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  • 29.08.2018 – 10:22

    ikr: Consultation launched on Blockchain Act

    Vaduz (ots) - In its meeting of 28 August 2018, the Government adopted the consultation report on the Law on Transaction Systems Based on Trustworthy Technologies (TT) (Blockchain Act; TT Act; VTG) and the amendment of further laws. A blockchain is a distributed database on which transactions or contracts are encrypted and stored in a tamper-proof manner. Blockchain technology not only forms the basis for cryptocurrencies ...

  • 18.06.2018 – 13:34

    ikr: Tax Act amendment adopted by the Diet

    Vaduz (ots) - In its meeting of 7 June 2018, the Liechtenstein Parliament adopted amendments to the Tax Act. The amendments were based on the review of the Liechtenstein Tax Act by the EU Code of Conduct Group regarding tax transparency, fair business taxation, and the implementation of the minimum standards to prevent BEPS. Concerning Liechtenstein, the EU working group identified room for improvement in a few areas of ...

  • 15.06.2018 – 16:23

    ikr: OECD Global Forum meets in Liechtenstein

    Vaduz (ots) - From 11 - 15 June 2018 Liechtenstein hosted members of the OECD Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (Global Forum) for working meetings. The Global Forum is an international body with currently 150 members, including all OECD and G20 states. All the members of the Forum have undertaken to adhere to as well as to implement the global standards on transparency and exchange ...

  • 01.11.2017 – 16:00

    ikr: Talks between Liechtenstein and China on a Double Taxation Agreement

    Vaduz (ots) - From 30 October until 1 November 2017 talks were held in Beijing on a bilateral Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Liechtenstein and China. The delegations explained their respective domestic tax provisions and exchanged positions on the DTA article by article. It was agreed that both sides would update each other about relevant developments in the ...

  • 27.10.2016 – 17:06

    ikr: Withdrawal of South Africa from the Rome Statute

    Vaduz (ots) - The Government of Liechtenstein has taken note with deep regret of the decision of South Africa to withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. South Africa was instrumental in the drafting of the Rome Statute and a symbol of human rights and justice on the African continent. Without its voice and contribution, the International Criminal Court could not have been established, and its ...

  • 03.10.2016 – 14:25

    ikr: Milestone for the competitiveness of Liechtenstein's financial centre

    Vaduz (ots) - On 30 September 2016, the EEA Joint Committee, whose decisions result in the inclusion of new EU law in the EEA Agreement, decided to incorporate the first package of legal acts relating to the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs). "This is a milestone for the competitiveness of our financial centre, since equal access to the EU single market has now ...

  • 25.08.2016 – 10:18

    ikr: Improvements for the financial centre - Italy places Liechtenstein on its white list

    Vaduz (ots) - Italy has placed Liechtenstein on its domestic white list. The ministerial decree to this effect was adopted on 9 August 2016 and published on 22 August 2016. Pursuant to that decision, Italy deems Liechtenstein a cooperative state for tax purposes on the basis of the agreement with the EU on automatic exchange of information and exchange of information ...

  • 04.03.2016 – 14:09

    ikr: Liechtenstein reiterates its commitment to the OECD BEPS Project

    Vaduz (ots) - The OECD and the G20 countries aim to take action against tax avoidance in multinational enterprises. They have developed measures against artificial profit shifting and tax base erosion (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting - BEPS). The goal of the BEPS Project is to support countries in protecting their tax base and at the same time to ensure that legal ...

  • 29.01.2016 – 13:29

    ikr: OECD - BEPS Project: Liechtenstein signs agreement on country-by-country reports

    Vaduz (ots) - On 27 January 2016, Liechtenstein signed a multilateral agreement on the automatic exchange of country-by-country reports. The agreement was developed within the framework of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Project by the G20 states and the OECD in the area of corporate taxation and is considered a new minimum standard. By signing the ...

  • 13.07.2009 – 15:33

    Liechtenstein and the Czech Republic establish diplomatic relations

    Vaduz, Liechtenstein (ots) - Establishment of diplomatic relations and agreement on declaration and joint co-operation memorandum - Shared goal is closer relationship based upon constructive partnership as well as foreign policy co-operation - Historical Commission to examine joint history as well as the relationship between the two countries during the 20th ...

  • 11.09.2008 – 13:11

    Press release from the Princely House

    Vaduz (ots) - On 11 September, some media cited a June 2008 letter by H.S.H. the Reigning Prince of Liechtenstein declining participation in the exhibition "Looting and Restitution" at the Jewish Museum Berlin. With his private and personal letter to the Director of the Museum, W. Michael Blumenthal, Reigning Prince Hans-Adam II in no way intended to belittle the atrocious events of the Third Reich. Rather, the ...

  • 27.08.2008 – 11:32

    Publication of the new law governing Liechtenstein foundations

    Vaduz (ots) - The revision of the law governing Liechtenstein foundations was adopted by Parliament on 26 June 2008 and - now that the referendum period has expired without a referendum being called (31 July 2008) - will enter into force on 1 April 2009. Official publication in the national newspapers is on 26 August 2008. From that date on, the text of the ...