How do I switch electricity or gas supplier in Liechtenstein?

The short answer

Your supply does not stop when you switch: the cables, pipes and meter stay the same. Only the company that sends the bill changes.

📜 The rules in Liechtenstein

Switching supplier

If you cancel your supply contract within the normal notice period, the grid operator may not charge you or either supplier for the switch. Grid operators must carry out a switch within three weeks, and you may obtain all your consumption data.

Official source: gesetze.li · Checked 2026-09-27

The market

As an EEA country, Liechtenstein has let customers choose their electricity supplier since 2005, including foreign suppliers. The national utility LKW runs the grid and meters for everyone, whichever supplier you use. All households are entitled to basic electricity supply (Grundversorgung).

Official source: lkw.li · Checked 2026-09-27

Cooling-off period

If you signed outside the trader's business premises (e.g. at your door or after being approached in the street), you can withdraw within 14 days. Distance and off-premises contracts are also covered by the Fern- und Auswärtsgeschäfte-Gesetz.

Official source: gesetze.li · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

Get your details readyTake your latest bill: meter point number, yearly use, and the end date and notice period of your contract.
Compare offersUse the price comparison below and look at the total yearly cost, not only the price per kWh. Check how long the price is fixed.
Sign with the new supplierIn most countries the new supplier arranges the switch, including notice to the old one. Keep the confirmation.
Check the final billRead your meter on the switch date and compare it with the old supplier’s final bill. Any credit must be paid back.

📇 Who to contact

Kommission für EnergiemarktaufsichtSupervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules

❓ Questions

Will I be without power when I switch?

No. The physical supply continues; only the contract changes.

Can my old supplier charge an exit fee?

That depends on your contract and on the rules in Liechtenstein shown on this page. Fees usually only apply to fixed-term, fixed-price contracts.

Can I cancel a new contract?

Contracts made at the door, by phone or online usually have a cooling-off period. The rules for Liechtenstein are on this page.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-27

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