Investing in Monaco and/or the United Arab Emirates
INVESTING IN MONACO
Monaco: An Exceptional Real Estate and Tax Market in Europe
Real Estate – Taxation – Residency – Company Formation
Monaco is one of the most attractive jurisdictions in the world for international investors.
With an area of less than 2 km², remarkable political stability, and a well-defined regulatory framework, the Principality offers:
- A rare and secure real estate market
- An attractive tax environment
- Recognized institutional stability
- A high concentration of international residents
- Strong legal protection for assets
Investing in Monaco is part of a long-term wealth-building strategy that combines real estate appreciation with the growth of one’s net worth.
Real Estate Investment in Monaco
The Monegasque real estate market is characterized by:
- A very limited selection
- Steady international demand
- Some of the highest prices in the world
- A historically stable valuation
Landmark projects such as the Odéon Tower and Mareterra exemplify the market’s ultra-premium positioning.
- No income tax for residents (except for French nationals under specific conditions)
- No capital gains tax on real estate
- No property tax
- No wealth tax
- No estate taxes
Monaco is therefore a powerful tool for estate planning.
Obtaining a resident card involves:
- Justification for accessible housing (purchase or rental)
- Opening a Monegasque bank account (banks require a substantial deposit)
- Proof of sufficient funds
Generally speaking, we advise our clients with assets exceeding 15 million euros to consider settling comfortably in Monaco.
Our firm provides:
- A preliminary feasibility study
- Banking coordination
- Comprehensive administrative support
- Assistance with setting up
The conduct of any economic activity is subject to authorization by the Prince’s Government.
The main social forms include:
- Monegasque LLC
- Monegasque S.C.P. (Société Civile Particulière)
- S.C.I. (Real Estate Investment Company)
- S.A.M. (Monegasque Public Limited Company)
- General Partnership (S.N.C.)
- S.C.S. (Limited Partnership)
- S.C.A. (Limited Partnership with Share Capital)
We provide services for:
- Incorporation
- Obtaining administrative approvals
- The Structure of Governance
The general principle is that resident individuals are not subject to direct taxation (with the exception of French nationals, who are subject to specific rules).
Companies that generate more than 25% of their revenue outside of Monaco are subject to corporate income tax (at a rate aligned with current French tax rates).
A personalized tax analysis is essential before moving in.
Our strategic support
ARPEGE LAW FIRM acts as legal coordinator:
- Preliminary asset review
- Tax Analysis: France / Monaco
- Real Estate Structuring
- Company Formation
- Asset Protection
- Transmission
Our approach ensures consistency and security in a demanding regulatory environment.
INVESTING IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Dubai – Abu Dhabi – Real Estate – Taxation – Company Formation.
The United Arab Emirates: An International Strategic Hub
The United Arab Emirates is now one of the world’s most dynamic economic hubs. With over 300 days of sunshine a year and a climate of absolute legal and financial stability, the UAE has attracted investors and innovative companies from around the globe. Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has settled there and speaks highly of it.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer:
- A competitive tax environment
- A diversified economy
- Strong international appeal
- Complete legal certainty
- An active policy to attract investors
Taxation in the United Arab Emirates
The UAE has historically relied on the absence of:
- Personal income tax
- Taxation of personal capital gains
- Wealth tax
- Inheritance tax
Since 2023, a 9% corporate tax has applied to profits exceeding a certain threshold.
Free zones, for their part, offer attractive tax regimes subject to certain conditions, particularly the Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone.
We will provide you with a detailed analysis to help you structure your business in the most effective way possible.
Our support
We assist our clients with:
- A preliminary analysis of their project and their assets
- Banking Coordination
- Asset protection
- Legal certainty in a changing environment.
All our clients have access to a network of on-site experts who help them carry out and develop their projects with complete peace of mind and confidentiality.