Set Up a Company in Liechtenstein
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Set Up a Company in Liechtenstein
A presentation brought to you by CompanyFormationLiechtenstein.com
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Liechtenstein as a Financial Center
The small country situated between Austria and Switzerland is known mostly for its capital, Vaduz, that is a financial center interconnected with other important cities all over the world.
Liechtenstein has a secure and developed financial sector, an attractive insurance industry, investment funds and an asset management sector.
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Why Open a Company in Liechtenstein?
Liechtenstein is chosen by many foreign investors who want to start a business in a country where they can benefit from incentives granted by the local authorities for the commercial entities.
The process of company incorporation in Liechtenstein doesn’t take long if all the documents are properly submitted and it can last a few weeks.
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Types of Companies in Liechtenstein
The main forms of companies that can be incorporated in Liechtenstein are: limited liability companies (also
known as GmbH); company limited by shares
(Aktiengesellschaft or AG); foundation (Stiftung); establishment (Anstalt); trust enterprise.
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The Limited Liability Company in Liechtenstein
A form of business specific to the small and medium businesses is the limited liability company (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung or GmbH) which must have a minimum capital share of EUR 30,000.
This type of company can be used for commercial and non-commercial activities, will have a board of directors and it needs a local registered office.
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The Company Limited By Shares in Liechtenstein
Another type of company one can open in Liechtenstein is a company limited by shares, for which a minimum share capital of EUR 50,000 is required.
The company formation process is similar to that of an LLC and the main difference between the two types of companies is that the private limited company has an increased transferability of shares and a larger capital.
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Foundations in Liechtenstein
The foundation cannot be used for international commercial trading, but as a holding company or investment holding company.
A Liechtenstein foundation doesn’t need a board of directors or shareholders and the minimum share capital is EUR 30,000.
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Establishments and Trusts in Liechtenstein
The establishment can be used for commercial activities, as a holding or investment company, and it needs a minimum share capital of EUR 30,000.
The Liechtenstein trust enterprise can act as a holding company and the minimum share capital is EUR 30,000.
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Opening a Company in Liechtenstein
The main steps an entrepreneur must take before starting to perform commercial activities in Liechtenstein are notarizing the company’s articles of association, opening a bank account and depositing the minimum share capital.
One must also check the name availability with the Public Register and depositing the above at the Liechtenstein Public Registry.
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Taxation in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is an attractive location for assets investments.
By the recent amendments to the Tax Law, ratified in 2011, Liechtenstein truly modernized its taxation system.
The corporate tax to be paid by companies in Liechtenstein is 12.5%.
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Company Formation Services in Liechtenstein
Our company formation agents in Liechtenstein can help foreign entrepreneurs choose the right type of company to establish.
If you are interested in setting up a company in Liechtenstein or other company formation services, you may contact our company incorporation consultants.
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