{"id":18210,"date":"2019-08-27T16:44:43","date_gmt":"2019-08-27T14:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pfser.com\/lihtenshtejn\/"},"modified":"2022-11-10T12:00:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T10:00:06","slug":"company-registration-in-liechtenstein","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pfser.com\/en\/company-registration-in-liechtenstein\/","title":{"rendered":"Company Registration in Liechtenstein"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Company registration in Liechtenstein \u2013 Private Financial Services is a Licensed Service Provider Since 1997<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” el_class=”max-w-1140 xs-flex-column grid-gap-25″][vc_column_inner text_color=”” text_hover_color=”” el_class=”h-100p-c” width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” custom_src=”\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/il-overview.svg” el_class=”h-100p display-flex xs-pb-30 align-center xs-justify-center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Liechtenstein<\/a> is a small country positioned between Austria and Switzerland renowned for its capital, Vaduz, which is an international financial hub with worldwide connections to other prominent cities. Liechtenstein has much to offer foreign businessmen considering investing there or company registration in Lichtenstein. It has a highly advanced financial sector, investment funds, a thriving business insurance branch, and an active and successful asset management sector.<\/p>\n

Now, the process of company incorporation in Lichtenstein won\u2019t take longer than a few weeks, which really isn\u2019t long at all, providing all the necessary documents are correctly submitted. It is up to the foreign business magnates to select the perfect company to found here by taking into account the many diverse details such as company goals, how much share capital is involved, and precisely how many shareholders there are.<\/p>\n

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Specificity of the registering a\u00a0company in Liechtenstein<\/h2>\n

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The essential things a businessman needs to do in Liechtenstein before he is able to undertake commercial activities are: Having the business\u2019s articles of association notarized, opening a bank account and depositing the minimum share capital, checking to see if the company\u2019s name is available at the Public Register and placing the above mentioned items with the Liechtenstein Public Registry.\u00a0If it turns out that the company has an annual turnover that is higher than EUR 100,000, then it needs to also register for VAT. Furthermore, should the company be hiring personnel, Social Services must be informed.\u00a0This entire process shouldn\u2019t take more than a week, and then the new company will be successfully established.<\/p>\n

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Documentation package required to form a Company in Liechtenstein<\/h2>\n

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It is required that foreign businessmen\/investors desiring to open new companies in Liechtenstein submit a set of certain documents with the Trade Register. These would include in case of corporate shareholder \u2013 Constitutional documents, in case of individual \u2013 passport. Proof of a registered address in Liechtenstein, under the form or a rental or lease contract. Company\u2019s memorandum and articles of association drafts. Whatever information concerning the business\u2019s manager or managers that is required, for example, their\u00a0qualifications and identification papers.<\/p>\n

Confirmation from the bank that the share capital was placed in the Liechtenstein. It requires stating that any\u00a0company registered in Liechtenstein must appoint a resident director. This director should have no criminal record, and an\u00a0extract from the police department will be necessary. Along with proof of the director\u2019s qualifications, the extract must\u00a0be filed with the Trade Registry in Liechtenstein.<\/p>\n

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Types of companies<\/h2>\n

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The primary types of businesses that can be established by an investor who decides they believe it\u2019s a good idea to open a company in Liechtenstein are Limited Liability Companies<\/strong>.\u00a0These are often referred to as GmbH, which are the most frequently established\u00a0companies.<\/p>\n

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This is a way of doing business directed specifically at the small and medium businesses. This type of company requires a minimum capital share of EUR 30,000 before it can be founded, and can be for both commercial and non-commercial purposes. It must have a board of directors and a local registration office. Should you find yourself requiring a virtual office for your business, our company formation specialists here in Liechtenstein can provide a registered address for you where you will find all that you need.<\/p>\n

Companies Limited by Shares<\/strong> another type of company formation.\u00a0These are called Aktiengesellschaft or AG, which are the same as publicly owned\u00a0companies in other countries. You must have a minimum share capital of EUR 50,000 if you want to be permitted to open this type of company. Both this type of company and an LLC are similarly created, with the essential difference between the two being that the transferability of shares is greater for the private limited company and its capital larger. Both companies pay the same amount of corporate tax \u2013 12.5% \u2013 are required to have a registered office and at least one shareholder.<\/p>\n

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It is also plainly stated that the established company cannot participate in international commercial trading, but is permitted to be used as a holding company or an investment holding company. No board of directors or shareholders are required and the minimum share capital is EUR 30,000. Along with the corporate tax a 2.5% net assets tax and is required to have a registered office.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the company is permitted to be used for commercial activities, or as a holding or investment company, and is required to have a minimum share capital of EUR 30,000.<\/p>\n

Foundation<\/strong> (Stiftung) is a very desirable classification because there are a great many tax benefits that it\u00a0provides. Establishment<\/strong> (Anstalt) is a special business form designed in Liechtenstein. Trust Enterprise<\/strong> is also a special business form designed in Liechtenstein. It is permissible for the trust corporation to act as a holding company with a minimum share capital of EUR 30,000.<\/p>\n

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Branches and\u00a0Subsidiary Companies\u00a0in Liechtenstein<\/h2>\n

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For foreign businesses desiring to open a company in Liechtenstein there are options: subsidiary (an independent entity), branch office (an offspring of the founding company). All foreign companies wishing to establish a business in Liechtenstein will select the structure that best matches their aims.\u00a0The business forms which are used the most are the branch office, and the subsidiary, with the essential variations between them in degree of independence. The branch office is not an independent business form, while the subsidiary is.\u00a0The branch office is limited to offering its services to complete the undertakings of the parent company on the\u00a0Liechtenstein market, while the subsidiary can also provide other services.<\/p>\n

In comparison to the branch office, the subsidiary will most often adopt the form\u00a0of a limited liability company. As far as taxation goes, the subsidiary will pay taxes on its\u00a0global income, while the branch office will only be taxed based on the income\u00a0earned in Liechtenstein.\u00a0Meanwhile, the Liechtenstein Representative Office can be in operation for a limited time and when that time is up, it can be converted into a branch office or a subsidiary.\u00a0Our company registration consultants in Liechtenstein can use their experience to provide you with advice on all of these business forms.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1603734062120{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #ba8350 !important;}” el_class=”pfser-row–colored”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Would you like to get more information about incorporation procedure or to form a company in Liechtenstein, please contact our specialists!
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