General Information:

Gibraltar , which is a British crown Colony situated at the tip of Spain, has an estimated population of about 31 000.The legal system is based on the common law and statute law of England. Although Britain is responsible for Gibraltar’s defence and foreign policy, Gibraltar is self-governing and its democratically elected House of Assembly enables Gibraltar to maintain its independent tax status and enact laws independently of Britain.

Currency:

The Gibraltar Pound

Language:

The official language is English, but Spanish is widely spoken.

Type of Company:

Non Resident

Taxation:

A Non Resident company is exempt from taxation, provided its banking accounts are maintained outside of Gibraltar.

Annual Franchise Tax:

N/A

Directors:

A Corporation or physical person may act as directors. Minimum of one (1) director.

Shareholders:

Minimum one (1).

Registered Agent/Office:

A registered office must be maintained in Gibraltar.

Annual Reporting:

Annual accounts and an Annual Return must be submitted.

Confidentiality:

The details of the shareholders and directors are required to be kept on public record, but anonymity is retained by the use of nominees.

Double Tax Treaty Network:

Gibraltar is not part of any Double Taxation Agreements.

Trading Restriction:

Cannot trade within Gibraltar or undertake activity associated with finance.

Name:

The following words are restricted: royal, imperial, association, trust, trustee bank, assurance, group, International and Europe.

Disclosure of Beneficial Owner:

No

Tax on Offshore Profits:

No

Bearer shares allowed:

No

Corporate Directors Permitted:

Yes

Company Secretary Required:

Yes

Standard Authorised Share Capital:

2 000

Local Registered Agent:

Yes

Local Directors:

No

Disclosure of Directors:

Yes

Disclosure of Shareholders:

Yes

Annual Return:

Yes

Submit Accounts:

Yes