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Income Tax in Liechtenstein

Income Tax in Liechtenstein is progressive and ranges from 2.5% to 22.4%.

Social Security in Liechtenstein

In Liechtenstein, both employers and employees contribute to social security. The contributions are as follows:

Employer Contributions:

The total social security contribution rate for employers in Liechtenstein is 4.9%. This is broken down into the following contributions:

• Old Age and Survivors Insurance (AHV): 4.15%
• Disability Insurance (IV): 0.75%
• Family Allowance (FAK): 1.9%
• Administration Costs: 0.2875%
• Unemployment Insurance (ALV): 0.5%

Employee Contributions:

Employees in Liechtenstein contribute 4.7% of their gross salary towards social security. The breakdown is as follows:

• Old Age and Survivors Insurance (AHV): 3.95%
• Disability Insurance (IV): 0.75%
• Unemployment Insurance (ALV): 0.5%

Work Visas Liechtenstein

The visas available to legally work in Liechtenstein include:

For EU/EEA Citizens

• No Work Permit Required: Citizens from EU and EEA countries can work in Liechtenstein without a work permit, but they must live in a neighboring country (e.g., Switzerland, Austria, or Germany) and commute daily.
• Cross-Border Commuter Permit: Necessary for EU/EEA citizens commuting from their home country to work in Liechtenstein. This permit is valid for one year and must be renewed annually.

For Swiss Citizens:

• No Work Permit Required:Swiss nationals do not need any work permits to work in Liechtenstein but must remain residents of Switzerland.

For Non-EU/EEA Citizens:

• Temporary Residence Permit (L Permit):This permit is available for non-EU/EEA citizens who are hired as managers, specialists, or qualified workers. It allows them to reside in Liechtenstein for up to 12 months.
• Residence Permit (B Permit): For non-EU/EEA citizens with an employment offer for more than one year. Applicants must demonstrate qualifications and experience, and that no suitable candidates were found in the local labor market.