New rules of procedure before the Commission d’Examen des Rapports de Contrôles (CERC) after an on-site inspection by SICCFIN

Law 1.520 of 11 February 2022 supplementing Law 1.503 of 23 December 2020 strengthening the system for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and corruption (JDM No. 8577 of 11 February […]

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Agreements and conventions signed by the Principality of Monaco in tax matters

The Principality of Monaco has signed 41 international agreements and conventions in tax matters, 38 of which are enforceable (status: 24/12/2021): Andorra: Accord entre la Principauté de Monaco et la Principauté […]

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The Justice System of the Principality of Monaco

◊ Courts ♦ competences   Courts of first instance   ◊ Justice de paix (Justice of the Peace) ♦ Juge de paix (Judge of the Peace) Claims of up to […]

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The impact on international successions opened in Monaco of the right to a compensatory levy introduced by France for the benefit of children (as of November 1, 2021)

Civil ● Family ● IPL – International successions ● Estate planning  The French Law n° 2021-1109 of August 24, 2021 reinforcing the respect of the principles of the Republic (published […]

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Procedures for freezing funds and economic resources in application of international economic sanctions: new regime resulting from Sovereign Order No. 8.664 of 26 May 2021

Sovereign Order No. 8.664 of 26 May 2021 on procedures for freezing funds and economic resources in application of international economic sanctions (UN, EU and France) replaces Sovereign Orders No. […]

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Electronic signature and electronic seal for Monegasque professionals issued by the Direction de l’Expansion Economique (DEE)

Professional electronic certificates (corresponding to a digital identity card (1)) enabling an electronic signature (natural person representing the legal entity) or an electronic seal (on behalf of the legal entity) […]

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Residence certificate in Monaco: changes in regulations

Monaco│ Regulation  • Administrative • Establishment in the Principality • Banking & Finance • International & European • Civil Sovereign Order No. 8.372 of 26 November 2020 (Journal de Monaco […]

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Right to a Bank Account – Documents to be provided for the opening of a deposit and payment account in Monaco

Ministerial Order n° 2020-664 of 5 October 2020 applies articles 3 and 4 of Law No. 1.492 of 8 July 2020 relating to the introduction of a right to an […]

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Living in Monaco

General conditions Anyone aged 16 years at least, willing to take up residence in Monaco, must apply for the issue of a “residence permit” from the Monegasque authorities. Anyone interested […]

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Setting up a Business in the Principality of Monaco

General conditions Anyone wishing to be engaged in a craft, trade, business or profession in Monaco, must previously be authorized by His Excellency, the Minister of State, under the penalty […]

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