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…
Adding virtual currencies to the investment portfolio has become an increasingly popular business practice and it was also adopted in Liechtenstein. As a European financial center, the small country has the potential to become a crypto center and investors who wish to set up a cryptocurrency company in Liechtenstein have access to a wide…
Liechtenstein offers a number of shopping options for tourists and locals, with shops mainly concentrated in Vaduz. Investors who open a shop in Liechtenstein need to observe the import/export rules and the ones for the sale of goods. One of our lawyers in Liechtenstein can help you with detailed information about the special permits…
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…
The joint stock company is a type of legal entity generally suited for larger corporations and one that has a larger share capital than the private limited liability company. It is a widely-recognized business form and it can also be incorporated by investors who wish to open a medium-sized business, provided that…
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…
A trust is a formal arrangement between two parties for the purpose of asset protection, for charitable, cultural, social or estate planning purposes. It does not have legal personality, like a corporation, and there is no need to prepare a minimum share capital. In order to set up a trust in…
The foundation is a special-purpose vehicle used for the collection and distributing of assets as per the instructions and wishes of the beneficiary. There are several types of these entities, which have a legal personality separate from that of their founder and may be used for targeted purposes. In Liechtenstein,…
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…
