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Knowledge, tips and well-researched analysis on working, applying and recruiting in Liechtenstein — for job seekers and employers.
For job seekers
Part-Time Work in Liechtenstein: Hours, Pay and Pension
In Liechtenstein anything from 90 percent counts officially as full-time; below that, part-time begins. Holiday entitlement stays the same in weeks, while pay falls proportionally. The pension is what matters most: you are only insured from an annualised salary of CHF 14'700. Below it, the second pillar is missing.
7 min readFamily and Work in Liechtenstein: Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
Since 1 January 2026 Liechtenstein has had three forms of leave: 20 weeks of maternity leave at 80 percent of pay, two weeks of paternity leave at 80 percent, and four months of parental leave per parent. Of those four months, however, only two are paid — but at 100 percent of monthly salary.
8 min readPublic Holidays in Liechtenstein: All 13 Days Explained
Liechtenstein has 13 statutory public holidays. They are treated as equal to Sundays (Art. 18 (2) Employment Act): New Year, Epiphany, Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi, Assumption, Nativity of Mary, All Saints, Immaculate Conception, Christmas and St Stephen's Day. Working on one requires your consent — and pays a 100 percent supplement.
7 min readIncome Tax in Liechtenstein: What Employees Really Pay
Employees in Liechtenstein pay a national tax of 0 to 8 percent plus a municipal surcharge of at least 150 percent of that tax. Up to a taxable income of CHF 15’855 nothing is due. On CHF 5’000 gross a month it works out at around 5 percent of gross — among Europe’s lowest burdens.
8 min readThe Largest Employers in Liechtenstein
The 21 largest companies in Liechtenstein hold 15’173 jobs — around a third of all positions in the country (Office of Statistics, end of 2024). They include thyssenkrupp Presta in Eschen, Hilti and Ivoclar in Schaan, and the banks LGT, LLB and VP Bank in Vaduz.
7 min readSocial Security in Liechtenstein: AHV and Contributions
In Liechtenstein, 4.9 percent of gross pay goes to AHV, IV and FAK, plus 0.5 percent unemployment insurance up to an annual salary of CHF 126’000. The employer carries considerably more at 7.385 percent. On top comes the pension fund, whose rate varies by scheme and age.
7 min readRecruitment and Staffing Agencies in Liechtenstein
Placement brings job seekers and employers together for an employment contract; in staffing, the agency remains your employer and assigns you to a host company. Both require a licence from the Office of Economic Affairs. An agency may charge you fees — but only once a contract has been concluded.
7 min readCareer Change in Liechtenstein: Jobs Without a Matching Degree
Career changers have good chances in Liechtenstein: with unemployment at 2.0 percent, companies look more broadly. The most open fields are production and industry, construction and trades, logistics and hospitality. Temporary work is the most common way in — and often the route to a permanent contract.
6 min readMoving to Liechtenstein for Work: What Is Actually Possible
Liechtenstein grants 28 residence permits a year to EEA nationals through the ordinary procedure and 28 more by lottery. Most people who work here therefore do not move in — they commute: 24'943 did so in 2024, 57 percent of everyone employed. This article covers both routes with figures.
8 min readProbation, notice periods and holidays: your rights in Liechtenstein
In Liechtenstein the statutory probation period is one month and can be extended in writing to a maximum of three. After that, notice periods are one month in the first year of service, two months from the second to the ninth and three months from the tenth — always ending at the end of a calendar month. The statutory holiday entitlement is four weeks per year of service, or five for those under 20.
5 min readWorking in Liechtenstein: The Complete Guide
Working in Liechtenstein means above-average salaries (median wage CHF 7’401 gross per month, 2024), one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe (2.0 % in February 2026) and a labour market carried by more than half by cross-border commuters. At the end of 2024 the principality counted around 43’441 employed people for just over 41’000 residents — so there are more jobs than inhabitants. This guide explains step by step how the labour market works, who is allowed to work here, what you can earn and how to apply successfully.
7 min readCross-Border Commuters in Liechtenstein: Tax, Permit and Commuting Explained
As a cross-border commuter (Grenzgänger) in Liechtenstein you pay a withholding tax (Quellensteuer) of at most 4 % of your gross salary; you generally tax your income in your country of residence (Austria or Switzerland), where the Liechtenstein withholding tax is credited thanks to the double taxation agreement. To start work you need a commuter registration confirmation (Grenzgängermeldebestätigung), which your employer applies for. This guide explains status, taxes, permit, insurance and home office.
8 min readSalaries in Liechtenstein: What You Really Earn
CHF 7’401 gross per month — that was the median wage in Liechtenstein in 2024: half of all employees earned more, half earned less (Office of Statistics Liechtenstein, wage statistics). Compared with 2022, the median wage rose by 5.1 %. This article shows how pay differs by industry, age and gender — and what commuters need to watch in net pay.
6 min readApplying in Liechtenstein: How to Make Your Dossier Stand Out
An application in Liechtenstein follows Swiss conventions: a complete dossier, Swiss spelling (ss instead of ß), a restrained, factual tone — and a CV without signature, place or date. Following these details signals familiarity with the local market and sets you apart. This guide shows the structure and the pitfalls. (Note: these conventions apply to German-language applications, which are the norm here.)
6 min readFor employers
Hiring cross-border commuters: what employers in Liechtenstein need to know
Anyone hiring a cross-border commuter in Liechtenstein reports the employment to the Migration and Passport Office — for EEA and Swiss nationals within ten days of the start date, via the cross-border commuter registration confirmation. Third-country nationals need a cross-border commuter permit before their first working day. For tax, the country of residence decides: for Austrian commuters you deduct four percent withholding tax.
5 min readWriting a Job Ad That Actually Attracts Applicants
A good job ad follows the AIDA principle, states a clear, search-friendly job title, a salary range and concrete tasks instead of clichés — and is optimised for smartphones. In a labour market as tight as Liechtenstein's (unemployment just 2.0 %, 854 vacancies in January 2026), the quality of the ad decides whether you receive applications at all. This guide shows structure, wording and distribution.
7 min readFinding Employees in Liechtenstein: Recruiting in a Skills Market
In Liechtenstein you find employees primarily through the cross-border talent pool: 57.4 % of all employees are commuters from Switzerland and Austria. Anyone recruiting has to think across the border, be visible as an employer and act fast — with an unemployment rate of just 2.0 % (February 2026) the market is practically swept clean. This guide shows where to search, how to stand out and what to watch when hiring commuters.
7 min readjoblie Updates
Your fit: what the percentage on every job means
For every job, joblie shows your fit as a percentage. It is built from seven areas of your profile — work experience, industry, qualification, salary, employment type, work arrangement and language — which carry different weight. Important: you only see your fit once you are signed in and have created a candidate profile. Without a profile there is no basis for the calculation.
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joblie is a partner of the Liechtenstein brand
Since 2026, joblie has been a proud partner of the Liechtenstein brand and carries the «Kompetenz aus Liechtenstein» (Competence from Liechtenstein) award. This award of origin stands for services whose quality and reliability come from the Liechtenstein location. For you it means: the job platform you use is at home here — vetted, regionally rooted and part of the official location network.
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joblie is a member of the Wirtschaftskammer Liechtenstein
Since June 2026, joblie is a member of the Wirtschaftskammer Liechtenstein für Gewerbe, Handel und Dienstleistung (Liechtenstein Chamber of Commerce). This puts us side by side with around 1’000 Liechtenstein businesses and makes us part of the most important network in the local economy. For you it means: behind joblie stands a platform rooted in the regional economy — not an anonymous portal from abroad.
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