Kinderzulage — Universal child benefit

Benefit paid by Family Equalisation Fund (FAK):

• 1st-2nd child: CHF 280/month (≈ €290)
• 3rd child and beyond: CHF 340/month
• No means test
• Paid until age 18
• Extended to 25 if studying (Ausbildungszulage)

Geburtszulage — Birth grant

• CHF 2,300 flat at birth per child
• Doubled for twins/triplets (CHF 4,600/6,900)
• Paid by FAK
• No means test

Mutterschaftsentschädigung — Maternity benefit

Maternity leave managed by Krankenkasse (health insurance):

• 20 weeks of maternity leave (Liechtenstein-aligned reform 2024)
• Benefit: 80% of average salary over last 12 months
• Cap: CHF 200/day
• Father: 2 weeks paternity leave at 80% (2022 law)

Alleinerziehendenzulage — Single-parent allowance

Bonus for single-parent families:

• +CHF 100/month per dependent child
• Paid by FAK on top of Kinderzulage
• No means test

Bildungszulage — Training allowance

For children in higher studies (18–25):

• CHF 340/month per child in training
• Conditions: enrolment in recognised training
• Paid until age 25 maximum

Nurseries — Kindergarten

Communal nurseries for 1–6:

• Means-modulated fees: CHF 300–900/month
• 50% reduction for 2nd child
• Coverage expanding
• Pre-school from age 4 (compulsory Kindergarten 2 years)

Official sources

• AHV-IV-FAK Liechtenstein
• Office for Social Services