Gibraltar Company Incorporation
Setup a Company in Gibraltar

Gibraltar company formations, the easy way to form a company in Gibraltar. Set up a company without visiting Gibraltar in person. We offer a choice of company formation packages in Gibraltar and can help you with a smooth incorporation process, bank account setup and advice. Our dedicated staff with years of experience will help you with all questions regarding Gibraltar company registration, directorship, registered address, etc.

Gibraltar, the company formations center of Europe

Gibraltar is only 6,7 square kilometres, and is a British Overseas Territory at the southern tip of the Iberian peninsula and is populated by over 32,000 people mainly Gibraltarians. The Rock of Gibraltar dominates the landscape and as it controls the entrance and exit to the Mediterranean Sea, it has been a very important base for the British Royal Navy since it was ceded to Great Britain under the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713. The economy is now dependant of Tourism, Online Gambling and Financial services.

Why is a Gibraltar (non resident controlled) company so popular as trading activities business and as an asset holding vehicle?

• It takes up to 5 working days to set up a Gibraltar company
• Exempt from all local corporation tax and income tax. (Special rules apply to Royalties and Intercompany interest over GBP 100,000).
• Fees paid to foreign Directors and dividends paid to shareholders have no withholding tax.
• No death tax or more commonly known as inheritance tax in Gibraltar.
• A tax Identification Number (TIN) can be obtained for this type of company.

Some examples of how to use a Gibraltar company:

• Primary Vehicle for Operational Companies. Gibraltar companies are often used as the primary vehicle under which a business is operated. This can be a factory, an import export business, an IT Consulting Firm, a product sales website. Such businesses although incorporated in Gibraltar typically operate in the country or countries adjacent to where the owner is based.
• Holding Company for Investments. A Gibraltar company can be used to hold an investment(s) for the benefit of an individual or company. The form of investment can be a portfolio of stocks and bonds, a residential complex in Dubai, a commercial property in New York or an art collection of value.
• Ship Registration. – Persons choosing to register ships in Gibraltar typically use a Gibraltar company to own the ship. Please see our Gibraltar boat registration section for details. See Gibraltar Boat Registration
• Investors looking to expand their business interests by exploring jurisdictions that have simple infrastructures
• International businesses looking to expand their customer base with a foreign audience
• E-Commerce Businesses that specialize in online trading or gambling
• Consultants or Counselors looking for a secure, global stronghold

Gibraltar Incorporation - Directors, Shareholders and Secretary:

• DIRECTOR: A minimum of three Directors is necessary. Corporations are allowed to be appointed as Directors. The directors are allowed to be any nationaility and be resident anywhere.
• SECRETARY: A Secretary is necessary.
• NOMINEE directors and shareholders are allowed for a Panama company.
• SHAREHOLDER: A minimum of one Shareholder is necessary at the moment of incorporation. Corporations are also allowed to be appointed as Shareholders.
• OFFICER can hold more than one position but the president and the secretary should not be the same person.
• NAME OF THE COMPANY: Must end with one of the following suffixes: Corporation or Corp.; Incorporated or Inc.; Sociedad Anonima or S.A.

Gibraltar Company Formation & Share Capital Explained

The Registered Office, Company Seal, Statutory Books, original Certificate of Incorporation and Company Secretary for Gibraltar companies are always expected to be retained in Gibraltar.

The liabilities of a company are distinct from those of its shareholders. The company is liable for its debts to the full extent of its assets, though this liability does not extend to the personal assets of its shareholders.

In accordance with the Companies Act 2014, companies are required to be incorporated in Gibraltar as:

• A company limited by shares
• A company limited by guarantee with or without a share capital
• An unlimited company with or without share capital

Gibraltar Company Taxes Explained

Gibraltar is a true low tax jurisdiction and offers many advantages from a taxation point to setup a company in Gibraltar.
If a Gibraltar Company is able to establish that it is “Non-Resident Controlled”, the Gibraltar Tax Authorities will treat such a Company as not assessable for taxation in Gibraltar. If a company is considered “Non-Resident Controlled” the following will apply:

• There is NO Taxation on dividends paid by one Gibraltar Company to another Gibraltar Company.
• There is NO Taxation on dividends and interest paid by a Gibraltar Company to a non-resident recipient.
• There is NO requirement to withhold tax on dividends.
• There is NO Capital Gains Tax or Inheritance Tax due in Gibraltar.

What paperwork do we need to setup a Gibraltar company?

Please provide us with Certified True Copies of an original utility bill, bank statement, credit card statement, copy of driving licence or ID Card, or similar document (not older than 3 months), to indicate proof of address for every proposed Director, Shareholder, Beneficial Owner and/or Authorised Signatory of the Company.
N.B. In the case of Corporate Directors and/or Shareholders, we would expect to be furnished with:

• A Certified True Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation
• A Certified True Copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
• A Certificate of Incumbency listing the names and addresses of the Directors and Shareholders of the Company.

Please arrange to provide us with a reference from a banker, lawyer or an accountant to read as per the attached draft, for every proposed Beneficial Owner of the Company.

How long does it take to setup a Gibraltar Company?

The standard incorporation time for Gibraltar companies is 4 to 5 days.

How much does it cost to setup a Gibraltar Corporation?

The registration of an all inclusive and complete Gibraltar company , under the name you choose, will have a cost of GBP £1500

• All government fees for incorporation
• Registered Gibraltar address
• Registered Gibraltar agent
• The Certificate of Incorporation.
• Company secretarial maintenance.
• The Memorandum and Articles of Association.
• The share certificate(s).
• Company resolutions / appoint director
• Company resolutions / distribution of shares.
• Advice from us for one year.
• CORPORATE BANK ACCOUNT ASSISTANCE

Annual Renewal of Gibraltar Company

Inclusive of:

• Registered Office services
• Provision of Company Secretary services
• Filing of Annual Return
• 1 year support