Registration authority for businesses

In terms of issuing electronic certificates, the Business Development Agency acts as the Registration Authority for Monegasque Businesses.

The SafeNet Client software must be downloaded and installed on your computer (PC or Mac) to enable the certificate on your USB key reader to be read.

This will allow you to enter your PIN every time you wish to affix your signature or stamp to a document:

• If you are using a Mac OS, please download the following version of SafeNet Client:
  SafeNet Client - MacOs

  DMG8.1 MB
  (DMG 8,1 Mo)
• If you are using a Windows 32-bit system, please download the following version of SafeNet Client:
  SafeNetAuthenticationClient-x32-10.6

  ZIP10.2 MB
  (.MSI 12,4 Mo)
• If you are using a Windows 64-bit system, please download the following version of SafeNet Client:
  SafeNetAuthenticationClient-x64-10.6

  ZIP12.4 MB
  (.MSI 15,8 Mo)

Tip: do you know how to tell if your computer is running Windows 32-bit or 64-bit?
Click on the Start button (Windows button) then choose Settings – System – About and check under "System type". This will say "32-bit operating system" or "64-bit operating system".

The Certification Policy sets out the rules for issuing and verifying certificates.

Below, you can download the Business Development Agency Certification Policy for Monegasque businesses.

Access to previous versions of the Certification Policy

Version in force from 20/09/2022 to 14/12/2022
Object identifier (OID): 2.16.492.1.1.1.1.4.3
SHA256: CED32FAABC0CC279EA1089CCFE0CA96C70AA334DBA1838444ADAC0968FDFB4

The Terms of Use describe the procedures for issuing and using the electronic signature, authentication and stamp certificates offered by the Business Development Agency as well as the respective commitments and obligations of all concerned.

Below, you can download the Terms of Use for Electronic Certificates issued by the Business Development Agency.

Access to previous versions of the Terms of Use 

Frequently asked questions are available on this page 

Requesting an electronic certificate 

Electronic certificates should be requested from the Business Development Agency using the special online service.

Full details of how to obtain a certificate are available here.

Renewal 

Electronic certificates are valid for three years.

You can find information about renewing an electronic signature or stamp certificate for business here

Cancellation 

The possible reasons for cancelling a certificate are set out in the Certification Policy for Business Certification Authorities, available above.

You can find information about Cancelling an electronic signature or stamp certificate for business here