Non-Resident Company in Gibraltar

If you want to establish a company with access to the European market in a British Overseas territory, offering minimal tax, consider our service for registering a non-resident company in Gibraltar. With a Gibraltar company, you are not subject to paying local taxes provided that you do not generate local income. The company registration is also arranged remotely, to save you time and travel expenses. A professional nominee is included in the price of our service as well. You can reach out to us to arrange a consultation, paid or complimentary. A paid session with an expert in company formation, which lasts one hour, is ideal to dig into a tailored solution for your needs; but, you can also arrange a complimentary, fifteen-minute meeting to discuss any specific questions you have or get an overview of a service.

What is Gibraltar?

Gibraltar is a British overseas territory (so not part of the United Kingdom) located on the southernmost part of the Iberian Peninsula. The area of this tiny jurisdiction is only 6.5 kilometers.

The economy of Gibraltar mainly relies on tourism, banking, online gaming and betting industries, finance, ship repair and refueling, and the sale of tobacco products. Despite the UK’s Brexit agreement, Gibraltar is expected to be part of a customs union with the European Union as well as Schengen, subject to the ratification of a recently agreed-upon treaty, along with a customs tax of 15% (lower than the rest of the EU).

The corporation tax rate is 15%, but most attractively, Gibraltar does not charge VAT. Many people compare Gibraltar’s tax system with that of Hong Kong.

A key feature of Gibraltar is that non-resident companies (see description below) are exempt from paying taxes on income generated outside the jurisdiction.

What is a non-resident company in Gibraltar?

A non-resident company is a company in Gibraltar that is not considered taxable by the local tax authorities. What defines a company as non-resident?

• The Beneficial Owner of the company is a non-resident of Gibraltar.
• The directors and shareholders are non-residents or professional licensed corporate directors and/or Corporate Nominees.
• The company operates only outside Gibraltar, has no physical operating presence in the jurisdiction, and generates no income in the territory.

By complying with these requirements, the company is exempt from paying corporation tax. Also in Gibraltar, there is no VAT, no tax on dividends payable to another Gibraltar company, no tax on the payment of dividends and interest to non-residents, and no capital gains tax or inheritance tax.

A non-resident company in Gibraltar is an ideal choice for holding companies, property management, doing business over the Internet, etc. We can help you establish such a company to reap the benefits.

Note, in June 2025, Gibraltar agreed to introduce a “transaction tax” starting at 15% on goods, gradually rising to align with the EU minimum (17%) within three years. This is not VAT and is designed to replace border duties, but it represents a new indirect tax on goods.

Requirements for a non-resident company in Gibraltar

• When registering a non-resident company in Gibraltar, the details of the directors and shareholders are submitted to the register of companies.
• A non-resident company is allowed to use nominee services. The registrar is required by law to know exactly who the true beneficial owner is. If the person registering the company tries to conceal the real owner, they will be denied the appointment of nominees.
• A company in Gibraltar is required to have a minimum of one director and one shareholder, who can be either individuals or corporations.
• Gibraltar requires a registered office, a seal, statutory books, and a secretary.
• The company needs to maintain Balance Sheets signed by the Director. There is no requirement to have these statements audited.

Bank accounts for non-resident companies in Gibraltar

All companies, whatever their business may be, need a bank account. Gibraltar has an excellent reputation with bankers. However, they look not only at the company’s place of registration but also the place of residence of its beneficial owners. Requirements set by the bank will be much tougher for citizens of certain countries. 

We recommend that, before proceeding with the registration of a company in Gibraltar, you sign up for a free consultation with our experts, who are skilled in the customized selection of bank accounts. During the private online session, you can tell us about your objectives and goals for the company in Gibraltar, and our consultants will help you choose a suitable bank or payment system where you can open a bank account.

The nature of nominee service for a company in Gibraltar

As stated above, the details of the director and shareholder of a company in Gibraltar are entered on the register. To avoid accidental disclosure of personal information, clients have every right and opportunity to use the services of a nominee director and shareholder.

Instead of your last name, the information of other individuals and companies will appear on the available documents. This will provide additional privacy.

However, it is worth noting that the nominee service is not available to anyone who conceals their identity from authorities. The registrar and banks need to know who the true beneficial owner is. If you don’t give them the data, they will refuse to cooperate.

Nominee services are included with this service. You can decide to omit this element, but the price of the service will remain the same.

• Who would benefit from becoming a tax resident of Gibraltar?
• How can you buy or form an offshore company in Gibraltar?

Documents required for company registration in Gibraltar

To register a company in Gibraltar, you need to prepare a package of documents:

• A completed application for company incorporation and a questionnaire (to be provided by us) about the origin of funds. 
• Certified copies of passports of directors, shareholders, and beneficial owners.
• The proof of address for directors, shareholders, and beneficial owners: an original or certified copy of a utility bill, bank statement, credit card statement, copy of driver’s license, or ID no older than 3 months.

If there are corporate directors and shareholders, you also need to provide:

• A certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation.
• A certified copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
• A Certificate of Incumbency mentioning the names and addresses of directors and shareholders of the company.
• A professional reference letter from a lawyer or accountant for each beneficial owner, dated within the last 3 months.

Apart from the documents, you need to provide a detailed description of the business you are planning to do through the Gibraltar company, as well as the anticipated turnover and income.

It is also required to provide proof of origin of funds, including a resume, a business plan, and a copy of the real estate sale contract, among other documents.

Procedure: How to register a non-resident company in Gibraltar

You can pay by bank card, transfer, PayPal, Western Union, or Cryptocurrency.

The price includes:

• Company registration
• Payment of fees for one year of operation of the company
• Annual financial report filing
• Nominee services for 1 year
• Registered office
• Secretary.

The annual renewal of small company registration in Gibraltar costs from 6750 EUR (includes the renewal of the legal address and the company secretary in Gibraltar for one year, annual customer compliance, and the preparation and filing of a balance sheet report).

Registration of a non-resident company in Gibraltar takes a minimum of five working days from the date of receipt of a complete set of documents and payment for the service.

For further questions, please contact us.