Liechtenstein: company formation
GmbH or AG · Europe
Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
GmbH ou AG in Liechtenstein — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- Corporate income tax: 12.5% (to be checked with the tax authority).
- The law on persons and companies (Personen- und Gesellschaftsrecht, PGR) dates from 1926; the commercial register is kept by the Office of Justice.
- GmbH or AG, registered at the Office of Justice (commercial register).
What it does not solve
- Reinforced substance and compliance; licence required for financial activities.
- Survey data not verified by on-the-spot counsel: banking access and substance are established case by case, and the registration time remain to be established.
Conditions to meet
Usual capital, no legal source cited: to be checked
Usual time, from our files; to be checked.
Banking access to be assessed at the interview, not surveyed here: no bank is promised on the strength of a survey.
Substance to be assessed depending on the activity; local criteria remain to be checked with on-the-spot counsel.
Our assessment for Liechtenstein; to be checked.
Registered office and office on quotation, after review of the file.
Our offer in Liechtenstein, internal catalogue.
Registration in Liechtenstein: Office of Justice (commercial register). Source: llv.li (to be checked)
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 13 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Liechtenstein: what is specific to it
- The law on persons and companies (Personen- und Gesellschaftsrecht, PGR) dates from 1926; the commercial register is kept by the Office of Justice. Source: llv.li (to be checked)
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Liechtenstein compared with Luxembourg and Isle of Man
| Liechtenstein | Luxembourg | Isle of Man | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | GmbH ou AG | SARL-S | Ltd |
| Corporate taxation | 12.5% on profits | 23.87% all-in in Luxembourg City (2025 rate) | 0% (10% for banks and large retailers, 20% on income from Isle of Man land) |
| Share capital | CHF 10,000 (GmbH), CHF 50,000 (AG) | €12,000 (SARL-S: €1 to €12,000) | Not established |
| Incorporation time | Not established | Not established | 48 hours (registry standard service) |
| Banking access | Demanding | Demanding | Demanding |
| Substance requirement | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own |
| Our services | from 21,190 € | from 14,670 € | from 7,190 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Luxembourg → · The page for Isle of Man →
Registered office and premises in Liechtenstein
From 7,090 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and identity verification
- Drafting the articles
- Signature and capital deposit
- Registration
- Account opening and start-up
For Liechtenstein, the register is kept by Office of Justice (commercial register) and the usual time is Not established.
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: European company · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Liechtenstein: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Liechtenstein?
Our services in Liechtenstein start at 21,190 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Liechtenstein?
About Not established once the file is complete (usual time from our files; to be checked).
Where is a company registered in Liechtenstein?
With the Office of Justice (commercial register) (source: llv.li).
What is the corporate tax rate in Liechtenstein?
12.5% on profits (data as of 21 September 2026; source: statistikportal.li). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Liechtenstein?
CHF 10,000 (GmbH), CHF 50,000 (AG): usual capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Liechtenstein?
Corporate income tax: 12.5% (to be checked with the tax authority). The law on persons and companies (Personen- und Gesellschaftsrecht, PGR) dates from 1926; the commercial register is kept by the Office of Justice. GmbH or AG, registered at the Office of Justice (commercial register).
What are the drawbacks of a company in Liechtenstein?
Reinforced substance and compliance; licence required for financial activities. Survey data not verified by on-the-spot counsel: banking access and substance are established case by case, and the registration time remain to be established.
Liechtenstein or Luxembourg or Isle of Man: where do our services start?
from 21,190 € in Liechtenstein; from 14,670 € in Luxembourg; from 7,190 € in the Isle of Man, excluding tax.
Liechtenstein or Luxembourg or Isle of Man: how does corporate tax compare?
Liechtenstein, 12.5% on profits; Luxembourg, 23.87% all-in in Luxembourg City (2025 rate); Isle of Man, 0% (10% for banks and large retailers, 20% on income from Isle of Man land); to be checked.
Liechtenstein or Luxembourg or Isle of Man: which is faster to register?
Liechtenstein in Not established; Luxembourg in Not established; Isle of Man in 48 hours (registry standard service), usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →