Liechtenstein's beneficial-ownership register after the July 2026 cyberattack

Position over time

Each line says where the matter stood on that date, in 25 words or fewer. Step back to see an earlier position; the timeline below fades what came after it.

1. 2 October 2026The register reopens in restricted form from 5 October, by in-person identification only. Statutory deadlines stay suspended.
2. 30 July 2026An unknown party copied data on about 31,000 legal entities from Liechtenstein's register. It was taken offline.

1. 30 July 2026
   LIregulatoryAML & financial crimePrivacy & data

   Liechtenstein's beneficial-ownership register breached — data on some 31,000 legal entities copied

   Liechtenstein's Government confirmed that on the night of 29–30 July 2026 an unknown third party gained unauthorised digital access to the beneficial-ownership register and copied data on approximately 31,000 legal entities.

   Primary source: Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein ↗
2. 2 October 2026 · +64 days
   LIregulatoryAML & financial crimePrivacy & data

   Liechtenstein reopens its beneficial-ownership register in restricted form from 5 October — deadlines remain suspended

   Liechtenstein's beneficial-ownership register (VwbP), closed to external users since the cyberattack of 30 July 2026, reopens in restricted form from Monday 5 October 2026, the Government states.

   Primary source: Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein ↗