The Principality of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein - a tiny country locked in between Austria and Switzerland - has just 33,500 residents and ranks as one of the world’s smallest countries. But it’s also rich and has been ruled by the same aristocratic family for centuries, making it one of the world’s most politically stable countries. International and especially German pressure on the “tax haven” Liechtenstein has in no way helped to express that message publicly. Nevertheless Liechtenstein as financial- and insurance location is more attractive than ever before and could be considered as Europe's Financial Location No 1.
Legal Structuring in LiechtensteinUnique jurisdiction of Liechtenstein provides large variety of opportunities for legal structuring, free choice of investment vehicles, tax deferral on investments, avoidance of inheritance taxes, the highest discretion & bankruptcy protection.The foundation (family foundation) is an unrivaled instrument for asset management and estate planning world-wide. The conceptual roots of the Liechtenstein trust (foundation) do not spring from continental legal tradition. Liechtenstein law has adopted the Anglo-Saxon trust principles. An "Aktiengesellschaft" (Company Limited by Shares) in Liechtenstein is subject to favorable taxation benefits, and is particularly suited to active international trading operations. The Liechtenstein Establishment is a an extremely workable instrument for both commercial purposes and asset management. 
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Liechtenstein Life InsuranceIn recent years life insurance contracts under Liechtenstein law have become an interesting alternative to traditional vehicles for asset protection and estate planning like foundations or trusts. Such life insurance contracts offer several advantages.
The policy holder is largely free to select the assets to cover the policy. At the same time, he or she benefits from customized estate planning in combination with asset protection in the case of bankruptcy or enforcement proceedings. The contract may be terminated at any time; even a partial surrender in order to withdraw cash is possible. The flexibility and tax advantages of life insurance contracts allow for tailor-made solutions that satisfy policy holders’ various needs.
“In Switzerland, the bankers don’t talk.
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"History shows us that when governments decline and fail, they cannibalize the citizenry and shake every last nickel they can from the sheeple. It doesn’t matter who you are – a retired school teacher, a small business owner, a struggling single mother – everyone becomes a target.
Everyone ultimately has a choice. We can either choose to be a target and be safely diversified abroad, or we can choose to be a target and have all of our assets in one basket for easy pickings. We’ll all be targets regardless."
- Simon Black