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Plain-language guides to company formation, tax, banking and moving to Liechtenstein, grouped by topic and newest first.
Looking for a service rather than a guide? See company formation in Liechtenstein, tax advisory for Liechtenstein entities, registered office and local representative, FMA licensing for financial services, trademark protection in Liechtenstein and Liechtenstein foundation formation. A licensed Liechtenstein trustee, named in your engagement letter, carries out the reserved acts.
Company registration and formation
Banks in Liechtenstein: Who They Are, What the Law Requires and How Deposits Are Protected
How many banks Liechtenstein has, what the Banking Act requires and how CHF deposit cover works. Statutory facts, no bank rankings.
Commercial Register of Liechtenstein: How to Look Up a Company, What an Extract Shows and What It Costs
How the Liechtenstein commercial register works: who keeps it, what an entry shows, how to order an extract and the official CHF fees. Statutory facts only.
Tax and accounting
Liechtenstein Tax Rate: Personal Income Tax and the Municipal Surcharge
Liechtenstein tax rate for private persons: state scale 0% to 8%, municipal surcharge 150% to 250%, wealth taxed via a 4% deemed yield. 2026 text.
Liechtenstein Tax: How Companies and Individuals Are Taxed
Is Liechtenstein tax free? No. The Tax Act taxes wealth through a 4 % return, residents pay income tax, companies pay 12.5 %. Rates and articles for 2026.
Residence and relocation
Moving to Liechtenstein as a Foreigner: Who May Settle and How?
Can you move to Liechtenstein? Permit rules for EEA and other citizens, the lottery's 28 and 8 permits, arrival registration, tax and health cover.
Who Needs a Visa for Liechtenstein, and Where Do You Apply?
Does your passport need a visa for Liechtenstein? Who decides, where to apply, the statutory fee of EUR 90 and when a stay needs a permit instead.
Liechtenstein Work Permit: Who Needs One and Who Applies
Who needs a Liechtenstein work permit, who applies, how the draw works (28 permits a year for EEA staff) and the official fees, from the statutes.
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