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What factors need to be considered when deciding to establish a foundation in Liechtenstein?

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It is particularly important that future founders are aware that foundations are an instrument of intergenerational succession planning. Because the founder relinquishes ownership of their assets through the act of dedication, a foundation that has been established cannot be changed at will, for example.

The establishment of the foundation fixes the founder’s will; changes are only possible in very specific cases. The establishment of a foundation therefore needs to be carefully considered. A foundation is a cross-border instrument. This means that the jurisdictions in which the founder and beneficiaries live must also be taken into account.

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