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
AND PHILANTHROPY
CONFORMITY
OF INNOVATION
LEGAL CERTAINTY
STABILITY AND 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
SUSTAINABILITY AND PHILANTHROPY
- 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.
CONFORMITY
LEGAL AND TAX 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
QUALITY AND STRENGTH 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
- Close cooperation between authorities, regulators and financial centre players
- Governmental Office for Financial Innovation and Digitalisation
News
Liechtenstein’s financial sector continues to be stable
The Financial Market Authority Liechtenstein has published its Financial Stability Report 2023. The results show that the country’s financial sector is stable, but there are challenges for the export economy due to the global situation.
Liechtenstein joins crypto tax declaration
Conformity with international standards in the area of taxation is a pillar of Liechtenstein’s financial centre strategy. Accordingly, Liechtenstein has committed to implementing the revised Common Reporting Standard for the AEOI and the newly created Crypto Asset Reporting Framework.
Ocean protection
The Liechtenstein Bankers Association has agreed a partnership with Teal Project, rrreefs and DynamicElement to protect the oceans. The aim is to uphold and protect unique marine ecosystems and habitats for millions of marine animals.
Liechtenstein banking sector remains stable
Economic Monitor for Q3 2023: Assets under management at Liechtenstein banks rose to a new record value of 434 billion Swiss francs.
Events
Universität Liechtenstein: 24. Wirtschaftspolitisches Seminar Alpenrhein
Das Wirtschaftspolitische Seminar Alpenrhein fördert den Austausch und die Diskussion über aktuelle wirtschaftspolitische Themen und stärkt die regionale Vernetzung.
Uni Liechtenstein: Workshopreihe Digitalisierung
Tauche ein in die faszinierende Workshopreihe zur Digitalisierung, mit der die Zukunft mitgestaltet wird!
Uni Liechtenstein: Themenabend Prospekt(-straf-)recht
Der Themenabend bietet eine Einführung in die Grundlagen des Prospektrechts, eine Darstellung des Ablaufs des Billigungsverfahren sowie der Aufgaben der FMA.
Uni Liechtenstein: Intensivkurs Digitale Finanzierungsmodelle und Reglemente
Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit sind Kernthemen für Finanzmarktteilnehmer geworden. Der Intensivkurs ist gleichzeitig ein Modul des Executive Master of Laws (LL.M.) im Bank- und Finanzmarktrecht.
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.
CFA Society
As one of 162 CFA Societies, the CFA Society Liechtenstein is part of a global network under teh umbrella of the CFA Institute. The members are familiar with in all functions of the financial industry. With this unique network across all financial market players.
Insurance brokers
It may pose a challenge to both private and corporate clients to find the optimum insurance solution on their own. Independent insurnace brokers review and compare the benefits of various insurance providers on the market, doing so with the objective of providing the client with the best possible package of service.
TT Service Providers
Liechtenstein was the first country worldwide to issue a law on token and TT service providers with the objective to regulate digital/TT-based economy or token economy. The Act entered a framework of legal certainty for the further development of trustworthy technolgies and their use in both financial and real economy.
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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