Gibraltar - tax competitive and well regulated
There are many reasons why an individual or company should consider Gibraltar. It is a growing, sophisticated finance centre offering an attractive tax regime to both companies and individuals. As such, it is the ideal location to set up a European holding company, or a company to do business elsewhere in Europe.
Gibraltar is a British overseas territory within the European Union. It is a self-governing, separate and distinct jurisdiction, within the Central European time zone and in easy reach of all European capitals. Gibraltar’s financial services licences can be passported into the rest of the EU.
Key facts about Gibraltar
- Member of the EU since 1973
- A British overseas territory with its own constitution
- At the forefront of financial services regulation
- Supports the clampdown by the FATF (Financial Action Taskforce) on money laundering
- Enjoys strong economic growth
- Offers an attractive tax regime
- Only 2 ½ hours by plane from London, 1 hour from Madrid
- Has a growing economic relationship with Spain
Some of the tax benefits
- No capital gains tax
- No wealth tax
- No inheritance tax
- No VAT
- No exchange controls
- No stamp duty on transfers of shares
- Special tax benefits available to relocated executives and High Net Worth individuals
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