LIECHTENSTEIN

An offshore company in Liechtenstein

Why one should establish a firm in Liechtenstein? Specific aspects of conducting a business in Liechtenstein, advantages and drawbacks. What are the safe ways to operate and run offshore companies?
An offshore company in Liechtenstein – advantages, possibilities, conditions
The Principality of Liechtenstein is premium class offshore. This is a reliable European jurisdiction where one can save his/her assets, manage and control business entities and preserve and protect assets. Maintenance of a firm registered in this country is not cheap at all; however, the service level is really high. Our company performs companies' registration in economically beneficial zones throughout the world including most prestigious countries.
Liechtenstein: specific aspects, types of firms, advantages
This is a small state in the centre of Europe; its population is a little more than 33 thousand people. Such types of companies can be registered in Liechtenstein:
  • A joint stock company (AG);
  • Equivalent to the Russian limited liability company (GmbH);
  • An Establishment (Anstalt);
  • A fund (Stiftung).
Irrespective of the form of incorporation you choose, you will have to contribute a substantial charter capital. Moreover, for any enterprise one participant shall be resident of the country, and you will have to pay a considerable amount for servicing your legal entity. Liechtenstein cannot be called a classical offshore since enterprises will have to maintain reporting, submit reports and undergo audits. Besides, enterprises will have to pay income tax. This tax exemption can be applicable only to some types of business activities.
However, as on offshore zone, Liechtenstein can offer the following advantages and benefits to foreign businesses:
  • High level of confidentiality for owners of companies;
  • Political stability and legislation aimed at protection of investors interests;
  • No withholding taxes;
  • Non-prejudicial court system and high level of service.
Moreover, one of vital advantages of this jurisdiction is the possibility to open an account in most stable and reliable banks of Liechtenstein and Switzerland, for examples, in:
  • LIECHTENSTEINISCHE LANDESBANK (LLB);
  • VALARTIS BANK;
  • LGT GROUP and etc.
To carry out safe operation with offshore companies
Most frequently, businessmen set up trust firms and holdings in Liechtenstein. Optimum conditions are set here for their functioning. Our lawyers can provide you with consultations on all the aspects of legal entities operation inside the country and can help you choose most suitable formats. If you do not want to waste your time waiting you can purchase a shelf company in the Principality.

At the same time we can open an account for your company in one of the European banks (LIECHTENSTEINISCHE LANDESBANK, VALARTIS BANK and etc.). You will have to prepare a certain package of documents and some patience, however, you will not have to leave your country, you can arrange for anything remotely. Moreover, if required, you can be offered a nominal service.
If you still have any questions or you have already firmly decided to become owner of a foreign company, please contact us or leave a request for a callback.
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