A tiny monarchy of 60 square miles, Liechtenstein is positioned between financial heavyweights Austria and Switzerland. Liechtenstein's primary financial service is in private banking, but it also specialises in holding and domiciliary companies plus foundations for holding assets. It has flexible and liberal company laws.

• No disclosure of beneficial ownership
• Highly stable jurisdiction
• Shelf companies available
• English, German & French spoken
• Civil Law system
• Strong infrastructure of banks, accountants, etc
• Low taxation