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Liechtenstein - Excellence in Fiduciary and Financial Services

While Liechtenstein is one of the smallest countries in Europe, landlocked between Austria and Switzerland, it is also one of the richest countries in the world on the basis of per-capita GDP. Liechtenstein is closely linked with Switzerland and uses the Swiss Franc as its official currency. There is also a customs union between Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and for Value Added Tax (VAT) purposes Liechtenstein is part of the Swiss VAT system. Liechtenstein is a member of the European Economic Area but not the European Union. This unique position gives this small country numerous advantages, including full access of its banking and insurance industry to the EU market.

Liechtenstein has one of the world's most sophisticated banking, financial services and fiduciary industry, which also represents the major part of its economy. Liechtenstein welcomes quality business from clients all over the world and maintains strictest due diligence requirements in order to protect its reputation. Recent legislation has been introduced to further reinforce Liechtenstein's position as one of the world's top-tier financial services jurisdictions. All financial and fiduciary services providers are strictly regulated and supervised.


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Henley & Partners in Liechtenstein

Henley & Partners Liechtenstein is a fully independent service provider. Its director has years of experience in the local banking and fiduciary services industry, and all employees have been chosen carefully not only on the basis of professionalism and expertise but also on the basis of their level of motivation and commitment to our clients. As independent service provider, we are not tied to any banking group or other financial institution and therefore represent only our client's interests. We are free to work with the financial institutions and advisers who are best suited to our client's needs. We offer practical and efficient services to meet all our clients' business and private financial requirements. We have the expertise, resources and worldwide contacts to assist you, from the initial discussion of your situation to structuring and implementing the right solution. We understand our client's business and financial situations and are experienced in identifying opportunities for our clients.

Henley & Partners Liechtenstein administers Liechtenstein foundations, trusts and companies. There are different types of foundations and trusts, and different types of companies, which we can provide further information and advice on as necessary. However, the most widely used entity is the Liechtenstein private foundation.

Although not always possible, we prefer to meet you personally prior to entering into a client relationship in order to discuss your particular objectives and for us to provide a tailor made structure for you.


Our services

The services provided by Henley & Partners Liechtenstein include the administration of foundations, the administration of companies, the provision of company directors, officers, secretaries and nominees, as well as bookkeeping and general administration and family office services.

The specialised services of Henley & Partners Liechtenstein are a resource and complement to private bankers, family offices, lawyers, tax consultants, financial advisors and other professionals serving private clients. We can help other firms and their clients with the unique and specific expertise required in the proper set-up and administration of Liechtenstein foundations and companies. Please contact us for more information or to arrange for an initial personal consultation.

Henley & Partners Liechtenstein is located in Bendern, in a modern office building, which it shares with a number of other reputable service providers. Vaduz, the capital town of Liechtenstein, is conveniently located and easily accessible from Austria and Switzerland. It is only about one and a half hour's drive from Zurich's international airport.

Liechtenstein has, as explained above, one of the world's most sophisticated fiduciary services industries and a long tradition of excellence in this sector. Particularly for the administration of foundations as ultimate holding vehicles and the management of international corporate structures, Liechtenstein has certain advantages over most other jurisdictions, namely the following:

A long tradition of economic and political stability
Excellent reputation for integrity, quality and expertise
Highly regulated fiduciary services industry
Major banking centre with strictest banking secrecy laws
Excellent location in the heart of Europe
Tax-free environment

No matter how complex your needs are, Henley & Partners Liechtenstein and the global network of Henley & Partners will be able to advise and assist you. We provide all clients with individual advice and comprehensive yet cost-effective solutions. Please contact us for more information and individual advice.


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