Monaco leaves the grey list: what changes for buyers
The FATF removed Monaco from its grey list on 30 October 2026. What this changes for buyers in the Principality, and why the EU list still matters.
Paolo Petrini
Taxation and Legislation
Rock Protection Law: what will change for selling or buying in Monaco-Ville
Passed on 12 October 2026 under the urgent procedure, Bill No. 1134 will give the State, from the day it is published, a right of pre-emption over sales on the Rock (Monaco-Ville) and will regulate how every property in the district is used and altered. A factual analysis, with worked examples and points to watch for owners and buyers.
Paolo Petrini
Mortgage Costs in Monaco: The Expense Buyers Discover Too Late
When a bank requires a mortgage as security, roughly 0.92% of the registered amount is added to the acquisition budget. On a €10 million registration, that is €92,000, a sum many buyers discover at the point where they can no longer withdraw.
Paolo Petrini
