Liechtenstein is one of the microstates in Europe that is part of the European Economic Area, the Schengen Area although it is not a member of the EU. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which entered into force in May this year, is also applicable in Liechtenstein as it is in…
Liechtenstein is a recognized financial center in Europe, with a well-developed services industry and opportunities in the information technology industry. The opportunities for entrepreneurs who open an IT company in Liechtenstein are primarily in the software development sector, with emphasis on the growing financial technology/fintech industry. Company formation in Liechtenstein is facile…
Amazon.com is the leading Internet retailer in many countries, including the United States, where it recorded sales of 136 billion US dollars in 2016. The e-commerce company is also well established in the European market, with clients from all over the EU. Investors who start an Amazon store in Liechtenstein can take…
Investors who want to do business in the country can start a franchise business in Liechtenstein. This is a suitable option because it allows investors to use a business model that has already had success and has a tested and proved market strategy and approach. Opening a franchise business is done by…
Liechtenstein is one of the most popular financial centers in Europe and the location from where many companies manage their operations within the EU. The small country is a preferred location to establish the headquarters of a company. Investors who open a business here can choose to open a merchant account…
Liechtenstein has many options for accommodation, both in the capital city of Vaduz and in the scenic mountain regions. Tourists can choose between the various hotel chains or the family-owned hotels and hostels. Investors who open a hotel in Liechtenstein are required to follow the procedures for setting up a company and…
Liechtenstein and Switzerland have signed a new double tax treaty (DTA), which became effective starting with 2017, that replaced the previous one from 1995. According to the provisions of the new treaty, foreign investors in Liechtenstein from Switzerland and vice versa will benefit from preferential withholding taxes and will be…
Investors who want to control and manage their wealth in Liechtenstein can request the services provided by a fiduciary expert. When tailored to the needs of the client, these special activities related to the management and control of assets can distribute, grow and maintain the wealth as per the wishes of the client. …
Opening a bank account as a foreign citizen or company in Liechtenstein comes with particular rules meant to protect the money and its beneficiaries. In Liechtenstein, you can open an offshore bank account for companies, or personal accounts which both come with numerous conveniences, considering the private banking legislation which is the same as…
The inheritance issues in Liechtenstein are dealt by International Private Law Act, the Jurisdiction Act and the Civil Code in the Principality, the first one aiming the foreigners living here. Our lawyers in Liechtenstein can offer legal advice in cases of inheritance in the country and can explain the legislation in this matter, whether you are…
