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Can you explain a little more about it and what does it mean if some want to replicate what OP indicates ?
Switzerland and Liechtenstein are very close. They share the currency, embassies and are in a VAT and customs union. They once shared international phone number prefixes, postal stamps etc.

That's why advance rulings are possible for CH-LI, while this normally is not available for CH-LU holdings. And of course, having a ruling gives you certainty which implies that for a Swiss company, a LI holding may be the better choice over a LU holding.
 
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Just a tiny correction:
Switzerland and Liechtenstein are very close. They share the currency, embassies and are in a VAT and customs union.
As for the embassies, it is not generally valid. LI maintains a few embassies, namely CH,DE,AT,FR,BE,US (see here https://www.llv.li/en/national-administration/diplomatic-representations). Elsewhere, CH takes over the protection of the interests of LI. The point is: it is not so that LI has handed over the control of their foreign affairs to CH, as it is with some other states...
 
Just a tiny correction:

As for the embassies, it is not generally valid. LI maintains a few embassies, namely CH,DE,AT,FR,BE,US (see here https://www.llv.li/en/national-administration/diplomatic-representations). Elsewhere, CH takes over the protection of the interests of LI. The point is: it is not so that LI has handed over the control of their foreign affairs to CH, as it is with some other states...
Yes. I left this out for brevity. Also, Switzerland won't protect Liechtenstein in case of an attack. The Swiss Army has no mandate in Liechtenstein. (Liechtenstein does not have an army for over 150 years.)
 
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Before this thread gets dragged into a discussion about embassies, the military, and all sorts of unnecessary gossip, what is the actual purpose of having a Luxembourg holding company owning a Swiss firm? And why do you believe Liechtenstein is a better option for a holding company?

I mean, given the setup OP has put in place, he must have done his research and know what works best for his specific situation, right?
 
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Before this thread gets dragged into a discussion about embassies, the military, and all sorts of unnecessary gossip, what is the actual purpose of having a Luxembourg holding company owning a Swiss firm? And why do you believe Liechtenstein is a better option for a holding company?
Liechtenstein has the advantage that you can do advance ruling for years. Luxemburg is similar, but lacks that option. I expect fees to be lower in Luxemburg.
 
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Thanks. But then why would anybody go to Luxemburg for a Swiss setup?

Luxembourg and Ireland are popular for holding companies. Probably good when you want to attract foreign investors.
Nobody will be familiar with Liechtenstein.
 
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