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Private wealth and family, Liechtenstein

The Personenrechtgesellschaft framework gives families foundations, Stiftungs, Anstalts, and Trusts under a single Persons and Companies Act, with full asset protection.

Persons and Companies Act (PGR) in force since 1926Foundation supervision by the FMATreaty network including Germany, UK, Switzerland
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Corp tax
12.5%
Fastest setup
3-4 weeks
Tax treaties
23
Region
Europe

What you'll need

  • Resident director required
  • Local registered office required
  • Economic-substance test applies
  • Minimum capital: CHF 30,000
  • Administrative language: German
  • Legal system: Civil law

Tax and treaty profile

  • Corporate tax 12.5%
  • Tax treaties 23
  • VAT rate 8.1%
  • Withholding on dividends 0%
Key treaty partners
SwitzerlandAustriaGermanyLuxembourgUKNetherlands

Banking and payments

  • Banking is straightforward
  • Stripe not supported
  • Crypto banking available
  • EMI license framework available

Considerations

Operational scale ups

Liechtenstein has fewer than 40,000 residents. Hiring, office space, and infrastructure scale better in Zurich, Vienna, or Munich for operational businesses.

Population below 40,000Limited local talent poolHigh cost of living for hires