Citizenship by Investment Spring 2017
Philipp Gram CEO, Lightstone Wealth Services 1. With bases in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Lightstone Wealth Services Est. has a wide reach. How do you use this experience to cater to international clients?
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Lightstone Wealth Services Establishment is located in Liechtenstein close to the Suisse boarder and to Zurich International airport. Due to the close connections, international clients can be reached very quickly. On the other hand, many clients prefer to come to Liechtenstein at least once a year as they enjoy the beautiful surrounding of the Swiss mountains and the unique landscape of Liechtenstein.
Our definition for asset protection is the following: own nothing but control everything.
2. Lightstone Wealth Services can help with a variety of different company structures - can you give details on these and their advantages? Every company structure has its own advantages depending on the needs of the client. Mainly we divide companies into two types: One Type is the asset protection and charity structures, and the other type is for operating businesses. Asset Protection means protection from unauthorised access by third parties and to prevent the manipulation, loss or destruction of assets. We protect the assets on a long-term basis even after death of the depositor of the assets. Protected assets are not only bankable assets but also patents, trademarks, brands, cars, arts, real estates and other non bankable assets. Corporations, Limited Partnerships and Establishments If a client intends to use the company for commercial purposes we recommend a Liechtenstein corporation, limited partnerships or an establishment. Depending on the specific purpose, we choose either one of them. In any case the main advantage is the tax liability: Capital gains are taxed only by 12.5% per year. This is much lower than in most other countries.
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Philipp Gram LL.M., the owner of Lightstone Wealth Services Establishment is a certified trust and wealth expert based in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Lightstone Wealth Services Establishment is a wealth management company serving elite clients and start ups.
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How can Lightstone Wealth Services help start ups?
What are the benefits of Liechtenstein’s tax system?
First of all we are able to provide them with a perfectly suited company structure. This is important for the protection of their ideas and assets. We further assist them in giving advice in any business matters, taking over their accounting and advising them in any tax matters so they can fully concentrate on their main business.
Liechtenstein’s tax system offers a lot of benefits for companies. Furthermore the tax system is modern, attractive, efficient, in conformity with European law and compatible with international standards. There is only a one-time taxation of the market income at a tax rate of 12.5% and the allowance for the corporate equity deduction.