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Switzerland vs Liechtenstein: trust jurisdictions side by side

Switzerland and Liechtenstein are two of the 40 places we cover. Both are in Europe and open for new trusts with us. The table sets out the facts we hold for each place side by side, with the source and date of every fact.

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Switzerland and Liechtenstein compared
Fact	Switzerland	Liechtenstein
Trust structure	Switzerland has no trust law of its own; a trust is set up under another place's law	Trust (Treuhänderschaft) under the PGR; deed names the trustee and beneficiaries

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Read on 2026-11-05:

Fedlex: Swiss federal law. Used for trust structure.
Liechtenstein Law Gazette: Persons and Companies Act (PGR). Used for trust structure.

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