Liechtenstein Foundation Establishment

Everything you need to know about setting up a Liechtenstein foundation. From the advantages and procedures to costs and advice.

Asset protection, anonymity and a low tax burden are aspects that are becoming increasingly important for wealthy people. One of the most popular legal tools for achieving these goals is the foundation in Liechtenstein. It helps people with large assets to protect themselves.

We provide you with all the information you need to set up a foundation in Liechtenstein and support you with our local partner law firm in Liechtenstein in setting up a foundation.

Advantages at a glance

Advantages of a Liechtenstein Foundation

The advantages of a foundation in Liechtenstein are many and varied.

Asset Protection

Liechtenstein foundations offer a high level of asset protection. Once the assets have been transferred to the foundation, they belong to the foundation and no longer to the founder. This means that potential creditors no longer have any access to them.
Privacy

Documents relating to the establishment and ownership of the foundation do not have to be made public, thus offering a high degree of discretion and privacy for the founder and the foundation.
Taxes

Liechtenstein has no wealth, inheritance or gift tax, which is particularly attractive for wealthy families. Corporation tax is also relatively low at 12.5%.
Stability

Liechtenstein is a country with a high degree of legal certainty and is also geographically well located in the center of Europe.

Procedure

A few steps to the Liechtenstein Foundation

Purpose of the foundation

The purpose of the foundation is a central component of every foundation and must be clearly defined. Liechtenstein foundations can pursue both charitable and private purposes, with mixed forms also possible.

Capital

Für die Gründung einer Stiftung ist ein Mindestkapital erforderlich. In Liechtenstein beträgt das erforderliche Mindestkapital für eine Stiftung 30.000 CHF. Dieses Vermögen dient als Grundkapital und wird in der Regel auf ein Bankkonto der Stiftung eingezahlt.

Documents

The essential documents of a foundation include the foundation statutes and, if necessary, a foundation deed. These define the structure, purpose, and administration of the foundation. The foundation statutes must contain at least the regulations on the name, registered office, purpose, and assets of the foundation, as well as provisions on the use of assets and dissolution.

Administrative Body

A foundation requires at least one administrative body, which is typically referred to as a foundation board. The foundation board is responsible for managing and implementing the foundation's purpose.

Bank Account

After registration and official establishment, a bank account is usually opened for the foundation, into which the foundation's assets are paid. This account is used to manage the foundation's funds and to carry out activities in accordance with the statutes.

Compliance

Foundations in Liechtenstein are subject to regular reporting requirements, particularly if they are charitable or commercial in nature. This generally includes the annual preparation of financial reports and, where applicable, auditing by an auditing body.

Services at a glance

We provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of foundations in Liechtenstein

Advice on all strategic aspects.

Structuring for various asset classes and corporate bodies.

Optimization of asset protection as top priority

Legal tax optimization of the foundation.

Opening a bank account for the foundation.

Compliance with all regulatory obligations.

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Experience

We have already helped several people set up a Liechtenstein foundation.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Liechtenstein Foundation

The minimum capital should be 50,000.

The foundation usually takes 2-3 weeks.

The ongoing costs amount to €10,000 per year.

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