Gibraltar: company formation
Limited · Europe
Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
Ltd in Gibraltar — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- Territorial regime for income neither received nor generated in the territory.
- Structured financial centre, British legal tradition.
- European time zone and proximity.
What it does not solve
- The territorial nature of income must be demonstrated, and can be challenged.
- Increased scrutiny since Brexit: a solid banking file is essential.
Conditions to meet
Source (30 September 2026): gibraltar.gov.gi
Usual capital, no legal source cited: to be checked
Usual time, from our files; to be checked.
Demanding. A well-regarded but closely watched centre: a solid banking file is essential.
The territorial regime assumes income is neither received nor generated in Gibraltar, which must be demonstrated — and can be challenged.
Our assessment for Gibraltar; to be checked.
Office on request, on quotation.
Our offer in Gibraltar, internal catalogue.
Registration in Gibraltar: Companies House Gibraltar. Source: companieshouse.gi
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 9 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Gibraltar: what is specific to it
- Companies Act 2014; register of ultimate beneficial owners (RUBO) since 2017, kept at Companies House Gibraltar. Source: companieshouse.gi
- The standard corporate tax rate rose from 12.5% to 15% on 1 July 2024. Source: gibraltar.gov.gi (to be checked)
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Gibraltar compared with Kosovo and Switzerland
| Gibraltar | Kosovo | Switzerland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | Ltd | SH.P.K. | Sàrl · SA |
| Corporate taxation | ≈ 15 % · exemptions on non-territorial income | 10% on profits | 11.9 to 21 % all taxes combined, by canton |
| Share capital | £2,000 | Not established | CHF 20,000 |
| Incorporation time | 1 week | Not established | 4–8 weeks |
| Banking access | Demanding | Demanding | Accessible |
| Substance requirement | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Real presence required |
| Our services | from 2,690 € | On request | from 6,090 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Kosovo → · The page for Switzerland →
Registered office and premises in Gibraltar
From 1,390 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and identity verification
- Drafting the articles
- Signature and capital deposit
- Registration
- Account opening and start-up
For Gibraltar, the register is kept by Companies House Gibraltar and the usual time is 1 week.
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: European company · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Gibraltar: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Gibraltar?
Company formation in Gibraltar starts at 2,690 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Gibraltar?
About 1 week once the file is complete (usual time from our files; to be checked).
Where is a company registered in Gibraltar?
With the Companies House Gibraltar (source: companieshouse.gi).
What is the corporate tax rate in Gibraltar?
≈ 15 % · exemptions on non-territorial income (data as of 21 September 2026; source: gibraltar.gov.gi). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Gibraltar?
£2,000: usual capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Gibraltar?
Territorial regime for income neither received nor generated in the territory. Structured financial centre, British legal tradition. European time zone and proximity.
What are the drawbacks of a company in Gibraltar?
The territorial nature of income must be demonstrated, and can be challenged. Increased scrutiny since Brexit: a solid banking file is essential.
Gibraltar or Kosovo or Switzerland: where do our services start?
from 2,690 € in Gibraltar; from 6,090 € in Switzerland, excluding tax.
Gibraltar or Kosovo or Switzerland: how does corporate tax compare?
Gibraltar, ≈ 15 % · exemptions on non-territorial income; Kosovo, 10% on profits; Switzerland, 11.9 to 21 % all taxes combined, by canton; to be checked.
Gibraltar or Kosovo or Switzerland: which is faster to register?
Gibraltar in 1 week; Kosovo in Not established; Switzerland in 4–8 weeks, usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →