Office of Justice
Information on the commercial register:
Revision of the law on associations
Amendments to the Persons and Companies Act and the Commercial Register Ordinance came into force on 1 January 2025, partially revising the law on associations. The main provisions concern those associations that primarily collect or distribute assets that are intended for charitable purposes (so-called charitable associations).
Further information can be found on the homepage https://www.llv.li/en/business/foundation-leadership/commercial-register-hr-/entries/association
The Office of Justice includes the departments of Land Registry, Commercial Registry, Judicial Affairs, Foundation Supervision and Anti-Money Laundering, as well as the Victim Assistance Center.
The Land Register incorporates real estate and the rights in rem that exist over it to ensure legal security.
The Commercial Registers primary task is to ensure the legal security of commercial transactions by disclosing the private law relationships, in particular the liability and representation relationships of natural and legal persons.
The Judicial Affairs Division deals, inter alia, with civil law, including personal and corporate law; criminal law and criminal procedure; execution- and insolvency law; procedural law in civil, criminal and administrative law; mediation; data protection; legal assistance in criminal and civil matters, extradition and transit, official liability, administration of justice and legal aid.
In the Foundation Supervision and Anti-Money Laundering Division, the Foundation Supervisory Authority (STIFA) and the Register of Beneficial Owners and the Central Register of Accounts are located. STIFA supervises charitable foundations as well as private-benefit foundations that have voluntarily submitted to its supervision. The register of beneficial owners and the central register of accounts serve to combat money laundering, predicate offenses to money laundering, and financing of terrorism.
The Victim Assistance Office is only administratively assigned to the Office of Justice. For more information, visit the OHS homepage.
Contact
Office of Justice
Postal address
Giessenstrasse 3
P.O. Box 684
9490 Vaduz
Visitor address
Giessenstrasse 3
9490 Vaduz
Opening hours
Counter
Monday to Friday
09.00 - 12:00
14.00 - 16:00
Land Register Division:
Every Wednesday until 18:00
Office
Monday to Friday
08.00 - 11.30
13.30 - 17.00
Holidays and off-duty days
Location
By car
1. Navigate to Vaduz, Liechtenstein.
2. Drive on Giessenstrasse. The house number 3 is close to the main facilities and is easily accessible.
3. Parking is available nearby.
By public transport
1. Use the nearest bus stop, Vaduz Post.
2. From the bus stop, walk about 5 to 10 minutes to Giessenstrasse. Follow the main road northwards until you reach Giessenstrasse.
3. House number 3 is on the right hand side.
On foot
1. If you are leaving from the centre of Vaduz, follow the main road northwards.
2. Turn left into Giessenstrasse. After about 200 metres you will reach house number 3.
Notes
1. Pay attention to clear signs on Giessenstrasse.
2. The entrance is easily accessible and marked.
If you need help, please contact us by phone.
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