FOUNDING · ANSTALT
Form an Anstalt
in Liechtenstein
Form a Liechtenstein establishment (Anstalt): CHF 30,000 capital, fully paid in, a board of directors and entry in the commercial register. This page covers purpose, bodies, steps, documents and what Art. 534 et seq. PGR requires. Every figure has an official source (PGR, LLV Anstalt, fact sheet on the Anstalt). Anything not officially documented is available on request.
Anstalt Liechtenstein: facts at a glance
Minimum capital
CHF 30,000
Fully paid in. EUR or USD 30,000 possible. If divided into shares: 50,000. LLV fact sheet
Legal basis
Art. 534 et seq. PGR
The Anstalt is a Liechtenstein form with its own legal personality. PGR
Management
Board of directors
Day-to-day management and representation. Often plus holders of founder’s rights.
Auditor
If a trade
If a commercial trade is conducted or the purpose allows it.
Not legal or tax advice. This page summarises the statute and LLV information (as of 3 November 2026). Binding are the Office of Justice, the tax administration and your legal or trustee adviser. Sample forms: LLV Anstalt. We support an Anstalt on request (documents, coordination, seat at In der Specki 3), not through the agent flow; that path is for the LVC. Digihub does not file with the authority. Comparison: LVC or Anstalt, form a GmbH, form a Stiftung.
What is an Anstalt in Liechtenstein?
The Anstalt (establishment, établissement) is a legally independent, organised enterprise with its own legal personality, dedicated to lasting economic or other purposes. That is how the LLV page on the Anstalt describes it. It may pursue a commercial or non-commercial purpose if the purpose is lawful.
The form sits in Art. 534 et seq. PGR. It is a Liechtenstein speciality: neither GmbH nor AG nor foundation. Typical are transferable founder’s rights and a board of directors for day-to-day representation. Without founder’s rights the Anstalt can be organised like a foundation; the board is then the central body. The Anstalt must be entered in the commercial register. The Office of Justice does not draft deeds or contracts for you, apart from help with the filing. More on the register: Liechtenstein commercial register.
Typical uses of an Anstalt
The Anstalt fits when you want a flexible legal person that is not a GmbH, AG or LVC: holding, asset administration, a project with founder’s rights instead of classic shares, or a structure that should be transferable later. It is not the Digihub agent flow and not a substitute for an operating GmbH if you want a classic SME with share capital.
Shared innovation with two identifiable members: the LVC. Equity and investors: the AG. Solo limited liability: the GmbH. Dedicated purpose assets without owners: the Stiftung. Overview: legal forms.
Bodies: founder’s rights, board, auditor
In the typical Anstalt the holders of the founder’s rights are the supreme body. Founder’s rights can be transferred, inherited or otherwise succeed under the statutes. The board of directors manages the business and represents the Anstalt. An auditor must be appointed if the Anstalt conducts a commercial trade or the statutory purpose allows it. Source: fact sheet on the Anstalt.
In a foundation-like Anstalt without founder’s rights the board takes on the founder’s-rights role and remains bound by the founder’s written instructions. Which variant fits your purpose we clarify before formation; we do not replace legal advice.
In practice Art. 180a PGR often applies to the board: at least one authorised member with an EEA link and a trustee licence, with the exceptions in para. 3. Two routes: your own board member resident in the EEA or Switzerland, or a licensed Liechtenstein trustee. Digihub offers or arranges the legally required representative; we do not name a trustee firm. Guide: When do you need a trustee?.
Forming an Anstalt: six steps
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Clarify purpose and variant
First the purpose: commercial or not, with or without founder’s rights, with or without capital divided into shares. Statutes, capital and the auditor depend on that. Form comparison: legal forms. -
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Check the name
Have the intended name checked before filing: email info.hr.aju@llv.li. Existing names are in the Firmenindex. Background: name check under Art. 1016 PGR. -
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Appoint the board
Appoint the board and, if used, the holders of founder’s rights. Art. 180a PGR requires a qualified member or a licensed trustee where the provision applies. Authorised members declare on filing that no ground for exclusion exists (Art. 180b). -
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Statutes and capital
The statutes must contain the legally required particulars; the founders’ signatures are certified. Minimum capital CHF 30,000, fully paid in or contributed, or EUR or USD 30,000. If the capital is divided into shares: CHF, EUR or USD 50,000. Cash or contribution in kind; in-kind contributions need an expert valuation. Source: LLV fact sheet. Guide: capital paying-in account. -
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Auditor if required
If there is a commercial trade or the purpose allows it: an auditor’s letter of acceptance. Whether a waiver is possible in your case follows from the statute and the authority’s guidance, not from this page. -
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File with the Office of Justice
The Anstalt is filed for registration with the Office of Justice, Giessenstrasse 3, 9490 Vaduz. It comes into existence on registration. The LLV does not publish a fixed processing time, so we do not promise one. Sample forms and guidance: LLV Anstalt. If you run a trade, a trade licence may be added.
Documents for forming an Anstalt
According to the LLV page on the Anstalt and the fact sheet, the pack typically includes:
- Statutes with certified signatures of the founders
- Application for commercial-register entry
- Board acceptance and signing declaration, plus the Art. 180b PGR declaration where required
- Proof of capital (bank confirmation; contribution in kind with valuation)
- Auditor’s letter of acceptance if an auditor is required
- Seat and service address in the statutes
The Office of Justice sets the exact list for your case. The office does not draft contracts for you.
Costs: one-off and recurring
There is no fixed Anstalt price on Pricing. We quote the Digihub service on request, not at the GmbH fixed price of CHF 1,000. Official fees are set by the authority; we do not invent a register fee that is not on the pricing page. The capital remains the Anstalt’s equity.
One-off
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anstalt capital (remains equity) | At least CHF 30,000; if divided into shares, 50,000 | LLV fact sheet |
| Registration, certification, notary | On request / authority | Pricing |
| Trustee under Art. 180a (only without your own qualified member) | about 5,000 per year (guide value) | Pricing |
| Digihub formation service | Price on request | Contact |
Recurring
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax | 12.5% of taxable net income | SteG Art. 61 |
| Minimum corporate income tax | CHF 1,800 per year, fully creditable | SteG Art. 62 |
| Trustee mandate, domicile, bookkeeping, audit | On request | – |
Not tax advice. Whether exceptions to the minimum tax apply is for the tax administration. The incorporation cost calculator covers GmbH, AG and LVC; for the Anstalt the quote applies.
Seat, representative and premises
The seat belongs in the statutes. By agreement, In der Specki 3, 9494 Schaan (near Vaduz) can be the Anstalt’s seat and business address under a domicile agreement. Private Offices are available (from CHF 549 / month). Without an agreement the address is not your seat: myth: copying the Specki address.
More on the seat: registered office and business address. An address alone is not substance: substance in Liechtenstein.
Anstalt vs. GmbH vs. Stiftung
| Topic | Anstalt | GmbH | Stiftung |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum capital | CHF 30,000, fully paid in | CHF 10,000, fully paid in | CHF 30,000, fully paid in |
| Supreme body | Founder’s rights or board | Members / board | Foundation council |
| Commercial register | Mandatory; exists on entry | Mandatory | Entry or deposit, depending on purpose |
| Fits | Flexible structure, holding, founder’s rights | Solo founders and SMEs | Purpose assets, family foundation, holding |
| At Digihub | On request | Incorporation service CHF 1,000 one-time | On request |
Frequently asked questions about forming an Anstalt in Liechtenstein
How much capital does an Anstalt in Liechtenstein need?
At least CHF 30,000, fully paid in or contributed; alternatively EUR or USD 30,000. If the capital is divided into shares: CHF, EUR or USD 50,000. Source: fact sheet on the Anstalt.
Must the Anstalt be on the commercial register?
Yes. The Anstalt must be registered and comes into existence on registration (LLV). There is no deposit procedure as for some foundations.
What is the difference between an Anstalt and a Stiftung?
The Anstalt is an organised enterprise with founder’s rights or foundation-like management. The Stiftung is purpose assets without owners, with a foundation council. Capital is at least CHF 30,000 in both cases. Details: form a Stiftung.
What does it cost to form an Anstalt in Liechtenstein?
Does Art. 180a PGR also apply to the Anstalt?
In practice often yes, where the board of a registrable legal person is concerned: at least one authorised member with an EEA link and a trustee licence, with the exceptions in para. 3. Binding: PGR and the authority. Digihub does not name a trustee firm.
How long does Anstalt formation take?
The LLV does not publish a fixed processing time. The Office of Justice reviews the documents and then registers. We therefore promise no date.
Does digihub form my Anstalt?
We support the formation on request: documents, coordination, a seat at In der Specki 3, arranging the legally required representative. Not through the agent flow and without a fixed price. Quote via the contact form.
A non-binding quote for your Anstalt
Write briefly what the Anstalt should do, who should hold founder’s rights and where you live. You will get a non-binding quote. Official fees and capital are separate.
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