Locational advantages
Perfect combination of innovation
and a long-term mindset
The Liechtenstein financial centre thinks in generations. The focus on the long term, on quality and stability is just as important as being in touch with the latest trends.
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STABILITY AND
LEGAL CERTAINTY
LEGAL CERTAINTY
SUSTAINABILITY
AND PHILANTHROPY
AND PHILANTHROPY
LEGAL AND TAX
CONFORMITY
CONFORMITY
QUALITY AND STRENGTH
OF INNOVATION
OF INNOVATION
STABILITY AND
LEGAL CERTAINTY
LEGAL CERTAINTY
- Stable social, legal and economic system
- Customs and currency union with Switzerland since 1924
- Member of the European Economic Area (EEA) since 1995.
- Barrier-free access to the European market (freedom of movement of goods, people, services and capital)
- Political continuity and stability
- Liberal economic policies
- Liberal company law
- Sound financial policies/no government debt
- Very well-funded public sector
- Moderate corporate taxation
- AAA country rating awarded by Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s
- Broadly diversified economy with strong industrial sector
SUSTAINABILITY
AND PHILANTHROPY
AND PHILANTHROPY
- Liechtenstein is establishing itself as a respected, sustainable and stable financial centre.
- Acting in a responsible, sustainable manner is a central component of Liechtenstein’s culture.
- «Energy country»: all of Liechtenstein’s municipalities have been awarded the «Energy Town» label. Liechtenstein
is the world’s first «energy country». - «Solar world champion»: Liechtenstein has the highest per capita photovoltaic capacity.
- «Water footprint»: Liechtenstein is the first country to offer as many people in developing countries safe access to clean drinking water as it has inhabitants.
- Outstanding international reputation as a philanthropy centre at the heart of Europe.
- Advanced foundation governance with high protection of the private sphere.
- Named the No. 1 philanthropy location in 2022 by the Global Philanthropy Environment Index.
LEGAL AND TAX
CONFORMITY
CONFORMITY
- Financial centre regulation in Liechtenstein based on EU guidelines
- Internationally integrated and recognised financial market supervisory authority
- Recognition and implementation of international and European tax cooperation standards
- Early AEOI adopter (automatic exchange of information)
- Global Forum rating «largely compliant»
- Implementation of OECD/BEPS (corporate taxation guidelines)
- Tax information exchange agreements and/or double taxation agreements with 54 states
QUALITY AND STRENGTH
OF INNOVATION
OF INNOVATION
- Extensive expertise and long-standing experience of service providers
- Direct access to specialists and experts from Switzerland, Austria, Germany and Liechtenstein
- Flexibility, efficient processes and short decision-making channels
- Europe-compliant niche products in the financial sector
- Support for innovation
- Close cooperation between authorities, regulators and financial centre players
- Governmental Office for Financial Innovation and Digitalisation
