtenstein law actually requires.
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One shareholder - an individual or company of any nationality; full foreign ownership is standard.
02
Local administration - at least one director must have the required professional standing and be resident in the EEA or Switzerland.
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Capital - AG requires CHF 50,000, GmbH CHF 30,000 and Anstalt CHF 30,000; the capital is paid at incorporation and remains the entity’s money.
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Registered office - a Vaduz address through a licensed trustee is mandatory and included in the package.
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Substance - the entity must demonstrate genuine decision-making and defensible economic flows; both the authorities and banks assess this.
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Accounts & filings - annual financial statements in Liechtenstein are filed according to the legal form and size of the entity, with audit where required. Financial statement filing in Liechtenstein and the compliance calendar are handled by local partners.
How it works
From application to a registered entity - two to four weeks.
To register a company in Liechtenstein, the process runs through licensed trustee partners in Vaduz. Preparation can be handled remotely, while one planned visit is typically associated with the banking stage.
01Same day
Free consultation
We match the legal form to the case - AG, GmbH, Anstalt or Stiftung - and flag a cheaper jurisdiction if the premium structure is unnecessary.
021-2 weeks
KYC & structuring
Passports, source-of-funds evidence and draft statutes are prepared from the start to private-banking standards.
033-7 days
Capital deposit
The required CHF capital is deposited into the incorporation account.
043-7 days
Register filing
The licensed trustee files the documents and the Commercial Register enters the entity.
053-5 days
Tax registration
The entity is registered with the tax administration under the flat-rate regime.
062-4 weeks
Banking
The bank account is opened following a prepared meeting with LGT, LLB, VP Bank or a Swiss partner.
Quick facts
Legal formsAG / GmbH / Anstalt / Stiftung
Corporate tax12.5% · min CHF 1,800
Withholding0%
Standard timeline2-4 weeks
CapitalCHF 30-50k by form
Market accessEEA + Swiss area
RenewalFrom €4,500/year
The KYC file should be built once and properly from the start, so the same package can support the register, tax and banking stages without being reconstructed several times.
On the ground
On the ground in Liechtenstein.
Prifinance - Liechtenstein
Vaduz
Vaduz, Liechtenstein
01
Structure specialists
Your setup is run by a team that builds Liechtenstein and Swiss structures for wealth and token clients every month.
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Licensed-trustee partners
Register filings, local administration and the FMA relationship. Through the principality's own professional class.
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Private-banking introductions
Prepared meetings at LGT, LLB and VP Bank. The file built to their standard before anyone sits down.
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Taxation 2026
Flat 12.5% with 0% withholding on exit.
Liechtenstein taxes company profits at a flat 12.5%, subject to a minimum annual tax of CHF 1,800. A notional interest deduction on equity can further reduce the effective burden for well-capitalised entities. No withholding tax applies to outbound dividends, interest or royalties. Qualifying private asset structures can obtain PVS status and pay only the minimum tax.
Corporate tax - 12.5%
One flat rate with a minimum annual tax of CHF 1,800.
Equity deduction
A notional interest deduction can reduce the effective rate for well-capitalised entities.
Withholding - 0%
No tax is withheld on outbound dividends, interest or royalties.
PVS structures
Qualifying private asset structures pay only the minimum tax.
Levies in 2026
Corporate income tax12.5%
Minimum taxCHF 1,800/year
Withholding (all types)0%
VAT (Swiss system)8.1%
CurrencySwiss franc
RenewalFrom €4,500/year
Owners remain responsible for personal taxation where they live. Liechtenstein participates in AEOI, so modern structures are designed for a transparent international environment rather than the old secrecy model.
Your team
The specialists who'll handle your case.
Eugeniu Bevziuc
International Business Consultant
Guides clients from the first consultation to a working setup - companies, accounts and substance in 60+ jurisdictions.
Alex Danila
Corporate Services Specialist
Handles incorporation paperwork, KYC and bank introductions so your Liechtenstein structure launches without delays.
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Talk to a specialist →FAQ
Common questions about company registration in Liechtenstein.
Can I open a Liechtenstein entity without visiting?+
The incorporation itself can be completed through licensed trustee partners using an apostilled KYC file. Banking is the stage where one prepared visit often remains the most practical route: LGT, LLB and VP Bank operate to private-banking standards, although some cases can be completed by video.
How much does it cost?+
Turnkey incorporation starts from €6,500, packages with banking from €9,900, and annual renewal from €4,500 plus the CHF 1,800 minimum tax. Stiftung and TVTG projects are priced individually.
What taxes will the entity pay?+
Corporate tax is 12.5% with a minimum annual charge of CHF 1,800. The effective rate can be reduced through the notional interest deduction on equity. No withholding applies to outbound dividends, interest or royalties, VAT follows the Swiss system at 8.1%, and qualifying PVS structures pay only the minimum tax.
AG, GmbH, Anstalt or Stiftung?+
To open an AG company in Liechtenstein normally means choosing the internationally familiar operating or holding form with CHF 50,000 of capital. GmbH requires CHF 30,000. Anstalt company registration in Liechtenstein is suited to more flexible holding and family purposes with CHF 30,000 of capital, while Stiftung is primarily used for succession and wealth planning.
What does EEA plus Switzerland actually mean?+
EEA membership provides access to the single market for services and capital, including passporting for relevant financial licences, while the customs and currency union with Switzerland makes the franc the working currency and connects the entity directly to the Swiss market.
What is the Blockchain Act?+
The TVTG has applied since 2020 and regulates token rights, custody and transfers as well as the registration of token-service providers with the FMA. Requests to register a crypto licence in Liechtenstein or obtain a cryptocurrency licence in Liechtenstein therefore need to be mapped to the relevant TVTG service and FMA requirements.
Is Liechtenstein still a secrecy haven?+
No. The principality participates in AEOI, records beneficial owners and applies some of Europe’s strictest KYC standards. Its modern value comes from legal certainty, specialised vehicles, zero outbound withholding and institutional credibility.
How selective are the banks?+
Very. LGT, LLB and VP Bank want to understand the owners, source of wealth and purpose of the structure before opening an account. So the question of how to open a bank account in Liechtenstein starts with a strong KYC file and credible substance rather than the incorporation documents alone.
Liechtenstein or Switzerland / Luxembourg?+
Switzerland offers the same franc and a much larger economy but no EEA passport and a 35% reclaimable withholding tax. Luxembourg provides a larger EU fund platform at higher tax rates. Liechtenstein is strongest where the structure needs zero outbound withholding, specialised legal vehicles, TVTG or simultaneous access to the EEA and Swiss area.
How long does company formation in Liechtenstein take?+
Plan on two to four weeks: KYC and structuring come first, followed by capital deposit and registration, then banking. Banking itself typically takes 2-4 weeks around one prepared meeting, while foundations and FMA-regulated projects follow longer timelines.
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