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Business accounts: Liechtenstein

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We assess your chances against your profile, prepare the compliance file, help you present your source of funds properly and handle communication with the bank until it decides. The final decision always rests with the bank, and careful preparation improves the odds.

We quote the exact cost for this country after a short consultation: it depends on the bank and your residency. The quote is fixed in writing before work starts.

A Liechtenstein company: capital and taxes

WhatCondition
Joint-stock company capitalat least CHF 50,000, ~$60,200
Limited liability company capitalat least CHF 10,000, ~$12,100
Corporate tax12.5%
Minimum taxCHF 1,800 a year, ~$2,200

Liechtenstein uses the Swiss franc and is in the European Economic Area, so the company has access to the EU single market. Deposits are insured up to CHF 100,000, about $120,400, per depositor per bank. The rate is the European Central Bank's on 5 October 2026, rounded up.

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What the bank checks

  • The commercial register extract, articles, board composition.
  • Ultimate owner details in the beneficial owner register.
  • The owners' source of wealth and the company's purpose; Liechtenstein banks focus on substantial capital.

What we do

  • We assess whether Liechtenstein suits your goal.
  • We prepare the company and owner documents.
  • We choose a bank and support the review.

Why Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein has been in the European Economic Area since 1995 and in a customs union with Switzerland, using the Swiss franc. A company gets EU single market access, a flat 12.5% corporate tax and a banking system geared to private wealth.

How to open a company and account: the steps

  1. Articles and choice of form: a joint-stock company or a limited liability company.
  2. Paying capital into a Liechtenstein bank account.
  3. Commercial register entry and ultimate owner details.
  4. Tax registration and starting operations.

What we do

  • Corporate account - opening assistance

See also

Company formation · Personal account · Investment property

FAQ

Can a company open an account in Liechtenstein?
Yes, banks serve companies, but selection is strict and geared to wealthy clients and capital structures. A small trading business with high payment volumes is generally not the target client. Expect questions about the origin of the capital and why Liechtenstein specifically.
Do banks there take foundations and trusts?
Yes, servicing foundations, trusts and family structures is a traditional strength of the jurisdiction. The bank will review the founding documents, the settlor, the beneficiaries and who actually controls decisions. A structure with no clear purpose or opaque control will not be accepted.
What does compliance look at in Liechtenstein?
Source of wealth as a whole, not just the incoming payment: how the capital was built, through which deals, with what tax history. Politically exposed persons, sanctions links and counterparty jurisdictions get separate attention. The review takes weeks, sometimes longer.
Do I need support to open an account?
There is no formal requirement, but many banks prefer clients introduced by trust companies and trusted partners. A cold application with no prepared file often goes unanswered. Murblz specialists prepare the file and save time, but guarantee nothing - the bank decides.
What is the corporate tax in Liechtenstein?
12.5%; the minimum tax is CHF 1,800 a year.
What is the minimum capital of a Liechtenstein company?
CHF 50,000 for a joint-stock company and CHF 10,000 for a limited liability company.
Are company funds insured in a Liechtenstein bank?
Yes, up to CHF 100,000 per depositor per bank.
Is Liechtenstein in the EU?
No, but since 1995 it has been in the European Economic Area with access to the EU single market; the currency is the Swiss franc.
What capital is paid in when forming a Liechtenstein company?
At least CHF 50,000 for a joint-stock company and CHF 10,000 for a limited liability company, into a Liechtenstein bank account.
Are large temporary balances protected in a Liechtenstein bank?
Yes, money from selling a home, insurance payouts or pension capital is protected above CHF 100,000 for up to six months.
What currency is used in Liechtenstein?
The Swiss franc; the country is in a customs union with Switzerland.
How long does opening a company account in Liechtenstein take?
Usually several weeks: the bank thoroughly checks owners, source of wealth and the company's purpose.
Is a beneficial owner register used in Liechtenstein?
Yes, a company's ultimate owners are entered in the state beneficial owner register.

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