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Liechtenstein vs. Switzerland

Transnational Issues

LiechtensteinSwitzerland
Disputes - international

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Illicit drugshas strengthened money laundering controls, but money laundering remains a concern due to Liechtenstein's sophisticated offshore financial services sectora major international financial center vulnerable to the layering and integration stages of money laundering; despite significant legislation and reporting requirements, secrecy rules persist and nonresidents are permitted to conduct business through offshore entities and various intermediaries; transit country for and consumer of South American cocaine, Southwest Asian heroin, and Western European synthetics; domestic cannabis cultivation and limited ecstasy production

Source: CIA Factbook