Company formation in Gibraltar
Private limited company
Legal minimum, year 1£1,430
Legal minimum, per year after£530
Typical year 1£3,515
Corporation tax15%Ease Banking
Every fee
Setting up
Government fee£100
About £100Licensed company manager formation£500 to 1,200
Required
Registered office£300 to 700
Required
Share capital£1
Time to form1 to 2 weeks
Running it, per year
Annual return£30 to 100
Required
Registered office and company manager£500 to 1,500
Required
Accounting and tax return£0 to 2,000
Practically needed
Legal minimum after year 1£530
Audit: Required unless small company exemption appliesForeign ownersNo resident director, but local management needed for substanceRemote via a licensed company manager
Tax15% on Gibraltar-sourced profits (territorial)Dividend withholding: 0%VAT/GST: None
BankingGibraltar banks are very selective
Territorial system: profit only taxed if accrued in or derived from Gibraltar.
SourcesGibraltar tax facts 2026
Questions
- How much does it cost to set up a company in Gibraltar?
- The legal minimum for the first year is £1,430, counting only what the law requires and doing every filing yourself. A typical first year, with an accountant, costs about £3,515. The government fee is £100 (About £100). Share capital is not included.
- How much does it cost per year to run a company in Gibraltar?
- The legal minimum after the first year is £530 a year. Running costs including optional and practically needed services range from £530 to 3,600. Audit: Required unless small company exemption applies.
- Do I need a local director in Gibraltar?
- No. No resident director, but local management needed for substance.
- Can a non-resident form a company in Gibraltar remotely?
- Yes. Remote via a licensed company manager.
- What is the corporation tax rate in Gibraltar?
- 15% on Gibraltar-sourced profits (territorial). Dividend withholding: 0%. VAT/GST: None.
- How long does it take to form a company in Gibraltar?
- 1 to 2 weeks.
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