Liechtenstein Aktiengesellschaft (AG) Company Incorporation

An Aktiengesellschaft is the equivalent to a limited company in the UK, in that it is a legal entity which is separate and distinct from the individuals who run it. For sole traders and for people in partnerships, the individuals’ personal assets are at risk if there is a claim against the organisation but shareholders in an Aktiengesellschaft are liable to lose only the value of the share capital to which they subscribe.

Financial services are the main industries in Liechtenstein, e-banking is very common and the banking sector in general benefits from a high degree of confidentiality.

Company Name

The company name may be in any language and must include the suffix Aktiengesellschaft – AG.   Words suggesting a state, country or region of the world are not permitted and words associated with licensed activities such as ‘banking’ are restricted.

Registered Office

It is a requirement that an AG must have a registered address where all official correspondence will be sent and where company records and accounts must be kept. This is provided as part of our incorporation service.

Directors

An AG requires only one person to act as a director, there are no restrictions on the nationality or residency. Corporate directors are permitted.

Shareholders

One only shareholder is required, there are no restrictions on nationality or residency and corporate entities are allowed, there is a no upper limit to the number of shareholders. Shareholder names are filed on the public register.

Company Secretary

The concept of a company secretary is not recognised in The Principality of Liechtenstein.

Share Capital

The minimum share capital is CHF 50,000  and this must be fully paid up during incorporation in either a bank in Liechtenstein or Switzerland.

Timescale

An AG company can be fully incorporated in one week.

Liechtenstein Company Formation Fees

Your company will be incorporated using your chosen name and we will ensure that the procedure is as simple as possible.

The whole incorporation process can be completed online and we will administer the preparation and filing of all registration forms on your behalf.

Filing Requirements

Companies must file an annual financial statement.

Proof of Identity

As part of our due diligence we require proof of identity in the form of a passport copy for all directors and shareholders of the company.

Travel

There is no requirement to visit Liechtenstein.