Gibraltar: Offshore Company Formation

There are many factors which would attract someone to relocate to Gibraltar. Situated on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, "the Rock" enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers.

Suppose Spanish exporter (a) sells to Hong Kong importer (b) at $100. And suppose the exporter is running a very profitable business. His taxes in Spain will be very high. In order to reduce the amount he would need to pay in taxes, the exporter could make the profit in Gibraltar rather than in Spain.

Does tax planning still work in a world of Tax Information Exchange Agreements ('TIEAs'),' ever stricter compliance and KYC regimes, a focus on taxation on the wealthy and the targeting of tax havens?

Whether you represent a company looking for a tax efficient investment location or an international business seeking a strategic UK presence, Gibraltar offers a range of features and benefits for establishing a corporate entity.

As I get older, I confess that, on occasion, I hanker after the days when I used to work in a bank.

Gibraltar continues to develop and diversify its services with the creation of the 'Private Foundation Act 2017' on Thursday 6 April.

The third annual Simple Family Office & Private Wealth trend review explores the ten most influential trends in the private wealth space.

A lot of us will have had the feeling of having spent the last 20 years on a fast-paced treadmill. Life has been a constant ‘busy'.

Much about the way business is done has changed since the budget a few months ago, and it would be easy to overlook the structural changes announced.