Why Gibraltar?
As a British Dependant Territory since 1704, with a legal system based upon English Common Law and with English as the official language, Gibraltar provides a familiar environment for offshore company formation.
Some key advantages of locating your offshore company in Gibraltar, include:
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About Gibraltar
Located at the Southern tip of Spain, the Rock of Gibraltar is approximately 7 sq km in area and has a population of 30,000.
The rock itself is limestone, almost 425m high, with numerous tunnels and caves from natural and man made causes.
With its strategic location at the entrance to the Mediterranean, Gibraltar has a long history of conflicts and sieges, and has been occupied at various times in its history, most notably by the Moors, the Spanish and the English. Since it was conceded to the English in 1704 by the Spanish it has been a stable British Crown Colony.
Its constitution gives legislative powers to the Governor and the House of Assembly, which is elected every four years.
A popular tourist destination, both on foot and via cruise ship, Gibraltar offers a unique combination of Mediterranean climate and influence coupled with its strong English heritage.
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Use of Gibraltar Companies
Typical uses for Gibraltar companies include:
Corporate Features
The general characteristics of a Gibraltar company are as follows:
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Timescales
Off the shelf company can be deliverd to you withing 3 working days. If you require a specific name of your own choosing then please allow 5-7 working days.
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Some key advantages of locating your offshore company in Gibraltar, include:
- Gibraltar is an associate member of the EC (and is exempt from VAT)
- Gibraltar has an excellent, modern, communications structure
- There is no exchange control
- There are no double taxation treaties
- Trusts are recognized under a special Trust Ordinance
In addition to Gibraltar based companies we are also able to provide companies in other jurisdictions though our Octopus network. Please click here to view information on other jurisdictions.
About Gibraltar
Located at the Southern tip of Spain, the Rock of Gibraltar is approximately 7 sq km in area and has a population of 30,000.
The rock itself is limestone, almost 425m high, with numerous tunnels and caves from natural and man made causes.
With its strategic location at the entrance to the Mediterranean, Gibraltar has a long history of conflicts and sieges, and has been occupied at various times in its history, most notably by the Moors, the Spanish and the English. Since it was conceded to the English in 1704 by the Spanish it has been a stable British Crown Colony.
Its constitution gives legislative powers to the Governor and the House of Assembly, which is elected every four years.
A popular tourist destination, both on foot and via cruise ship, Gibraltar offers a unique combination of Mediterranean climate and influence coupled with its strong English heritage.
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Use of Gibraltar Companies
Typical uses for Gibraltar companies include:
- Trading Companies
- Probate & Privacy
- Property Ownership
- Shipping
- Holding Companies
- Private Investment Services
- Patents, copyrights and royalties
- Captive Insurance
Corporate Features
The general characteristics of a Gibraltar company are as follows:
| GENERAL | |
| Political Stability | Good |
| Common or Civil Law | Common |
| Disclosure of Beneficial Owner | No |
| CORPORATE REQUIREMENTS | |
| Minimum Number of Shareholders | One |
| Minimum Number of Directors | One |
| Bearer Shares Allowed | No |
| Corporate Directors Permitted | Yes |
| Company Secretary Required | Yes |
| Standard Authorised Share Capital | £ 2,000 |
| LOCAL REQUIREMENTS | |
| Registered Office | Yes |
| Company Secretary | Yes |
| ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS | |
| Annual Return | Yes |
| Submit Accounts | Yes |
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Timescales
Off the shelf company can be deliverd to you withing 3 working days. If you require a specific name of your own choosing then please allow 5-7 working days.
A fast track, same day, urgent service is available at additional cost
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