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Offshore Company Formation LiechtensteinGereral Information about Liechtenstein Liechtenstein is a landlocked country in Central Europe bounded by Switzerland and Austria. It is a very small country, only 62 sq. miles and has a population of about 33,000. The capital and main financial centre is Vaduz. It takes its name from Castle Liechtenstein in faraway Lower Austria. The Principality of Liechtenstein was founded in 1719 and became a sovereign state in 1806. It was occupied by the French under Napoleon for a few years and joined the German Confederation in 1815. When this was disbanded in 1868 Liechtenstein declared permanent neutrality. It was closely allied to Austria until after the first World War and since that time it has been in a monetary and customs union with Switzerland. Switzerland also looks after its external relations. It is a member of the European Economic Area. There is an elected Assembly but the Sovereign retains extensive powers. Liechtenstein Taxation Since the end of the Second World War, Liechtenstein's low taxes have contributed to outstanding economic growth and it has become increasingly important as a financial centre. Companies are formed in Liechtenstein under the Law on Persons and Companies 1926, also known as the PGR Code. Trust Enterprises are formed under the Law Concerning the Trust Enterprise 1928. There are several forms of corporate, trust and quasi-trust vehicle some of which are unique to Liechtenstein. The most commonly used are the company limited by shares, the limited liability company, the Establishment (Anstalt), the Foundation (Stiftung), the Trust Enterprise and the Trust. Liechtenstein Financial Services The financial services industry is regulated by the FMA Financial Market Authority Liechtenstein, which commenced operating on 1st January 2005. It is an integrated supervisory body incorporating the Financial Services Authority, the Due Diligence Unit and the Insurance Division of the Office of Economic Affairs.
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