Is Trading Income Taxed in Monaco?

[JSA]

Does anyone know if trading income is exempt from taxation in Monaco? Or is it similar to the UAE, where active trading is considered a “business activity,” meaning you'd have to pay corporate income tax (CIT)?

I'm just curious. I'm not planning to move to Monaco. It's too expensive (not worth it unless you're an HNWI) and is so tiny. On the plus side, it has a nice climate and you have the Mediterranean sea. 😉

Last edited: Dec 27, 2024

 

[daniels27]

It is tax free.

 

[JSA]

Interesting. From what I know, day‌ trading is considered a professional activity in many countries and therefore not exempt from taxation.‍ It may be a gray area in some jurisdictions.

 

[daniels27]

Yes, it is a professional activity on Monaco. But there⁠ is no tax in Monaco for both individuals and companies.

 

[mytoofood]

Monaco is the only place on earth that is tax free so far and where‌ you can die without to be taxed for the troubles to die.

 

[daniels27]

They are more. Hang you ever been to Henderson Island? Pitcairn is 100%‍ tax free on all but some land tax (I think about 50 pens per square⁠ meter).

 

[JSA]

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Rumor has it he’s also launching a Hendersonian residency program︂ for digital nomads,Wi-Fi included, but BYO mosquito repellent. Who’s in?

 

[daniels27]

Wuhahahhaa. I always wondered it one day he will go there once when I read‌ about it.

 

[JSA]

I wouldn't be surprised if he buys it‍ and then turns it into a ''project''. Do you think he checks this forum for⁠ inspiration?

 

[daniels27]

It is definitely‍ not up for sale
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henderson_Island_(Pitcairn_Islands)

I do not think he is often here. He has⁠ many employees and is busy with other things. Maybe we can organise an OCT Live⁤ Event
https://<<snippet>>.com/live/

@Forester are we really that afraid of him that we need to bull⁣ his domain?

 

[JSA]

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[RAGAV]

Hey JSA, I would like to know about trading regulations⁢ in UAE. I am an Indian resident.

Is there any business license or approval that︀ is required if I wish to move to UAE and trade in stocks, derivatives on︁ international exchanges US and Europe using personal funds?

Can we just migrate to UAE and︂ trade stocks and equity derivatives in personal account? Or is it required to open an︃ LLC and trade in LLC account?

Thanks.

 

[JSA]

I’m not sure, sorry. You should ask this⁢ in a separate thread.

 

[PhantomOf ThePits]

Hi Ragav,
to be honest until now for⁢ personal active trading I heard several opinions:
Some say if you trade actively its a︀ business, some others say if you trade personal accounts its free.

Didnt find any written︁ confirmation yet of it being taxed or not taxed.

However, if you trade through an︂ US LLC I assume then it would be taxed (the same as if you opened︃ a prop trading company in the UAE).
Just assumptions, dont know yet for sure...

 

[RAGAV]

Thanks for⁢ the response. I am interested in finding out the appropriate legal structure to carry out︀ my trading activity (stocks, futures, options) in US and Europe financial markets. My activity involves︁ very active day trading, large turnover, speculation and use of derivatives. I am using only︂ personal funds and not providing any services to third parties.
This will most likely be︃ considered an active income/business income.

I am open to the possibility of incorporating an LLC︄ in UAE, US or any other suitable jurisdiction to carry out my trading activities.

How do I find the correct license and freezone to incorporate LLC In UAE Freezone?

I don't mind paying 9% corporate tax in UAE irrespective of trading in personal or LLC︅ entity account. I want to make sure I am complying with all regulations related to︆ license/permissions.

Had discussions with few business consultants in UAE. Some people told me that I︇ can take a freelancer visa and trade in personal account. Some told me that I︈ can choose any investment related license for opening an LLC but I could not find︉ appropriate license to align with my active trading.

I also need a residence visa to︊ migrate to the friendly jurisdiction.

Kindly provide your inputs.

Which solution is the most suitable︋ for my requirements?