Liechtenstein AG

A small country with huge tax benefits, Liechtenstein is very compelling for foreign investors. The Public limited company (AG) has one of the lowest corporate tax rates in Europe at 12.5%. Tax exemption on certain foreign incomes and the fact that there is no withholding tax on dividends paid for foreign shareholders grant Liechtenstein AG a great benefit in terms of its transferability of shares and capital. It is also suitable for establishing a holding company.

ADVANTAGES

  • Onshore status

  • 12.5 % corporate Tax

  • Direct access to two markets (EU/EEA and Switzerland)

  • 7.7% VAT

  • No withholding tax on dividend distribution, royalties interests

  • High level of political continuity and stability

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • Company name (ending >AG)

  • 2 passport copies of each director and shareholder

  • Proof of residence (phone bill, electricity bill) which is not older then 3 months

  • Nature of business and business plan

  • CV of shareholder(s)

PRICE BOX

Incorporation price starting from CHF 3’000

Yearly fees starting from CHF  3’000  

SHARE CAPITAL

The minimum share capital is CHF 50’000 and should be fully paid up.

SHAREHOLDERS

There must be at least 1shareholder, legal or natural person. No requirements on nationality or residency.

DIRECTORS

There must be at least 1 local resident board member.

REGISTERED OFFICE

All companies must have a registered address in Liechtenstein.

FILING REQUIREMENTS

All companies must file audited annual report to the Commercial register.

TIMESCALE

Once all the requested documents are delivered the incorporation process usually takes around a week.

INCORPORATION PROCESS: SET UP YOUR COMPANY IN 2 EASY STEPS

STEP 1: GET YOUR DOCUMENTS IN ORDER

  • Provide us with the company name of your choice. We will check the name availability for you for free

  • Two certified copies of your passport

  • Proof of residence, for example your last phone or electricity bill (not older then 3 months)

  • Order your bank reference letter

  • Tell us about nature of planned business and expected income and expenditure

  • Let us know when you’re ready and send us a scanned copy of the documents for our review before you post them. Call us for any questions +41 (0)44 266 10 60

STEP 2: SIGN FOR REGISTRATION 

  • Sign F Trust’s mandate agreements

  • We will prepare the application for incorporation, the memorandum and articles and open the account on behalf of the company to transfer the share capital of CHF 30’000

  • Please note, the bank may ask for a personal meeting with the shareholder before activating the account for compliance procedure

  • As soon as the share capital is credited to the account, we will proceed with the company incorporation: this includes a Notary meeting and registration of the company on the Liechtenstein trade register

  • The company is from now on ready to use

  • E-banking and debit cards, as well as wealth management and other services are ready to use