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Horizons ensures day-to-day guidance to help your business navigate Liechtenstein labor laws and regulations. Horizons also ensures Liechtenstein payroll is processed on time, and that taxes are withheld as required.
As the Liechtenstein Employer of Record, Horizons is responsible for employee income tax withholding, payment of payroll taxes to state authorities, and submission of tax returns to the Liechtenstein Tax Office.
Partnering with our Liechtenstein EOR is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Liechtenstein market.
Note, a Liechtenstein Employer of Record is also known as a Liechtenstein Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
Hire in Liechtenstein, and pay employees through our platform or app.
Our Liechtenstein EOR solution is the most affordable on the market.
Fast onboarding in Liechtenstein, hire in as little as 24 hours.
We draft labor contracts compliant with Liechtenstein labor law.
We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in Liechtenstein.
It doesn’t stop with Liechtenstein — we are an international EOR
In Liechtenstein, contracts of employment can technically be verbal or written, but we always recommend putting a formal written contract in place when hiring employees. These contracts should provide all necessary details such as salary, expected duties, and any benefits and entitlements, be written in the German language, and use the local currency of the Swiss franc.
1 – 3 months
1 – 3 months
Not required
1 – 3 months
1 – 3 months
Not required
The standard working week for employees in Liechtenstein is 45 hours, spread over five days.
Liechtenstein has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2025 these holidays are:
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | New Year’s Day |
| 6 Jan 2025 | Epiphany |
| 2 Feb 2025 | Candlemas |
| 19 Mar 2025 | St. Joseph’s Day |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Good Friday |
| 20 Apr 2025 | Easter Sunday |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2025 | Labour Day / May Day |
| 29 May 2025 | Ascension Day |
| 8 Jun 2025 | Whit Sunday |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Whit Monday |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Corpus Christi |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Liechtenstein National Day |
| 8 Sep 2025 | Nativity of Mary (Mariä Geburt) |
| 1 Nov 2025 | All Saints’ Day |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
| 24 Dec 2025 | Christmas Eve |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec 2025 | St. Stephen’s Day |
| 31 Dec 2025 | New Year’s Eve |
Employees in Liechtenstein are generally entitled to a minimum of four weeks (20 days) of paid vacation leave annually.
Generally, employees in Liechtenstein receive sick pay of at least 80% of lost pay when unable to work through sickness. This compensation is paid by the state, and usually starts on the second day of absence up to a limit of 720 days in any 900-day period.
Female employees in Liechtenstein are entitled to 20 weeks of paid maternity leave, with a minimum of 16 weeks after birth.
The income tax system in Liechtenstein is progressive, with employees paying a higher percentage at higher income levels. This national tax, ranging from 0% to 8%, is very low relative to most countries, but there is also a communal tax which makes the actual total tax liability between 2.5% and 22.4%.
The corporate tax rate in Liechtenstein is 12.5%.
Liechtenstein has a public universal healthcare system, and all employees must contribute to national health insurance. For this reason, private insurance is not necessary, although some employers may choose to offer it as a benefit.
Employees in Liechtenstein are usually entitled to a notice period prior to termination from employment. The mandatory notice period varies from one month to three months, depending on the length of service.
Probation periods in Liechtenstein are usually roughly one month long, but may be as long as three months.
| Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart | (Per month in USD) |
| Switzerland (Geneva) | $4,000 |
| Italy | $2,255 |
| Australia | $1996 |
| Algeria | $156 |
| Uzbekistan | $22 |
Organizing a Liechtenstein benefits system for your employees can be a long and difficult process as a foreign company. You should be prepared to spend a significant amount of time setting up the system and keeping it compliant, which can cause delays in the hiring process.
Outsourcing your Liechtenstein benefits management is a fast, simple, and effective way to get everything up and running in full compliance with federal and provincial laws.
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Generally speaking, the terms “Liechtenstein PEO” and “Liechtenstein EOR” are used interchangeably.
In most cases, Horizons’ Liechtenstein EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Liechtenstein.
It is possible to get a work visa in Liechtenstein. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Liechtenstein are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.
Holiday Schedule in Liechtenstein [2025]
