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Asset Protection

Legally robust protection of international assets against unforeseen liability and wealth risks.

Asset protection works
only in advance

Asset protection begins long before the loss event. Those who wait until a creditor comes knocking, a divorce looms or an inheritance dispute erupts have already forfeited their most important options.

VADUZ Advisory structures assets so they are legally separated from personal liability exposure. The basis is recognised, fully disclosed structures in Liechtenstein, not concealment.

Creditor Protection

Assets held in a foundation belong to the foundation, not to the settlor. Where the transfer is made in good time and fully completed, personal liability risks no longer reach those assets. A transfer made once a risk is foreseeable can be challenged.

Divorce Protection

Foundation assets contributed in good time are as a rule left out of matrimonial property division. What decides the outcome is the timing of the contribution, not the structure alone.

Succession Protection

Clear governance through the foundation deed rather than inheritance disputes. Compulsory-share claims are not extinguished automatically; where the transfer is made in good time, their weight decreases over a period of ten years.

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Typical Scenarios

When asset protection
becomes critical

01

Entrepreneurs with liability exposure

  • Director liability can extend to personal assets
  • A foundation structure separates private from business wealth
  • Protection of foundation assets in a corporate insolvency, provided the transfer falls outside the avoidance periods
02

Assets across multiple jurisdictions

  • International assets require a centralised structure
  • Liechtenstein as a politically stable, neutral jurisdiction
  • Recognised legal system with a long-standing tradition
03

Safeguarding family wealth

  • Clear allocation of family wealth, with effect depending on the timing of the transfer
  • Prevention of inheritance disputes across generations
  • Long-term wealth preservation for future generations
04
Scope

What we do not do

  • No mandates where enforcement proceedings or creditor disputes are already under way
  • No concealment of assets from the authorities
  • No arrangement intended to defeat a claim that is already foreseeable
  • Structure is provision, not flight
Our Approach

Protection from within

On request, we assume the protector function within Liechtenstein foundation structures and become an integral part of the protective structure, not merely advisers. In this role we oversee the foundation council, monitor compliance with the foundation deed and safeguard the interests of the beneficiaries, actively and on an ongoing basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What our clients want to know

Asset protection refers to the legal separation of wealth from personal liability exposure. Through recognised structures such as the family foundation in Liechtenstein, assets are positioned so they are shielded from creditor claims, liability risks and changes in family circumstances.
Assets transferred into a Liechtenstein family foundation legally belong to the foundation. Liechtenstein has not acceded to the Lugano Convention, which means that foreign matrimonial property claims generally cannot be enforced there. The earlier the transfer takes place, the more robust the protection. In an initial consultation we analyse your specific situation in detail.
Before a loss event occurs, that is, before specific claims become foreseeable. Anyone who transfers assets once a risk is already on the table must expect a challenge. Liechtenstein law is not the only measure: against a settlor resident in Germany, the German avoidance periods under the AnfG and the Insolvency Code apply, and depending on the circumstances these can reach back up to ten years. A reliable answer is therefore only possible for your specific situation. The principle holds: the earlier the structure is in place, the more robust the protection.
Yes, entirely. The family foundation is enshrined in the Liechtenstein Persons and Companies Act (PGR) and is supervised by the Foundation Supervisory Authority (STIFA) at the Office of Justice. Liechtenstein is an EEA member, meets the key OECD transparency standards and participates in the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI). This is not concealment but lawful wealth structuring.
Yes. We work alongside your existing tax adviser and coordinate closely. International structuring complements domestic tax advice rather than replacing it.
Next Step

Let us analyse your situation

Every wealth situation is unique. In a confidential initial consultation we assess which protective structure is right for you.

Schedule a consultation

30 minutes. No obligation. Strictly confidential.