Foundations in Liechtenstein
The Liechtenstein foundation (Stiftung) is a traditional tool for administering and protecting family wealth. We assess whether and how it makes sense for you and set it up in cooperation with local advisers — transparently and without promises of a specific tax outcome.
JUDr. Ondrej SteinigerPartner · Attorneyondrej.steiniger@steinigers.com
JUDr. Viktória KertészováAttorneyviktoria.kerteszova@steinigers.comThe foundation (Stiftung) and wealth administration
A foundation separates assets from their founder and administers them according to their wishes. We assess whether it suits your goal and how to set it up.
The Liechtenstein foundation as a tool
The Liechtenstein foundation (Stiftung) is governed by local law and serves mainly for long-term administration, protection and intergenerational transfer of family wealth. Its establishment and operation are always assessed and carried out in cooperation with vetted local advisers.
Purpose, beneficiaries and governance
We help define the foundation's purpose, the beneficiaries and the rules of administration and decision-making. Family wealth administration is handled alongside Wealth management.
Tax, substance and reporting
A foundation makes sense only when it is transparent and set up correctly against home rules. We assess the risks soberly.
Relationship to Slovak residence
We assess the tax consequences of the foundation against Slovak tax residence, controlled foreign company (CFC) rules and the taxation of income. The tax side is covered under Tax and tax disputes.
Transparency and reporting
We take account of automatic exchange of information (CRS) and reporting obligations. The foundation must be transparent and defensible — we do not guarantee a specific tax outcome.
Set-up and administration
A foundation works only if it is set up and run correctly. We guide you through set-up and ongoing administration.
Set-up and documentation
We cover preparation of the founding documentation, the statute and relations with the foundation board, coordinated with local advisers.
Ongoing administration and compliance
We set up ongoing administration, reporting and compliance so the foundation stays compliant. Wider structures are covered under International business structures.
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