Liechtenstein offers a 12.5% CIT, a 2.5% IP Box, EEA financial services passporting, and a foundation regime trusted by families for nearly a century.
Liechtenstein rewards founders moving wealth, IP, or regulated capital. It is the wrong choice for high volume operators or cost sensitive bootstrappers.
Foundations and trusts under the PGR offer asset protection, succession planning, and confidentiality across generations.
The 2.5% IP Box is one of the lowest OECD compliant rates in the EEA, suitable for trademarks, patents, and copyrighted software.
EEA passporting through AIFMD and UCITS, combined with FMA supervision and close ties to FINMA, attracts boutique managers serving European clients.
With fewer than 40,000 residents, Liechtenstein cannot support a 50 person product or sales team. Use Zurich, Vienna, or Munich for headcount.
CHF 1,800 minimum tax, mandatory licensed local agent, and bilingual filings push compliance costs above most EU jurisdictions.
Liechtenstein sits inside the EEA but uses the Swiss franc and Swiss VAT. The Persons and Companies Act handles entities, while the FMA supervises financial services.
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