InvestGibraltar Office
Key Competitive Attractions
Investment in Gibraltar
Key benefits for those that invest or conduct business in or from Gibraltar:
- Highly-developed, business service infrastructure where it is possible to passport an EU licence in financial services.
- Invest or conduct business in a thriving, duly-regulated, low-tax jurisdiction with a competitive 10% corporate tax rate and start-up rate for all businesses.
- Distribute competitively priced VAT-free goods and services to the markets of the EU and Africa.
- A stable political and economic environment.
- Enhanced, weather-protected port facilities make Gibraltar ideal for cruise liners and cargo handling/logistics.
- An international airport with scheduled flights to the UK, with proximity to the Spanish regional airports.
- One of Europe’s most advanced fibre-optic communications networks, offering quality solutions for business requirements.
- Qualifying individuals, HNWIs and HEPSS that establish tax residency in Gibraltar will have the tax payable on their income restricted to a capped amount.
- A multi-skilled, suitably-qualified workforce.
- A harmonious, multicultural, bilingual environment.
- The Common Agricultural Policy, VAT and the Common Customs Tariff do not apply to Gibraltar.
- Gibraltar is entitled to preferential trade tariffs under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP).
- Gibraltar relishes from warm summers and mild winters – 300 days of sunshine – and a high quality of life, with a wide variety of sporting, cultural and entertainment facilities, both in and around Gibraltar; offering an enviable lifestyle with the professionalism and vibrancy of a modern location.
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Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Business Service, Advice and Support
The InvestGibraltar Office is the frontline organisation acting as a bridge between the private and public sector. It provides free advice and support as well as on-the-spot information and guidance on a wide variety of business topics.
Salient literature and information are also available free of charge. The InvestGibraltar Office’s Business Support Packs and Guides range includes the Setting up a Business in Gibraltar pack, which has been designed to assist and educate interested parties on how to go about setting up a business activity in Gibraltar.
The Packs and Guides contain guidance notes, informative literature, practical charts and other helpful items that could prove invaluable for the user. However, if the Office’s printed material does not satisfy an enquiry, it could then be addressed via a telephone call, e-mail or meeting with an InvestGibraltar Officer.
The Government of Gibraltar aims to encourage, promote and facilitate domestic private sector development and investment. Consequently, one of the main roles of the InvestGibraltar Office is to ensure that experienced investors and potential entrepreneurs alike receive a professional, tailor-made business service.
The InvestGibraltar Office is charged with:
- Packaging and promoting Gibraltar’s main investment opportunities under one banner
- Assisting the Government in the fulfilment of its commercial policy objectives
- Developing and coordinating investment proposals
- Providing support to new investors and to Gibraltar’s SMEs
For assistance or information on how to invest, set up, expand or diversify a business in Gibraltar, please contact the InvestGibraltar Office.
Existing Business Base
Gibraltar, a sound platform for success
Gibraltar is a modern, vibrant jurisdiction with a prosperous economy. Despite a dull global economic climate, the local economy has continued to grow significantly. It grew by 6.5% to £954 million in 2009/2010, and for 2010/11, the economy is provisionally estimated to grow by 5% to over £1 billion.
Gibraltar’s main economic growth attributers include general trade, the provision of financial services and IT & communications (including e-gaming), tourism and shipping & maritime activities. With its highly developed infrastructure, proficient human resources and many other unique facets, Gibraltar is an ideal location for those that seek to establish a sound, efficient business operation.
Gibraltar's professional base and state-of-the-art, resilient communications systems are of high quality and excellent repute, effectively catering for a wide range of e-business models to EU standards. The Gaming industry continues to contribute well to the local economy, and Gibraltar further consolidates its status as one of the world’s premier locations of choice for reputable industry leaders.
Shipping is one of the cornerstones of Gibraltar’s growing economy, with 100,000 vessels transiting the Strait of Gibraltar each year. 11,135 deep-sea vessels called last year, with a combined weight of 258.1GMT; up 10% on the previous year. Gibraltar is an important British-European 'white list', non-VAT port, which provides a comprehensive range of first-rate services.
Commercial premises and residential properties in Gibraltar are available to suit all pockets, ranging from the affordable to the luxurious; but always to a high standard.
