Key facts for Monaco
Christmas is the main business gifting occasion; New Year greetings are also important, as in France.
How companies in Monaco give year-end gifts
Business gifting in Monaco follows French customs, with high expectations on quality and presentation given the luxury, banking and hospitality profile of its economy. Client gifts arrive in the first half of December, and New Year greetings continue in January. Cards are in French, or French and English for international clients. Financial-sector firms apply strict gift policies, so refined but modest gifts are the safest choice.
Gift occasions in Monaco
Christmas
client and staff gifts
New Year
New Year greetings, as in France
Good practice
- Invest in premium packaging
- Use French or bilingual French–English cards
- Send New Year greetings in January
Avoid
- Avoid lavish gifts to banking contacts with strict compliance policies
Design and wording
Christmas themes are appropriate; neutral designs suit international clients.
Delivery to Monaco
Monaco is not an EU member but is part of the EU customs territory and the French VAT area, so shipments are treated like deliveries to France.
Planning dates for Monaco
| Order personalized stock advent calendars by | 13 Nov 2026 |
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| Order Christmas hampers by | 20 Nov 2026 |
| Fully custom calendars for 2027 — order between | 01.2027 – 08.2027 |
Indicative planning dates; exact dates are confirmed in your proposal.
Recommended formats for Monaco
Chocolate advent calendars
Twenty-four chocolates and your brand on the front from 1 to 24 December.
Tea & coffee calendars
A tea or coffee advent calendar with your logo is a measured, practical gift for clients and colleagues who prefer to avoid sweets.
Beauty calendars
A beauty advent calendar is a premium December gift.
Plush & merch calendars
A merchandise advent calendar distributes your branded items across 24 doors: socks, pins, stickers, small plush and treats, each carrying your logo.
Empty calendar boxes
For companies that already have the filling: custom printed advent calendar boxes in bulk, designed around your products and delivered flat or…
Christmas hampers
Corporate Christmas hampers with your logo on the box, ribbon or card, composed to your budget band and delivered to one office or to individual home…
Frequently asked questions
Is there customs on shipments to Monaco?
No. Monaco is part of the EU customs territory and the French VAT area.
Which language should Monaco cards be in?
French, or French and English for international recipients.