Liechtenstein’s economy is currently in good condition. The Liechtenstein Economic Research Center (KOFL) again recorded strong growth for 2007.

With a package of legislative amendments and other adjustments, Liechtenstein is reacting to new international developments and challenges in all areas of justice, on the basis of a modern justice policy.

Liechtenstein registered Companies with participations in EC countries benefiting from European Court of Justice (ECJ) judgements? Is this the end of dividend withholding taxes, even if Liechtenstein does not have any double tax treaty, apart from that one with Austria? Is this the end of double tax treaties at all in order to minimize double taxation for dividend payments?

The Financial Market Authority registered more assets under management and more financial market participants.

The 2006 business year of the Liechtenstein banks brought excellent results. A stronger trend is apparent to seek out close proximity with clients: Liechtenstein banks are establishing branches abroad, especially in the growth markets of Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.

The Liechtenstein financial center is experiencing a difficult business environment. On the one side, international turbulences on the financial markets are influencing events; on the other side, Liechtenstein is under pressure to adapt due to its liberal economic order and tax policy.

To enforce the economic sanctions against States imposed by the UN, Liechtenstein created a Law on Measures concerning Economic Transactions with Foreign States (Sanctions Act) shortly after joining the UN in 1991.

Optimistic outlook for the New Year by Reigning Prince Hans-Adam II, Hereditary Prince Alois, Prime Minister Otmar Hasler, and Deputy Prime Minister Klaus Tschütscher

What are the people of Liechtenstein worried about? What are the main problems of the future that must urgently be solved? How do the people of Liechtenstein envision their personal future and the future of the country? To obtain answers to these questions, the Government has commissioned a barometer to gauge concerns and the future.

In recent years, Liechtenstein has made great efforts in combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism, strengthened its national defensive measures, and expanded international cooperation.

The Liechtenstein University of Applied Sciences launches regional Business Plan Competition 2008 for young entrepreneurs

New markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia have made the business activities of Liechtenstein financial intermediaries even more international.

Approximately 120 participants from about 50 countries met in various working groups in the Vaduzer Saal to discuss the implementation and further development of cooperation among FIUs and how to make the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing even more targeted.

The recent developments and changes in the last two years in the Principality of Liechtenstein underline the attractiveness for international asset protection for international clients.

Foreign economic policy plays an important role in the foreign policy of the Principality of Liechtenstein. As Foreign Minister Rita Kieber-Beck declared, "The goal of our foreign economic policy is to create optimal framework conditions for domestic enterprises, so that they can assert themselves successfully on the world markets."

The treaty between the Principality of Liechtenstein and the Federal Republic of Germany for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and fortune (DTT), including the minutes, was signed in Berlin on 17 November 2011.

"Promoting and demanding" are the two pillars of the new Foreigners Law, which the Government has presented to the public for consultations.

According to German tax authorities, taxes have been evaded in Liechtenstein using foundations. Amplified by media reports, this gives the impression that Liechtenstein foundations are used only for tax evasion by German citizens.