FATF Status

Liechtenstein is not on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies

Compliance with FATF Recommendations

The last Mutual Evaluation Report relating to the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards in Liechtenstein was undertaken in 2022. According to that Evaluation, Liechtenstein was deemed Compliant for 11 and Largely Compliant for 26 of the FATF 40 Recommendations. It was deemed Highly effective for 0 and Substantially Effective for 5 of the Effectiveness & Technical Compliance ratings.

Liechtenstein has a highly industrialized economy with one of the highest GDP per capita figures in the world, driven by a strong financial sector and diverse manufacturing industries. The country has more registered companies than citizens, reflecting its robust free-enterprise system, and it maintains close economic ties with Switzerland through a customs and monetary union.

Liechtenstein's investment climate is appealing to foreign investors due to its low corporate tax rates and stable political environment. The government has made efforts to enhance transparency and combat money laundering, which has improved its reputation as a legitimate financial center. Additionally, the principality has shifted from being viewed as a tax haven to a more regulated financial environment, promoting sustainable economic growth.