Sole proprietorship

The sole proprietorship is a business operated on the account of an individual (the proprietor). The owner bears sole responsibility and is personally and unlimitedly liable.

If the sole proprietorship is engaged in commerce, manufacturing, or other business in a commercial manner, it is obliged to be entered in the Commercial Register.

The businesses (the operation of money, exchange, securities, stock exchange, and debt collection transactions; acting as a commission agent, agent, or broker; fiduciary and trustee transactions and activities as a consultant; the transmission of messages and the provision of information of any kind and in any form; insurance undertakings) are not exempt from the obligation to be entered if their annual turnover does not exceed the sum of CHF 300'000. --.

Deeds and documents suitable as supporting documents for an entry may be submitted to the Office of Justice in draft form for verification but the Office of Justice does not draw up deeds or contracts.

If required, please contact the Liechtenstein Bar Association or the Liechtenstein Chamber of Trustees.