The Liechtenstein Financial Center

The Principality of Liechtenstein is a member of two economic blocs: the Swiss/Liechtenstein currency region and the European Economic Area. Liechtenstein has maintained an economic, customs and currency union with Switzerland since 1923. This relationship is characterised by open borders and a common currency, the Swiss Franc. The Principality of Liechtenstein has been a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) since 1995.

Thanks to this membership, Liechtenstein benefits from the advantages of the free movement of goods, services and capital throughout the whole of Europe. Conversely, Liechtenstein is not a member of the EU and thus not obliged to adopt the common currency and financial policy or the regulations of the European customs union.

The following additional factors have contributed to the positive development of the financial center:

Stable legal, social and business environment
Political stability
Liberal economic policy
Liberal company law and taxation legislation
Modern infrastructure
Modern due diligence and anti-money laundering legislation that complies with European provisions
Broad spectrum of financial services
Legally stipulated bank client confidentiality (banking secrecy)
Sophisticated banking system
Financial market supervision according to European standards.