Liechtenstein is a microstate or Principality in Western Europe, bordering Austria and Switzerland. It is a member of the European Economic Area and the WTO and at the same time not a member of the European Union. So, it has its own official currency, which is the Swiss franc (CHF). Despite its small territories and small population, the country has a thriving economy.

Why register a company in Liechtenstein

Benefits:

• The GDP growth rate of this state always hovers around 4%.
• The inflation rate for June 2020 is -1.3%.
• According to the latest data in 2018, the unemployment rate was 1.7%.
• Both women and men – citizens of Liechtenstein – retire at the age of 64.
• Export prevails over imports almost 2 times.
• The country’s credit rating, compiled by S&P in 2016, has the best possible indicator – AAA.

Steps for Registering a company in Liechtenstein

The set of documents, required for registering different types of companies, is approximately the same and consists of:

• Extract from the commercial register and tax office;
• Charter of the company;
• Memorandum of Association;
• Founders’ passports.

Types of Businesses

• joint-stock company – AG;
• institution – Anstalt;
• closed limited liability company – GmbH;
• closed stock company – Stiftung;
• trust company – Trust Enterprise;
• branch of a foreign company.