Monaco
6 regulators · 13 laws & regulations · 9 obligations · 8 enforcement actions
Regulatory pulse · 90 days
Laws & Regulations Enforcement NewsRecent enforcement
Open tracker →| Date | Entity | Regulator | Action | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | International School of Monaco | APDP | Remedial Direction | official |
| Feb 2026 | TAVIRA MONACO SAM | CCAF | Licence Action | official |
| Dec 2025 | Anonymised entity (decision 2025-3196, real estate agency SARL) | AMSF | Monetary Penalty | official |
| Dec 2025 | International Corporate Structuring SARL | AMSF | Monetary Penalty | official |
| Nov 2025 | Anonymised entity (decision 2025/2145, yachting company SA) | AMSF | Monetary Penalty | official |
Industry compliance
Essential obligations
All obligations →| Obligation | Timing | Regulator | Source | Detail |
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| Lawful basis, transparency notice and data subject rights | Ongoing; responses generally within one month (art. 10) | APDP | source | |
Art. 5 requires one of six lawful bases for processing, art. 6 sets consent conditions, art. 11 lists the information to be given at collection, and arts. 12-19 give rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, portability and protection against solely automated decisions. Requests are answered generally within one month, extendable by two months (art. 10). |
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| Notice periods for ending an employment contract | Notice 1 to 3 months depending on service | Direction du Travail | source | |
Arts. 7-8 set notice of one month after more than six months of service, two months after more than two years, and three months for managers with more than two years, halved when the employee resigns. Art. 9 requires notice by registered letter or signed receipt. |
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| Personal data breach notification | As soon as possible, if possible within 72 hours of becoming aware | APDP | source | |
Art. 32 requires the controller to notify the APDP as soon as possible and, if possible, within 72 hours of becoming aware of a breach; a later notice must explain the delay. Processors notify the controller as soon as they become aware, and affected individuals are informed where the breach is likely to pose a high risk. |
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| Customer due diligence (KYC/CDD) | At onboarding + ongoing | AMSF | source | |
Art. 4 lists when due diligence applies, including business relationships and suspicion of money laundering or terrorist financing. Art. 4-1 requires identifying and verifying the client, agent and beneficial owner, art. 4-3 requires information on the purpose of the relationship and the client's background, and art. 5 requires constant vigilance. Under art. 7 an entity that cannot complete due diligence may not establish or maintain the relationship. |
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| Prior authorisation of insurance companies | Before creation and before starting operations | — | source | |
Art. 4 requires prior authorisation from the Minister of State to create an insurance company, which must be a société anonyme or société en commandite par actions. Art. 6 requires approval before operations start, and art. 9 allows withdrawal if the financial position gives insufficient guarantees. |
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| Delegation and outsourcing conditions for approved financial firms | Ongoing | CCAF | source | |
Art. 4 bars delegation of all of a firm's activities and keeps the delegating company responsible for delegated activities. Art. 5 requires the delegation to specify its type, scope, duration, the delegate's resources, remuneration, controls and revocation conditions. The approval file must list delegations (art. 3) and the annual report must flag changes (art. 22). |
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| No obligations match these filters. | ||||
Quick links — official sites
- ACPR — Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (France)
- APDP — Autorité de Protection des Données Personnelles
- AMSF — Autorité Monégasque de Sécurité Financière
- CCAF — Commission de Contrôle des Activités Financières
- Direction du Travail — Direction du Travail
- DBT — Direction du Budget et du Trésor
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