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San Marino Country Summary

Sanctions

No

FATF AML Deficient List

No

Terrorism
Corruption
US State ML Assessment
Criminal Markets (GI Index)
EU Tax Blacklist
Offshore Finance Center

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Anti Money Laundering

FATF status

San Marino is not on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies

Compliance with FATF Recommendations

The last follow-up Mutual Evaluation Report relating to the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards in San Marino was undertaken in 2024. According to that Evaluation, San Marino was deemed Compliant for 18 and Largely Compliant for 18 of the FATF 40 Recommendations. It remains Highly Effective for 1 and Substantially Effective for 4 of the Effectiveness ratings.

Sanctions

There are no international sanctions currently in force against this country

Bribery & Corruption

Rating 0 (bad) - 100 (good)
Transparency International Corruption Index NA
World Bank: Control of Corruption Percentile Rank 89

Economy

San Marino has a developed economy primarily based on finance, industry, services, retail, and tourism, making it one of the wealthiest countries in terms of GDP per capita. Key industries include banking, electronics, and ceramics, with tourism contributing over 22% of GDP and attracting approximately 2 million visitors annually.

San Marino's investment climate is highly favorable, characterized by low taxation and a supportive business environment that attracts foreign investments. The country offers significant benefits to new businesses, which can lead to reduced tax liabilities, and its economic agreements with Italy further facilitate trade and investment. Despite some restrictions on specific imports, the overall environment remains conducive for investors, supported by a strong financial sector and a commitment to economic stability.

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