Company Formation in Gibraltar, Done Right

How Gibraltar Incorporation Works

Gibraltar companies are incorporated through Companies House Gibraltar. The most common vehicle is the private company limited by shares, formed under Gibraltar company law, which is rooted in English common law. The process begins with confirming the company name, then filing the Memorandum and Articles of Association together with the statutory documents. On approval, the Registrar issues the Certificate of Incorporation, typically within three to five working days, with expedited same-day or 24-hour options available. There is no minimum share capital, a single shareholder of any nationality is permitted, and the company must maintain a registered office in Gibraltar. For tax-residence and substance purposes, management and control should be exercised in Gibraltar, which usually involves Gibraltar-resident directors. Gibraltar taxes companies on a territorial basis, and regulated activities such as gaming and distributed ledger technology require separate licences from their respective regulators.

Common Company Types

Core Requirements and Documents

• Shareholder and director documents: passport copies and proof of address for each individual, plus bank or professional references
• Registered office and governance: a registered office must be maintained in Gibraltar, and Gibraltar-resident directors are usually appointed to establish management and control
• Ongoing records: accounts appropriate to company size, an annual return to Companies House, a beneficial ownership register, and corporate tax filings with the Income Tax Office; regulated gaming and DLT firms have additional licensing obligations

Last reviewed: June 2026. Reflects current Gibraltar company law, the 15% corporate tax rate on a territorial basis, and the GFSC DLT framework.

Why Choose AURNÉ for Gibraltar Company Formation?

Our team combines gaming, crypto, and structuring expertise with efficient service delivery: