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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

Find all the information you need for your travels abroad in the "Travelling abroad "section of MonServicePublic website.

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...

Treaties and bilateral agreements

Treaties and multilateral agreements

Monaco's Participation in International Organisations

The considerable strengthening of Monegasque diplomatic activity over the past few years has been coupled with the unprecedented development of multilateral activities in international fora.The Principality has been a Member State of the United Nations Organization since 1993. It has forged links with most of the le...

Agreements and Treaties

Monaco affirms its sovereignty in the community of nations Through the signing of numerous bilateral and multilateral treaties with other nations, the Monegasque Government continues to affirm Monaco’s sovereignty on the international stage.Bilateral agreements relate to a particular matter between Monaco...

International collaboration

A historical framework of international cooperation against crimeInternational cooperation instruments have been put in place to deal with the increase in international organised crime. Collaboration between police corps in different States takes place through networks such as Interpol, Europol and Francopol.It was...

A model public security system

A model public security systemThe Principality of Monaco is a recognised haven of peace. To guarantee this quality of life, almost 600 officers of the Police Departmentand more than 1000 video surveillance cameras contribute to this essential facet of common life. A constant presence on the ground, and close contact...

Security

The Principality has an uncontested image of peace and quality of life. This image is a tangible reality 365 days a year, despite the fact that special events take place all year long and that thousands of visitors and workers come here every day.

Monaco and the future of sport

Ethics and the education are among the most central values in sport. This has led the Principality to engage actively in the fight against doping.In view of this, Monaco adopted the Copenhagen Declaration in March 2003, recognising and applying the texts related to the fight against doping, in particular the World A...

Sports events

Sporting events in Monaco: An international crossroads The Principality has long been promoted as an international crossroads for sport, thanks to prestigious sporting events such as: The Formula 1 Grand Prix, created in 1929 The Monte-Carlo Rally The Herculis International Athletics Meeting The Inter...