Europe
Operators of a Société Anonyme Monégasque (SAM (Société Anonyme Monégasque)), Monaco
The Monaco Société Anonyme Monégasque (SAM (Société Anonyme Monégasque)) requires €150K minimum share capital and government authorisation, but it's the recognised vehicle for regulated activities including private banking, asset management and insurance. SARL or SCS suit smaller operating businesses.
SAM €150K minimum capitalGovernment authorisedRegulated activities
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Corp tax
33.33%
Fastest setup
8 weeks
Tax treaties
40
Region
Europe
What you'll need
- Resident director required
- Local registered office required
- Economic-substance test applies
- Minimum capital: EUR 15,000
- Administrative language: French
- Legal system: Civil law
Tax and treaty profile
- Corporate tax 33.33%
- Effective rate ~0%
- Tax treaties 40
- VAT rate 20%
- Withholding on dividends 0%
Key treaty partners
FranceGermanyUKItalySpainBelgium
Banking and payments
- Banking is straightforward
- Stripe supported
- Wise supported
- Crypto banking available
- EMI license framework available
Considerations
If you are a French tax resident or French national
The 1963 Franco-Monégasque treaty keeps French nationals taxed in France regardless of Monaco residency, and Monaco was added to the FATF grey list in June 2024. For French founders, Monaco rarely solves the tax problem cleanly.
1963 French treatyFATF grey listFrench CFC trap