Search results
How to nominate someone for an honorary distinction
Retail sales
PrincipleAre considered to be sales: retail sales which were advertised before the sale took place or during the sale and which were publicised as aiming to dispose of all or part of a merchandise inventory at an accelerated rate.Sales can only involve merchandise which has been paid for and available for purchase f...
Read moreContractual pledge of goodwill
PrincipleA contractual pledge of goodwill is a transaction by means of which the owner of goodwill accepts to assign it, without losing ownership, as collateral for one or several debts to the benefit of one or several creditors.In order to grant a pledge, one must first be the owner of goodwill (lease-managers may...
Read moreHow to organise a clearance sale
How to request the registration of a business pledge
National Alert Signal: what is it?
The National Alert Signal is the sounding of a siren to warn the population of an imminent danger. A test of the sirens is carried out every first Wednesday of the month at 12:00.
Read moreSale or transfer of business goodwill
PrincipleThe sale or transfer of business goodwill in any form whatsoever (contribution to company assets, donation, or allocation following inheritance) gives rise to publication in theJournal de Monacoin order to protect a vendor's creditors' rights.It is subject to a proportional registration tax of 7.5%.(see art...
Read moreThe Monaco Tree "Code", to protect the trees of the Principality
Protecting biodiversity is part of the Monegasque Government's sustainable development policy. To this effect, the Department of Urban Amenities has implemented a new policy that aims to protect all types of trees and certain plants, such as palms.
Read moreThe Tree Code
The Tree Code describes the measures taken to protect trees and some plants in Monaco, as well as the conditions for planting and renewing them.
Read moreTaxation in Monaco
One of the characteristics of the Principality is favourable taxation for individuals. The lack of income tax dates back to an Ordinance by Prince Charles III in 1869.The only direct tax in the Principality is a tax on the profits of industrial and commercial activities. There is no wealth tax, annual property tax o...
Read moreGeneral information
Taxation in Monaco
One of the characteristics of the Principality is favourable taxation for individuals. The lack of income tax dates back to an Ordinance by Prince Charles III in 1869.The only direct tax in the Principality is a tax on the profits of industrial and commercial activities. There is no wealth tax, annual property tax o...
Read moreMichel Roger "Face à la Presse"
Corporate income tax
PrincipleFirms carrying out commercial or industrial activities and generating more than 25 % of their turnover outside Monaco are subject to corporate income tax.The legal form of the company is irrelevant with regard to the application of the tax. The nature of the activities and location of transactions determine...
Read moreExport formalities
The "International Procedures" Office of the Monaco Economic Board (MEB), issues and certifies various export documents for the Principality's firms, such as: The certificate of origin, and various commercial and administrative documents (invoices, packing lists, certificates of free sale, supplier decla...
Read more36th International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo
How to receive legal assistance
Monaco Economic Board
The MONACO ECONOMIC BOARD (MEB) promotes economic activity in the Principality and contributes to its development.To fulfil these roles, the MEB has created two departments. The MONACO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (MCC) supports the development of Monaco’s companies in the Principality and abroad; and MONACO INVEST (MI) canv...
Read moreVisiting someone in prison - information for families
Required FormalitiesYou must obtain a visiting permit. You can collect a permit from the: Palais de Justice 5 rue Colonel Bellando de Castro98000 MonacoPhone: (+ 377) 98 98 88 11You should take valid proof of identity and two photos in a 3.5 x 4.5 cm format.Once the permit has been issued by the competent judicial a...
Read more