Dmitri Mihhailov
General Partner
Leads Prifinance's corporate practice and oversees client engagements, with senior expertise in international company structuring and bank-account setup.
Register a company in Gibraltar
- territorial taxation with no VAT.Company registration in Gibraltar gives you a remotely established British-law Ltd where tax applies only to income accrued in and derived from Gibraltar, meaning genuinely foreign-source profits generally remain outside the 15% charge. There is no VAT, no capital-gains tax and no withholding on dividends or interest, while Gibraltar has also developed into a recognised licensing centre for e-gaming and DLT businesses.
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Gibraltar · at a glance
Legal formLtd · Private Company
Time to set up3-5 business days
Tax on foreign income0% - territorial
Local corporate tax15%
VATNone
Remote setupYes - fully online
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Gibraltar in brief
A small jurisdiction built around international business.
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory of just over thirty thousand people at the entrance to the Mediterranean, combining English common law, English-speaking courts, a pound pegged to sterling and a registry that can incorporate companies within days. Its economy is built around financial services, e-gaming and DLT, with one of the first purpose-built regulatory frameworks for crypto businesses operating since 2018. This makes Gibraltar company formation especially relevant for international structures that value a British legal environment and established regulatory infrastructure.
The tax system is territorial: corporation tax at 15%, in force since 2024, applies only to income accrued in and derived from Gibraltar, while genuinely foreign-source profits generally fall outside the charge. There is no VAT, no capital-gains tax and no withholding on dividends or interest, while intercompany dividends remain exempt. Companies nevertheless follow UK-style compliance standards, including annual accounts, with abridged unaudited reporting available to small companies. The result is a relatively light corporate structure without abandoning formal reporting.
Packages & pricing
Company registration in Gibraltar - cost and packages.
01 - LTD · PRIVATE COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES
Company
from€2,900EUR · registration
Remote Gibraltar company formation includes company-name reservation, Companies House filing, government fees and the first year of the registered office and company secretary.
✓Company name check and reservation✓Companies House filing and government fees✓Memorandum and articles of association✓Registered address - from €1,800 a year, billed separately✓Corporate documents with apostille✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: tax registration and advice package - from £500 · substance package - scoped individually · annual renewal - from £1,900/year.
Start with Company →02 - LTD · PRIVATE COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from€4,800EUR · registration + account
A working Gibraltar Ltd with a bank or fintech account - GBP, EUR and USD balances, cards and online banking through Gibraltar banks or UK/EU EMIs.
✓Everything in Company✓Multi-currency account with a Gibraltar bank or UK/EU EMI✓Account application and KYC file preparation✓Introduction to 2-3 suitable institutions✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →These are starting prices; the final quote is confirmed before work begins. Registry and registered-office costs are itemised, while licensed activities such as gaming and DLT are priced separately.
What you can do
Popular uses for business registration in Gibraltar.
Gibraltar law welcomes foreign founders, and a Ltd can conduct almost any lawful business. The territorial system is particularly relevant to foreign-facing operations, while gaming and DLT businesses require licences from the GFSC and Gambling Division.
International trading
Cross-border goods and services where foreign-source profits may remain outside the Gibraltar tax charge.
E-gaminglicensed
One of the world’s established online-gaming licensing centres for operators, B2B suppliers and affiliates.
Crypto & DLTlicensed
A purpose-built DLT framework for exchanges and custodians under GFSC supervision.
Holding & investment
Dividends can flow without withholding, while intercompany dividends remain exempt.
E-commerce & digital
No local VAT, reducing the administrative burden for qualifying international digital models.
Marine & yachting
Registrations and marine services at the Atlantic entrance to the Mediterranean.
Why Gibraltar
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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Territorial taxation
The 15% corporate rate applies only to income accrued in and derived from Gibraltar, while foreign-source profits generally remain outside the charge.
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No VAT
Gibraltar is outside the VAT system, with no local VAT registration or standard VAT charge.
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British law and international recognition
English common law and UK-style corporate filings provide a legal environment familiar to international businesses.
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Licensing hub
Purpose-built regimes for e-gaming and DLT have made Gibraltar an established base for regulated operators.
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No additional headline taxes
There is no capital-gains tax, no withholding on dividends or interest, and no inheritance or wealth tax.
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Fast, English-speaking setup
Standard incorporation takes several days, with same-day express processing available for an additional registry fee.
How it compares
Gibraltar alongside common international alternatives.
Malta and Cyprus offer EU membership but also VAT and heavier administration; the Crown Dependencies offer standard 0% corporate rates but can involve higher running costs. Gibraltar sits between these models: territorial taxation, no VAT and a British legal framework. Figures current as of 2026.
| Country | Corporate tax | VAT | Fully remote incorporation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 15% - territorial, foreign income out | None | Yes - 3-5 days |
| Malta | 35% · ~5% effective | 18% | Yes - refund admin |
| Cyprus | 12.5% | 19% | Yes - 1-2 weeks |
| Isle of Man | 0% standard | 20% - UK VAT area | Yes |
| Guernsey | 0% standard | None | Yes - higher service costs |
GibraltarRemote ✓
Corporate tax15% - territorial, foreign income out
VATNone
MaltaRemote ✓
Corporate tax35% · ~5% effective
VAT18%
CyprusRemote ✓
Corporate tax12.5%
VAT19%
Isle of ManRemote ✓
Corporate tax0% standard
VAT20% - UK VAT area
GuernseyRemote ✓
Corporate tax0% standard
VATNone
Requirements
What Gibraltar law actually requires.
01
Shareholders - one or more individuals or companies of any nationality; nominee ownership is permitted.
02
Director & secretary - at least one director and a company secretary are required; local directors can be used where this supports the intended tax-residency position.
03
Share capital - there is no statutory minimum; £100 of issued capital is customary and no larger amount needs to be paid in.
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Registered office - a Gibraltar registered-office address is mandatory and included in the package.
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Name - must be distinguishable and end in Limited or Ltd; sensitive words such as bank, insurance or trust require prior consent.
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Accounts & returns - annual accounts are filed with Companies House, with abridged unaudited reporting available to small companies, together with an annual return.
How it works
From application to an incorporated company in days.
To register a company in Gibraltar, the main stages can be handled remotely through our lawyers and Companies House, and most clean KYC files are completed within a week.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm whether Gibraltar fits the intended trading, holding or licensed structure and establish the full cost.
021 day
KYC & documents
Passports, proof of address and a short business description; we prepare the incorporation pack.
031 day
Name reservation
The company name is checked and reserved through Companies House.
043-5 days
Registry filing
The memorandum and articles are submitted and the certificate is issued; same-day express processing is available.
053-5 days
Tax & documents
The company is registered with the Income Tax Office and apostilled corporate documents are couriered to you.
061-3 weeks
Banking
We introduce the company to suitable banks or EMIs and support the account-opening process.
Quick facts
Legal formLtd
Min. share capitalNo minimum
Foreign income0% - territorial
Local corporate tax15%
VATNone
Standard processing3-5 business days
Annual accountsFiled - unaudited if small
Same-day express incorporation is available for an additional registry fee where the need to open a company in Gibraltar is time-sensitive.
On the ground
On the ground in Gibraltar.
Prifinance - Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Main Street, Gibraltar
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European structuring specialists
Your setup is run by a team that files Gibraltar and Crown-Dependency structures every month.
02
Office & secretary included
A registered office and company secretary keep the Ltd in good standing while you operate remotely.
03
Licensing experience
Gaming and DLT applications are scoped with local counsel. One team from company to licence.
04
Also in Hong Kong, London, Dubai & more
A network of offices across Europe, the Gulf and the Americas. One team for your whole international structure.
We also have offices in
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
5/F, Yau Lee Centre, 45 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong
Vilnius
Lithuania
Gedimino pr. 2
London
United Kingdom
7 Bell Yard
Prague
Czech Republic
Vlkova 532/8, Žižkov
Berlin
Germany
Rankestraße 26
Madeira
Portugal
Rua da Alegria 31, 1F
Budapest
Hungary
Korányi Sándor u. 4
Istanbul
Türkiye
Perpa Ticaret Merkezi, A Blok
Dubai
UAE
33 Level, Al Saqr Business Tower
Toronto
Canada
1110 Finch Avenue West, suite 406
Singapore
Singapore
3 Church Street, #29-68 Samsung Hub
Bangkok
Thailand
Unit P01, Penthouse, VASU1, 1 Sukhumvit 25 Alley
Foshan
China
A-Tower, Yuneng Digital Plaza, 46 Lishui Avenue South
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Republic Square 13
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
32 Razzakov Street
Taxation 2026
Only Gibraltar-source income is taxed.
Corporation tax at 15%, in force since mid-2024, applies to income accrued in and derived from Gibraltar. Profits genuinely earned outside the territory generally fall outside the charge. For this reason, searches for offshore company registration in Gibraltar are more accurately understood through the territorial-tax model: the result depends on source of income, structure and substance rather than on a blanket 0% rule. There is also no VAT, capital-gains tax, withholding on dividends or interest, or inheritance tax.
Foreign income - outside
The accrued-and-derived test can keep foreign-source trading profits outside Gibraltar tax; structure and substance determine the result.
Local income - 15%
Gibraltar-source profits pay 15%, while utilities and dominant firms pay 20%.
No VAT
Gibraltar sits outside the VAT system, so there is no local registration, charging or reclaiming.
No withholding
Dividends and interest are paid without withholding; intercompany dividends are exempt.
Levies in 2026
Tax on foreign-source incomeGenerally 0%
Corporation tax (local)15%
VATNone
Capital gains taxNone
Withholding on dividendsNone
Social insuranceLocal staff only
Annual accounts and a tax return remain mandatory even where all income is foreign-source.
Your team
The specialists who'll handle your case.
Eugeniu Bevziuc
Corporate services advisor
Advises clients on company formation, VAT and ongoing compliance, coordinating each step of the setup across the EU.
Alex Danila
Company formation specialist
Your day-to-day contact - coordinates incorporation, documents and the bank introduction, from the first call through to launch.
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Talk to a specialist →FAQ
Gibraltar company registration: common questions.
Can I open a company without visiting Gibraltar?+
Yes. KYC, Companies House filing and tax registration can all be handled remotely. A non-resident can therefore open a company in Gibraltar without a mandatory visit, with original corporate documents couriered after incorporation.
How much does it cost to set up a Gibraltar company?+
Registration starts from €2,900. The registered address (from €1,800 a year) and remote filing (from €700) are billed separately. With an EMI or online bank account, from €4,800.
How long does incorporation take?+
Most applications are completed within three to five business days, with same-day express registration available for urgent cases.
How does the territorial system work?+
Gibraltar taxes income accrued in and derived from the territory. Where the activity generating the profit genuinely takes place abroad, that income generally falls outside the 15% charge. Contracts, management decisions, delivery and the wider operating model all matter.
Is there really no VAT?+
Yes. Gibraltar does not operate a VAT system. For digital services, e-commerce and consulting, this removes local VAT registration and charging, although customers remain subject to the tax rules of their own jurisdictions.
What is the DLT licence?+
Gibraltar’s Distributed Ledger Technology framework has operated under GFSC supervision since 2018 and covers crypto businesses such as exchanges and custodians. Licensing is a separate regulated process assessed with local counsel.
What about gaming licences?+
Gibraltar hosts major B2C and B2B operators under Gambling Division licences. The licensing process is separate from business registration in Gibraltar and follows its own regulatory requirements.
Does the company file accounts?+
Yes. A Gibraltar Ltd files annual accounts with Companies House, with abridged unaudited reporting available to small companies, as well as a tax return and annual return. These obligations remain even where all income is foreign-source.
How is banking after Brexit?+
Gibraltar banks work best with companies that have appropriate local substance, while UK and EU EMIs can provide multi-currency operating accounts for other structures. The institution should be matched to the activity, ownership and expected transaction flows.
Gibraltar or Malta - which one?+
Malta offers EU membership and an effective rate of around 5% through refunds, but with VAT, more complex structures and heavier administration. Gibraltar offers territorial taxation, no VAT and faster incorporation outside the EU. The right choice depends primarily on market access and the operating model.
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