Gibraltar company - Gibraltar offshore companies
Gibraltar is a British Crown dependency and a full member of European Community, although it has been excluded from the European Common Agricultural Policy, VAT and Common Customs Union. This means that food products are cheaper, import duties are lower and Gibraltar is not obliged to levy VAT on goods and services.
Gibraltar legal system is similar to that of the United Kingdom and based on English Common Law.
Gibraltar is a perfect tax haven. To enjoy the benefits an international business company - IBC incorporated in Gibraltar should observe the following conditions:
- IBC should be owned by non-residents of Gibraltar;
- IBC should be managed and controlled by directors who reside and hold meetings outside of Gibraltar;
- IBC should not maintain bank account within Gibraltar.
Advantages of Gibraltar offshore companies
- A Gibraltar non-resident company is not liable to taxation in Gibraltar.
- Gibraltar has not concluded double taxation agreements with other nations. This means that no information in regard of international business company is exchanged with other countries fiscal authorities.
- Incorporation and running of the international business company is simpler and more cost-effective than in many other offshore jurisdictions.
- Gibraltar is a reputable finance center within the European Union. Offshore companies incorporated there compare favorably to those registered in purely offshore jurisdictions.
Formation of a Gibraltar non-resident company fees schedule. All fees in GBP
Incorporation of international business company including preparation and filing by the initial Subscriber of all necessary paperwork to register the company, obtaining the original Certificate of Incorporation. Company registered office and company secretary, filling fees, Annual Return GBP 690
Second and subsequent years GBP 285 (This includes the annual filing fee to the Gibraltar Registrar of Companies, provision of the registered address and resident secretary in Gibraltar, inclusive of the preparation and filing of the Annual Return - if company management is provided by client)
Abridged Accounts
Every company is required to prepare and file Abridged Accounts. The fees are: GBP 300;
Registrar of Companies ordinary filing fee per set of accounts (Inclusive of time & disbursements charges) GBP 65.
Miscellaneous fees
Apostilization of the corporate documents (required for opening a corporate bank account or a foreign branch) GBP 50 per document
Company embossed seal GBP 45
Due diligence
We are required by law to keep the due diligence information on our internal file on the company directors and shareholders. This information will be kept safely and strictly secure in our offices in Gibraltar, and it will not be for public view.
Due Diligence documentation. We will require a certified copy of passport (or other similar ID), an original proof of address and a bank or professional reference for each person indicated on the company order form. A proof of address is any recent document where the name and residential address of the person is indicated. A recent utility bill, landline telephone bill, credit card or bank statement or other similar document is suitable as a proof of address.
Please advise if you wish to proceed with the Gibraltar international business company formation. We will send you an invoice with wire transfer instructions. The following will be required for the Gibraltar offshore company incorporation:
1. Two alternative names for the company. The following words will not be accepted: royal, international, Europe, association, group, bank, trust, assurance, insurance.
2. Names and addresses of directors and shareholders. The details of director(s) and shareholder(s) are recorded with the Companies Registry and, therefore, are public.
Gibraltar companies are required to file statements of accounts (Profit and Loss Balance sheets) at the Registry (on public record). There is no requirement for these Balance sheets to be audited.
- The files below may be helpful in obtaining additional information to incorporate an offshore company in Gibraltar:
Gibraltar company accounts .pdf file
Filing of company accounts for Gibraltar companies .pdf file
Please request additional information sending a message to our fax numbers in:
UK: +44 870 421 1387
USA: +1 626 609 3984 or E-mail:
info@privacy-solutions.com
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