Liechtenstein Company Formation

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FEES SCHEDULE

Year 1 incorporation Euro$29,800*

Annual fees from Year 2 Euro$25,450 *

Nominee director fee
Euro$3,500 **

Company de-registration
Euro$2,450

* Depending on corporate structure and professional services required.

**Excludes Euro$2,500 refundable deposit.

Liechtenstein company formation is a tax-efficient way for international entrepreneurs to legally conduct business in Europe and internationally. The following information will help you determine whether Liechtenstein company formation is the optimum corporate structure to fulfill your international business objectives:

Advantages of Liechtenstein Company Formation

If properly structured, a Liechtenstein Anstalt company is an excellent corporate vehicle for international trading because as it can house international tax-exempt profits.

An export-orientated Liechtenstein company can obtain value added tax (VAT) refunds on goods and services purchased since Liechtenstein law exempts foreign transactions from tax. VAT is levied at 7.6%.

100% foreign ownership is allowed. A minimum of one director and one shareholder is required for Liechtenstein company formation. However, corporate directors are not permitted.

Liechtenstein is a wealthy European principality with a stable government, economy and legal system. Consequently, Liechtenstein company formation portrays a positive image to clients, suppliers and venture capitalists.

Liechtenstein has TIEAs established with 11 different countries: United States, Monaco, Netherlands, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. As a result, Liechtenstein was removed from the OECD grey list and projects a positive image for your firm.

Disadvantages of Liechtenstein Company Formation

Liechtenstein company formation law requires an Anstalt company to have a minimum capital of 30,000-50,000 Swiss Francs.

A Liechtenstein Anstalt is required to pay a capital tax of 0.1% of the net asset value of the company, or a minimum of 1,000 Swiss Francs.

Liechtenstein company formation is a complicated and expensive procedure due to high government fees and the need for a Liechtenstein resident director.

A Liechtenstein Anstalt is required to submit audited annual financial statements along with annual tax returns to the authorities.

Liechtenstein is a signatory to the EU Savings Tax Directive, under which it imposes a 15% withholding tax on returns from an individual's savings.

Following Liechtenstein company formation, shareholders and directors details are available on a public register.

Opening a corporate bank account to support Liechtenstein company formation is difficult. However, Healy Consultants will assist you to open a corporate bank account in the jurisdiction of your choice. Healy Consultants works with internationally recognised banks such as HSBC, Standard Chartered and Citibank to provide corporate bank account services.

Liechtenstein has signed double taxation agreements only with Austria and Luxembourg.

For more information on Liechtenstein company formation, email email@healyconsultants.com or call us at (+65) 6735 0120.

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