Understanding the process
The Act no. 1.360 of 04 July 2009 states that performers and people that fall within the scope of the Act no. 491 of 24 November 1948 who practice their activity in a continuous, habitual manner for profit with no relation to legal subordination are considered as professional independent artists (APIs).
You should submit the complete application to the Department of Cultural Affairs.
Applications are processed the Support Commission for Professional Independent Artists (Commission de soutien aux Artistes Professionnels Indépendants). If your application is accepted, you will receive a letter confirming that your application is under consideration.
To get this form you can either:
- Download it here
- Or collect it from Department of Cultural Affairs
You must provide:
The form, duly completed with the following documents :
- A photocopy of your Monegasque ID card or residence permit and the family record booklet for spouses of Monegasque citizens, or a residence certificate for the residents
- A sworn declaration stating that you carry out an activity in an habitual and continuous manner pursuant to 1st article of the Act 1.360 of 4th July 2009 as performing artist or creative artist as described in Act n° 491 of 24th November 1948
- An art portfolio showing your work:
- A letter of motivation
- A detailed CV highlighting your productions and/or training in the concerned art
- Documents or copies of documents relating to the artists' recent activities (contracts for engagements, posters or programmes mentioning the artist's participation, photos, videos, CDs, books …)
If applicable
- A certificate or other proof of membership of a performing artist rights management society (such as SPEDIDAM or ADAMI) or an authors' rights management society (such as SACEM, SACD or ADAGP)
- A copy of the lease (if you are renting business premises)
Once you have received the acceptance letter, you must complete the following procedures:
- Register the activity with the Business Development Agency. Full details of the procedure are available here: How to register miscellaneous taxable activities with the Business Development Agency
Once your registration is complete, a certificate of registration in the NIS Register will be issued to you directly by Monaco Statistics within five working days - Declare the business to the Department of Tax Services. Full details of the procedure are available here: How to declare a business to the Department of Tax Services
- Pay a mandatory contribution to the CAMTI-CARTI (independent workers’ social security and retirement funds for the self-employed)
See also
See also
Applicative texts
Applicative texts
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Le Winter Palace
4, boulevard des Moulins
MC 98000 MONACO
Opening hours :
from 9:00am to 6:30pm from Monday to Friday
Phone :
Fax :