How can I, as a foreign national, structure my affairs optimally for taxes in Liechtenstein?
Taxes in Liechtenstein: there are many ways in which foreign investors can optimise their tax situation in Liechtenstein.
One of the preferred methods is to establish a Liechtenstein company, such as a foundation. Legal forms such as this enable foreign investors to hold their assets and income in a legally protected and tax-optimised structure.
Using a trust as a means of wealth structuring and management makes it possible to hold assets and income in a legally protected and confidential structure that offers a high degree of flexibility and control. At the same time, such a strategy minimises the tax burden and makes it possible to benefit from the advantages of Liechtenstein's advanced and stable economic system.
The options mentioned above represent only a small selection of the possibilities. As experienced trustees, we will be pleased to help you identify the optimal tax structure for your specific needs and objectives.
How are corporate profits taxed in Liechtenstein?
Liechtenstein is an excellent location for establishing companies: particularly, but not exclusively, when it comes to taxes in Liechtenstein. The uniform corporate income tax rate for legal entities is 12.5 %.
Liechtenstein levies neither a coupon tax nor a capital tax. Likewise, there is no distribution surcharge and no tax on capital gains and liquidation gains on participations.
There is also no sales tax in Liechtenstein. However, there is value added tax on certain goods and services sold by companies to end consumers. There is also a property tax on real estate held by companies.
In addition, there are various double taxation and tax information exchange agreements that govern international cooperation. We will be pleased to answer all your questions regarding taxes in Liechtenstein.
How can companies in Liechtenstein meet international tax requirements?
Liechtenstein has concluded various agreements on the avoidance of double taxation and on the exchange of tax information with other countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the USA, which govern international cooperation.
As of June 2022, 55 international tax agreements were in force. The customs union with Switzerland also has an impact on the tax burden, as the common value added tax rate is very low at 7.7 %.
