Company Formation

Liechtenstein

GmbH, AG or Anstalt? Start with the business model, not the package. Company formation, governance, local coordination and launch readiness in Liechtenstein.

Liechtenstein GmbH AG Anstalt Company Formation
Overview

A Compact, EEA-Linked Jurisdiction

Liechtenstein is a compact, EEA-linked jurisdiction with a long history in wealth structuring, offering entity types, including the Anstalt, not available in most comparable jurisdictions. The right entity depends on what the business actually does. Marensa Advisory coordinates structure selection, company formation, governance, local arrangements and launch readiness with appointed professionals in Liechtenstein.

Entity Options

GmbH, AG or Anstalt

GmbH
Limited Liability Company
Used for operating businesses in the same way as its Swiss equivalent, within a compact, EEA-linked jurisdiction with a long history in wealth structuring.
  • Standard vehicle for operating businesses
  • EEA-linked jurisdiction with EU market access advantages
  • Registered office and local representation required
Best for: operating businesses
Formation: 2–4 weeks
AG
Stock Corporation
Used for larger structures or those with multiple investors, offering share transferability and a familiar corporate governance framework.
  • Used for larger or multi-investor structures
  • Share transferability suited to investor-facing structures
  • Registered office and local representation required
Best for: larger or multi-investor structures
Formation: 2–4 weeks
Anstalt
Establishment
A distinctive Liechtenstein entity with no shareholders in the ordinary sense, used for asset holding and wealth structuring purposes not replicated in most comparable jurisdictions.
  • No shareholders in the ordinary sense
  • Used for asset holding and family wealth structuring
  • Entity type not widely available elsewhere
Best for: asset holding and wealth structuring
Formation: 2–4 weeks
What's Included

Formation & Registration

We manage the structuring and formation process end to end, coordinated with appointed professionals in Liechtenstein.

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  • Business model and structure review
  • GmbH, AG or Anstalt entity type selection
  • Coordination of incorporation with appointed local professionals
  • Constitutional documentation and capital structuring
  • Registered office and local representation arrangements
  • Beneficial ownership and compliance documentation
  • Board and governance structure design
  • Local director and administration coordination
  • Accounting, filing and statutory reporting coordination
  • Banking introductions and account opening support
  • Substance and local presence coordination where required
  • Launch readiness review before go-live
What's Included

Governance & Administration

Formation is the start, not the end. We coordinate the governance and administrative arrangements that keep the structure compliant and functioning once it is live.

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Our Process

How It Works

01
Business Model Review
We start with what the business actually does: its activity, ownership, client base and tax position, before any entity type is discussed.
02
Entity Selection
Based on that review, we recommend GmbH, AG or Anstalt, with the reasoning set out clearly.
03
Formation & Registration
We coordinate the formation process with appointed professionals in Liechtenstein, including constitutional documents and registration.
04
Governance & Local Coordination
We put the governance, administration and local representation arrangements in place so the structure is ready to operate, not just registered.
05
Launch Readiness
Banking, reporting and administrative arrangements are confirmed before go-live, so the structure functions from day one.

Important Note

Legal form, capital, representation, tax, licensing and banking requirements depend on the activity, ownership and facts of each case. Local legal and tax advice is required in every instance, and Marensa Advisory works alongside appointed local professionals in Liechtenstein to deliver it.

Nothing on this page constitutes legal, tax or regulatory advice. It is general information only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice specific to your circumstances.

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Tell us about the business model and we will recommend the right entity type and next steps.

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