Very attractive conditions for tax optimization, both for individuals and legal entities:
- Exemption from income tax, real estate tax, capital gain tax, luxury and income tax for individuals
- Companies registered in Monaco do not pay corporate income taxes if their turnover outside the country does not exceed 25%
HIGH STANDARD OF LIVING AND SAFETY
- High quality of life and education, various cultural, entertainment and sports infrastructure
- Great mediterranean climate
- Guaranteed security
VISA FREE TRAVEL TO SCHENGEN AREA AND GREAT EUROPEAN LOCATION
- With Monaco residence permit you can freely travel in Schengen area up to 90 days every six months
- Monaco is located between Italy and France, 30 km from the biggest airport in France
- Direct flights to the main European capitals, as well as to other countries of the world
FAVOURABLE INVESTMENT CLIMATE
- Wide range of banks
- Political and economical stability
- Favorable tax conditions to do business for foreigners
- Stable real estate market, possibility to invest in a reliable and profitable asset without paying the property tax
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANT
- Lack of default payments and investments
- Possibility of obtaining residence permit without owning a property, only with a lease contract
- Lack of requirements regarding business investment
- Lack of requirements regarding permanent residence in the country
For an individual: to open a bank accaunt in Monaco and to prove that you have sufficient financial resources to live in the Principality
Minimum amount of the required deposit varies from € 500,000 to € 1,000,000
For a legal entity: proof of income from the activities of a Monaco registered company, or an independent commercial activity on the territory of the Principality is required
For an individual: to open an account at the bank in Monaco and to prove that you have sufficient financial resources to live in the Principality
Minimum amount of the required deposit varies from € 500,000 to € 1,000,000
For a legal entity: proof of income from the activities of a Monaco registered company, or an independent commercial activity on the territory of the Principality is required
Important to know before applying Monaco residence
• It is possible to obtain a residence permit for family members.
• Each candidate for residence permit is evaluated separately, according to all characteristics. Even in case of conformity, a residence permit may be refused by the administration’s decision.
• To receive the tax residency you must reside in Monaco at least 183 days per year. Compliance with this rule is the subject of inspections from authorities.
• You dont need to be a property owner to obtain a residence card. A long-term rental agreement is enough.
• A visa is issued for 1 year with possibility of extension. After a certain period is possible to obtain a long-term residence permit.
• In order to obtain a resident card, both in case of renting or buying real estate, is necessary to comply with strict requirements regarding the surface of the property and the number of bedrooms, depending on the number of family members
• It is possible to obtain a residence permit for family members.
• Each candidate for residence permit is evaluated separately, according to all characteristics. Even in case of conformity, a residence permit may be refused by the administration’s decision.
• To receive the tax residency you must reside in Monaco at least 183 days per year. Compliance with this rule is the subject of inspections from authorities.
• You dont need to be a property owner to obtain a residence card. A long-term rental agreement is enough.
• A visa is issued for 1 year with possibility of extension. After a certain period is possible to obtain a long-term residence permit.
• In order to obtain a resident card, both in case of renting or buying real estate, is necessary to comply with strict requirements regarding the surface of the property and the number of bedrooms, depending on the number of family members
Steps to obtain residency in Monaco
Formalities
At this stage, you will contact our experts. And you will get a preliminary consultation and sign a contract with our company for sevices providing.
Dossier preparation
Detailed list of required documents for applying. Selection of accommodation.Opening of a bank account. Preparation of a full package of documents in accordance with the program requirements.
Application Submission
An application for residence permit together with documents confirming housing and financial resources of the applicant are submitted to the Monaco authorities.
Interview in Monaco
Each application is personally considered. After applying, the applicant must go to the Residents Section of the Directorate of Public Security who is in charge of the procedures for obtainment of residence permits. Our specialists will assist you.
Application verification process
Each application is carefully examined by the authorized services. The documents accompanying the application and the contained data are thoroughly checked.
Application approval
The Monaco Government will inform about decision by sending a letter to the applicant.
Getting resident card
Holders of EU passports can expect to receive a resident card within 8 weeks after approval of the application.
For other countries citizens, this process can take from 16 to 20 weeks. In order to obtain the status of a tax resident of Monaco, you must live in the country for at least six months.
APPLICATION REVIEW AND DOSSIER PROCESS TAKES FROM 2 TO 6 MONTHS
Our services for obtaining a residence permit in Monaco
EXPERT ADVICE
The program is suitable for businessmen or investors who want to conduct business and live more than 3 months a year in Monaco or Europe and not have restrictions on the length of stay
ASSISTANCE IN GETTING «D» VISA
Consultation and assistance in document package preparation for obtaining "D" visa. Personal assistance
RESIDENCE PERMIT AND BIOMETRIC PROCESS COLLECTION – PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Assistance in dossier and documents preparation for Monaco residence permit application. Full period personal assistance. Support during the biometric collection process
FINAL STEPS
We provide assistance in registration of the applicant’s address in Municipality of Monaco after receiving the residence permit card
EXPERT ADVICE
The program is suitable for businessmen or investors who want to conduct business and live more than 3 months a year in Monaco or Europe and not have restrictions on the length of stay
ASSISTANCE IN GETTING «D» VISA
Consultation and assistance in document package preparation for obtaining "D" visa. Personal assistance
RESIDENCE PERMIT AND BIOMETRIC PROCESS COLLECTION – PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Assistance in dossier and documents preparation for Monaco residence permit application. Full period personal assistance. Support during the biometric collection process
FINAL STEPS
We provide assistance in registration of the applicant’s address in Municipality of Monaco after receiving the residence permit card
Home-hunting, property selection and relocation services
Long-term rental property in Monaco
Apartments and houses selection according to your requirements, negotiations with landlords and organization of the viewing, contract signing assistance, check-in protocol signing assistance, utilities agreements and relocation to a new place - “concierge service” and “family office services”
Buying a property in Monaco
House hunting apartments, houses, land and commercial real estate, negotiations with sellers, organization of viewing, full legal support during transactions, relocation services - “concierge service” and “family office services”
Temporary accommodation in Monaco
Selection and booking of hotels, apart-hotels, furnished apartments. We will quickly find you a temporary accommodation according to your criteria.
Long-term rental property in Monaco
Apartments and houses selection according to your requirements, negotiations with landlords and organization of the viewing, contract signing assistance, check-in protocol signing assistance, utilities agreements and relocation to a new place - “concierge service” and “family office services”
Buying a property in Monaco
House hunting apartments, houses, land and commercial real estate, negotiations with sellers, organization of viewing, full legal support during transactions, relocation services - “concierge service” and “family office services”
Temporary accommodation in Monaco
Selection and booking of hotels, apart-hotels, furnished apartments. We will quickly find you a temporary accommodation according to your criteria.
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