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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 88

Economy

San Marino's economy is predominantly driven by finance, industry, services, retail, and tourism, making it one of the wealthiest nations globally in terms of GDP per capita. The country benefits from a robust financial sector, low taxation, and significant foreign investments, with tourism alone contributing over 22% to its GDP.

San Marino boasts a favorable investment climate characterized by low corporate tax rates, specifically an 8.5% corporate profits tax, which is significantly lower than that of neighboring Italy. This attractive tax environment, combined with various benefits for new businesses, positions San Marino as a competitive destination for foreign investments, supported by established conventions with Italy that ensure a stable economic environment.

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