Gibraltar is a British territory located at the southern tip of Spain, and is a strategically-located naval port. Gibraltar company formation is governed by the Companies Ordinance Act 1984 (based on the UK Companies Act 1929), and offers legitimate tax advantages to international business people if properly-structured. The following information will help you determine whether Gibraltar company formation is the best option to meet your business objectives.

Gibraltar is the only European Union (EU) finance centre exempt from value added tax (VAT). As a member of the EU, Gibraltar has direct access to EU financial services markets.

If properly structured, Gibraltar company formation is an ideal way to book international profits while legally minimizing corporation tax.

One director is required for Gibraltar company formation. Corporate directors are permitted with Gibraltar company formation. The director(s) need not be resident in Gibraltar.

Only one shareholder is required for Gibraltar company formation.

To comply with Gibraltar company formation requirements, the minimum capital requirement for a tax-exempt company is only 100 pounds sterling (US$194).

It is easy to open global corporate bank accounts to support Gibraltar company formation. Healy Consultants works with internationally recognised banks such as HSBC, Standard Chartered and Citibank to provide corporate bank account services.

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Despite its stringent compliance laws, Gibraltar may be perceived as an offshore tax-haven.

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Following Gibraltar company formation, shareholders and directors details are available for public viewing at the official register at the Gibraltar Registrar of Companies.

Following Gibraltar company formation, annual accounts must be submitted to the Gibraltar government.

Gibraltar is cooperating with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on money laundering.