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The Government

The Minister of State, assisted by five Ministers, is charged by the Constitution with the administration of the country. In this capacity, he is responsible for the State’s executive services.The Minister of State and the Ministers are appointed by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince.Each of the five ministries covering an...

The Ministry of State

The Minister of State represents the Prince. He is the highest authority after the Prince. He is appointed by the Prince. In his capacity of President of the Council ofGovernment,he is charged with the administration of the Country and, as such, draws upon the State’s executive services.To fulfil his duties, the Mi...

Government & Institutions

Supporting Creative Work

The Prince’s Government is keen to encourage all types of cultural expression. It is therefore committed to pursuing a policy of supporting creative work at both the local and international levels.

Social protection and pensions

A high level of solidarity while maintaining a balance Social protection and pensions in the Principality fall within the scope of the "Caisses Sociales de Monaco"(Monaco Social Funds). This generic term is usually used to refer to the compulsory social security schemes for employees and the self...

Labour Law

Striving to improve working conditions while allowing businesses to develop The Prince’s Government attaches great importance to the fact that the Principality offers all employees and businesses the optimum conditions to thrive within a framework of appropriate labour law.The normative labour framework is...

Employment

Helping everyone achieve success in their professional life in Monaco Monaco's dynamic economic infrastructure and favourable conditions for businesses have for a long time allowed it to be a country with almost full employment. Moreover, Monaco is highly appealing to professionals in key sectors and activ...

Support for entrepreneurs

Supporting Monaco's growth by promoting business development At the request of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, the Monegasque Government has taken several measures to support investors seeking to set up a business in the Principality. Support is available throughout the administrative process, responding to t...

Combating money laundering

An active fight against money laundering and terrorist financing Exemplary regulations and behaviourFor many years, the Principality has pursued an active policy in combating money laundering and terrorist financing (LBC/FT).In terms of national law, Monaco adopts legal mechanism to combat money laundering...

Law and Taxation

A transparent, incentives-based framework for businessesThe Prince’s Government has adopted a global approach to facilitating business development in Monaco on all fronts, while respecting the rules of ethics, transparency and efficiency.Business and company law is currently being modernised to meet modern challenge...

Ten good reasons to choose Monaco

Whether love at first sight or for more down to earth reasons, each person who chooses to come to live and work in Monaco has a different story to tell about their first encounter with the Principality.After listening to some of their stories, here is a subjective selection of ten good reasons for choosing Monaco :...

Businesses

Helping businesses develop effectively and ethically over the long term. The Prince’s Government has responded actively to the roadmap set out by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince by putting in place an ambitious policy aimed at attracting businesses. Whether setting up, inventing and innovating or developing a...

Diplomacy and International Presence

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was created in 2005, following a decision by H.S.H. Prince Rainier III. Since then, it has worked unceasingly to promote the spread of influence and the evolution of Monaco's image in the world by implementing the policies of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince.In this way, Monaco's diplomati...

Travel advice

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Modernising the Administration

A more effective and more approachable Administration A modern State must offer an organisation and services that meet the expectations and challenges of its population. The roadmap issued by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince on 2 July 2010 includes, in this regard, a significant segment on the modernisation of...

Public finance – meeting challenges more effectively

Maintaining healthy finances to fund ambitious initiatives without undermining the Principality's future Monaco is presently one of the very few countries not to have sovereign debt. Thanks to its Constitutional Reserve Fund, the Principality continues to enjoy undeniably robust financial independence.This...

The Administration's eco-responsibility

A State committing to eco-responsibility in all areas of action The commitment of H.S.H. Prince Albert II to sustainable development gives the Monegasque Administration a duty to act as an example. The daily activities and functioning of the Administration are not impact-neutral on an environmental level –...

Monaco's image

A language of truth to unveil Monaco's underlying realities The Prince's Government is aware of the complexity of the images associated with Monaco. As such, the thorough examination of the country's image has been a strategic duty, as would be for any State moving towards increased modernisation.Studies s...

A Modern State

A Country, a State, an Administration, a Community: Modernity to serve excellence and act as an example to all Monaco is a “modern” country, with its finger on the pulse – exemplary at more than one level.The Prince's Government wishes to apply this exemplary character to its own Administration, the behavi...