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Liechtenstein - Anstalt
Honey, respectable European jurisdiction. It is best suited for protecting assets Geography
The Principality of Liechtenstein is located in Central Europe between Switzerland and Austria. The country gained independence in 1806. Capital - Vaduz. Liechtenstein - one of the smallest states in the world. Its space - 160 square meters. km. The population - about 33.4 thousand people. Politics
Liechtenstein - a constitutional monarchy. The legal system is built on the Swiss and Austrian law and adapted by national characteristics. Currency - Swiss franc (CHF). Official language - German. The establishment (Anstalt)
The establishment (Anstalt) - is the corporate form, inherent only to Liechtenstein. The establishment has no members or shareholders. In fact, an independent fund, which is the beneficiary. Typically, Anstalt used as a holding company to generate income in the form of royalties and management of property rights.
The company has a founder or founders, who need not be the beneficiaries. If capital institutions are not divided into shares, holders of institutional rights are in the establishment of considerable authority. Human founders may be transferred to another person. In this regard, the establishment is similar to the Fund. Other features of the institution:
* The minimum paid up share capital institution (if it is not divided into shares) - 30 000 CHF; * If the charter capital is divided into shares, it is the minimum size - 50 000 CHF; * A facility should have at least one director. Typically, he has considerable powers.
Other structures used for international business:
* Foundation - Stiftung, * Company - AG, * Trust (Trust)
Tax and accounting
The Fund must pay an annual tax on capital in the amount - 0.1% of net asset value (at least 1000 CHF). If the net asset value exceeds CHF 2 million, the tax rate drops - 0075% a year. If the value of assets exceeds CHF 10 million, a rate equal to 0.05%.
Statement of assets and liabilities to provide mandatory.
Mandatory annual payments
There are no other charges except the annual tax on capital (minimum SHF 1000).
Privacy Policy
Very high. It is a first-class banking center along with Switzerland.
Benefits
* Political stability, * A high reputation, * No foreign exchange restrictions, * Not included in the list of offshore jurisdictions CMU.
Deficiencies
* No agreements on avoidance of double taxation; * The high cost of registration and maintenance company.
Application
* Instrument for ownership of assets; * Instrument to protect assets and transfer them to be inherited.
Features
* The state registration is not required, except for providing the authorities a document on the establishment; * The Fund is administered board of trustees (allowed corporate managers); * At least one manager must be a natural person and resident of Liechtenstein; * The notion of a company secretary in Liechtenstein is absent; * The minimum number of founders (holders of the founders) - 1; * Information on the holders of rights not available.
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