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Excellent Investor Protection
Investor protection is a cornerstone of Liechtenstein investment fund law and is guaranteed by the nation’s Financial Market Authority and by independent audit offices.
Discretion guaranteed by banking secrecy
Comprehensive banking secrecy forms the basis for confidentiality in all financial transactions.
Political and economic stability
As a financial center, Liechtenstein is recognized for its highly competitive operating conditions and for its social, legal and economic stability.
The AAA country ratings granted by both Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s confirm Liechtenstein’s status.
EU-compatible investment funds
Liechtenstein’s membership of the European Economic Area (EEA) ensures that its investment companies have ready access to the European market without discrimination.
Proximity to the Swiss financial center
Liechtenstein’s economic, customs and currency union with Switzerland means open borders between the two nations.
Professionalism all around
Because of the financial service industry’s importance to Liechtenstein, its financial institutions, industry associations and authorities have a wealth of expertise in the field.
Fast and efficient
Interactions between investment undertakings, financial institutions and authorities are well coordinated.
This allows the formalities involved in launching an investment undertaking to be processed quickly and efficiently.
Liberal economic policy
The conservative/liberal outlook of both government and population means that the state rarely intervenes in business.
Independent tax legislation
The country’s low levels of taxation are partly due to its independence in fiscal matters.
There are no plans to either harmonize taxation or to provide assistance on tax matters to foreign authorities.