Liechtenstein: History
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Liechtenstein acquires its present name and becomes an independent principality of the Holy Roman Empire.
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Liechtenstein becomes a member of the German Confederation until 1866.
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Liechtenstein becomes fully independent.
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Liechtenstein adopts the Swiss currency, franc.
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Liechtenstein joins the United Nations
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Liechtenstein joins the European Free Trade Association.
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Liechtenstein is put on the blacklist of nations deemed uncooperative in fighting money laundering.
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OECD removes Liechtenstein from a blacklist of uncooperative countries, after it became more financially transparent for tax purposes.
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EU and Liechtenstein sign an agreement to automatically exchange financial information in case of tax disputes.
Sources:
BBC NewsBritannica