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.
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
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.
- Unique projects:
- “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.
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
OF INNOVATION
- Extensive expertise and long-standing experience of service providers within the financial centre
- Direct access to specialists and experts from Switzerland, Austria, Germany and Liechtenstein
- Flexibility and short decisionmaking channels in Liechtenstein
- Europe-compliant niche products in the financial sector
- Support for innovation
News
Asset management sector serves more than 10,000 customers
Liechtenstein’s asset managers acquired 700 new clients in the first half of the year and managed assets of CHF 54.9 billion as of 30 June 2022.
Alternative investment funds on the rise
The number of Liechtenstein funds increased in the first half of the year. CHF 69 billion in net assets were managed as of June 2022.
Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority rates systemic risks as limited
The Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) has concluded that Liechtenstein’s financial sector is sound and stable. Systemic risks are assessed to be limited. Given increased global risks and vulnerabilities, the FMA recommends the uptake of measures by financial institutions and government.
Liechtenstein retains top rating
The renewed top rating in Standard & Poor’s semi-annual country rating confirms Liechtenstein’s stability and reliability.
Events
Finanz und Wirtschaft Forum: Vision Bank – Vision Finanzplatz
Der Finanzplatz Schweiz steht derzeit ganz besonders auf dem Prüfstand. In solch unsicheren Zeiten ist es unerlässlich, die Zeit effizient zu nutzen und sich so gut wie möglich auf das vorzubereiten.
Themenabend DORA – Digital Operational Resilience Act (Webina
Die Finanzindustrie ist mittlerweile eine “durchdigitalisierte” Branche. Mit der steigenden Abhängigkeit von IT-Systemen ist der Finanzsektor zu einem attraktiven Ziel für Cyberangriffe geworden.
Infoabend Zertifikatsstudiengang Sustainable Finance
Die Informationsveranstaltung bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit Näheres über den berufsbegleitenden Zertifikatsstudiengangs Sustainable Finance an der Universität Liechtenstein zu erfahren.
SFID Blockchain & Innovation Circle (BIC)_Februar Edition
Save the date – Informationen zu Speaker:innen und Thema folgen.
Special topic
stability & security
Stability and security – the pillars of prosperity and growth
The Principality of Liechtenstein, the Alpine monarchy in the heart of Europe, has managed to develop into a modern, broadly diversified business location during its 300-year history.
The customs treaty with Switzerland and membership in the EEA, political continuity without national debt, legal security as well as a liberal economic policy guarantee the most stable framework conditions for economic and financial centre actors.
This is also reflected in the country rating of the internationally renowned rating agency Standard & Poor’s, which awarded Liechtenstein the top rating «Triple-A with stable outlook».
Financial Centre
Services
Banks
Fiduciary companies
Asset management companies
Investment fund companies
Insurance companies
Attorneys-at-law
Auditors
In a complex and dynamic environment, auditing plays an important safeguarding role for the economy as a whole. This creates trust and confidence amongst capital lenders, clients, suppliers, employees and the public in general.
Common-benefit foundations and trusts
Within Europe, Liechtenstein foundation law is considered “state of the art”. In recent years, Liechtenstein has developed into a philanthropy centre at the heart of Europe.
Global Financial Centres Index
Your vote for the Liechtenstein financial centre – take part in the survey on the evaluation of international financial centres.
The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) is a ranking of the competitiveness of the world’s major financial centres The Global Financial Centres Index is published bi-annually by Z/Yen Group, the City of London’s most respected private think tank. Using defined measurement criteria and an international online survey, profiles, ratings and rankings are compiled for over 100 financial centres.
Since its launch in 2007, the index has established itself as a highly regarded indicator of the attractiveness of financial centres.
Do you know the Liechtenstein financial centre? Then share your experience of Liechtenstein in the GFCI online survey: GFCI Questionnaire (globalfinancialcentres.net)
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