How to establish an SARL

To get the forms you can either:

• Download them here:
  
  PDF140.9 kB

  Demand to set up an activity in the principality of Monaco (n° 355-0001_02-2016)
  PDF247.6 kB

  Individual notice (n° 355-0002_01-2017)
• Or collect them from the Business Development Agency

Documents to be provided:

• The completed form "Application for permit to carry out a business activity in the Principality of Monaco"
• Two original copies of the articles of association registered with the Department of Tax Services
• A completed "Personal Information" form for each partner
• A civil-status document:
  • A certificate of nationality or copy of ID card for Monegasques
  • A photocopy of the residence permit for residents
  • A copy of the ID card or passport for foreigners
• A birth certificate
• A copy of the applicant’s criminal record, not more than three months old. This should be obtained from:
  • The General Court Registry of Monaco for residents
  • The national criminal records office or over the internet for persons residing in France
• If one of the partners is a legal person:
  • A copy of the resolution of the Board of Directors or of the Meeting of Partners agreeing to subscribe to the capital of the company and appointing a representative
  • A personal information form for the representative of the legal person
  • A copy of the representative’s police report, not more than three months old
  • A copy of the ID card or passport of the representative
  • An economic information note mentioning the incorporation date of the legal entity, the main activities undertaken, the country in which it is situated, the staff employed and the beneficial owner
  • An extract from the legal entity’s entry in the Trade Register indicating its purpose
• In cases involving lease management, the contract or contract agreement
• In cases involving the purchase of an existing business or of tenancy rights, the transfer deed or transfer agreement

The application for permit to carry out a business activity must be submitted to the Business Development Agency.

The statutory period for review of the application is forty-five days from notification of its eligibility.

Documents to be provided:

• The completed form “Application for permit to carry out a business activity in the Principality of Monaco”
• Two original copies of the articles of association registered with the Department of Tax Services
• A completed “Personal Information” form for each partner
• A certificate of nationality
• A copy of ID card
• A copy of the applicant’s criminal record, not more than three months old. This should be obtained from the General Court Registry of Monaco
• The “Information on business premises” form
• Documents concerning the business premises:
  • The deed of occupancy
  • In cases involving lease management: the contract or contract agreement
  • In cases involving the purchase of an existing business or of tenancy rights: the deed of transfer of business or of tenancy rights or the transfer agreement

To get the forms you can either:

• Download them here:
  
  PDF236.9 kB

  Déclaration monégasque d'exercice d'une activité en Principauté de Monaco (n° 355-29-07-25)
  
  
  PDF247.6 kB

  Individual notice (n° 355-0002_01-2017)
  
  
  PDF118.8 kB

  Note de renseignements relative au local professionnel FR ENG (355_05-25)
• Or collect them from the Business Development Agency

The declaration of business activity including all supporting documents must be submitted to the Business Development Agency.

It is returned with a receipt, dated and signed by the Minister of State, within two weeks from the date of submission of the declaration.