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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...

Contractual 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...

How 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.

Sale 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...

The 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.

The 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.

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...

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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...

Michel 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...

Export 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...

36th 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...

Visiting 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...

How to appoint a director to a société anonyme in Monaco

Legal aid

The purpose of legal aid is to allow individuals with insufficient resources to exercise their rights in court.In special cases, legal aid may be granted to non-profit entities based in the Principality, provided that their activities or situation appears particularly worthy with respect to the matter in dispute and...