Gibraltar – Offshore Company Formation, Nominee Director, Nominee Shareholder, Mail forwarding and Bank Accounts
Offshore Formations 247 specialize in Gibraltar company formations ranging from simple company registrations to complex structures including offshore Trusts and in providing a very comprehensive assortment of administrative services to Gibraltar companies, including the provision of Nominee Director, Nominee Shareholder, Mail Forwarding and Bank Account services. We are also able to offer a 'transfer in' service whereby we can take over the management of your existing Gibraltar Offshore Company, often for no cost at all.
Our specialist Gibraltar company formation and company registration team:
- Retains well-established affiliations with local company agents in Gibraltar
- Maintains an experienced staff with knowledge of legal requirements for company formation in Gibraltar
- Guarantees that all company filing fees and documents are up-to-date and notifies clients of all Gibraltar compliance changes
Call our specialist Gibraltar offshore company formation team FREE on 0808 168 3676. If you are calling from outside the UK, please call us on 0044 (0) 208 492 6388
Offshore Formation Background in Gibraltar Offshore Company
Together with the highly reputable British Isles of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, the crown colony of Gibraltar belongs to High Disclosure Offshore Centres which provide for greater legal certainty. It is the only British offshore centre that is part of the European Union. It is the only British offshore centre that can and will increasingly be able to provide financial institutions with passporting rights and access to the single European market for financial services.
A number of factors make Gibraltar attractive for offshore business conduct; good geographical location and bilingual (English and Spanish) territory; cost effectiveness and attractive fiscal regime for offshore investors; excellent reputation, stable government and special status within the European Union; excellent infrastructure and communications; favorable tax status for offshore banks; no exchange controls.
Gibraltar also has an attractive trust regime. Trusts created by non-residents that generate overseas income are exempt from Gibraltar income tax.
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Offshore Tax Information in Gibraltar Offshore Company
Gibraltar Companies and their Tax Liability
A Gibraltar non-resident company is not taxable in Gibraltar. It is a company, which is incorporated in Gibraltar, owned by non-residents and controlled by directors who reside and hold board meetings outside Gibraltar.
A company registered in Gibraltar will not be liable to Gibraltar taxation, including income tax and estate duty, if it's owned and controlled by non residents of Gibraltar, does not trade in Gibraltar and does not remit income to Gibraltar. In addition there is no wealth tax, Capital Gains Tax, gift tax or Value Added Tax. Gibraltar is not a party to any double tax treaties.
Gibraltar Offshore Company Banking
Offshore Formations 247 can incorporate a Gibraltar offshore company with a choice of offshore bank accounts at the time of company formation. We work closely with a number of banks, including HSBC, and FBME in Cyprus. Combining the two saves time and couldn’t be simpler.
Gibraltar Company Formation / Registration
Offshore Formations 247 are able to incorporate a Delaware LLC. Company formation normally takes up to 4-5 days to register, though Off The Shelf companies are available should your requirements be more immediate.
Gibraltar Offshore Company Anonymity and Disclosure
The names of the shareholders are required to be listed on the Annual Return and Incorporation documents. The identity of the beneficial owners of the Gibraltar Non Resident Company may remain confidential if corporate shareholders are engaged to act as the shareholder on behalf of the ultimate beneficial owners. This confidentiality is maintained as long as the company and its ultimate beneficial owners are not involved in any criminal activity. Offshore Formations 247 can supply the use of our corporate shareholders for this very purpose. Similarly, the register of Directors within Gibraltar is also publicly accessible and so if anonymity is required, Offshore Formations 247 can supply the use of Nominee Directors.
In terms of the exchange of information provisions, it has implemented the OECD Exchange of Information Treaty and is on the OECD white list.
Gibraltar Offshore Company Shares
The standard authorised share capital is usually £2000 divided into 2,000 shares of £1 each. This being the maximum authorised share capital for the minimum capital duty payable upon incorporation. The authorised share capital may be expressed in any currency. The minimum issued capital is £100. Registered shares, preference shares and redeemable shares or shares with or without voting rights are all permitted.
Corporate & Legal Information in Gibraltar Offshore Company
CORPORATE INFORMATION
| Type of entity |
Non resident |
| Type of law |
Common |
| Shelf company availability |
Yes |
| Our time to establish a new company |
4 - 5 days |
| Minimum government fees (excluding taxation) |
£55 |
| Corporate Taxation |
Nil |
| Double taxation treaty access |
No |
SHARE CAPITAL OR EQUIVALENT
| Standard currency |
GBP |
| Permitted currencies |
Any |
| Minimum paid up |
£1 |
| Usual authorised |
£2,000 |
DIRECTORS OR MANAGERS
| Minimum number |
1 |
| Local required |
No |
| Corporate directors permitted |
Yes |
| Publicly accessible records |
Yes |
| Location of meetings |
Anywhere |
MEMBERS
| Minimum number |
1 |
| Corporate members permitted |
Yes |
| Publicly accessible records |
Yes |
| Location of meetings |
Anywhere |
COMPANY SECRETARY
| Required |
Yes |
| Local or qualified |
Yes |
ACCOUNTS
| Requirement to prepare |
Yes |
| Audit requirements |
Not required |
| Requirement to file accounts |
Yes |
| Publicly accessible accounts |
Yes |
OTHER
| Requirement to file annual return |
Yes |
| Change in domicile permitted |
Yes |
Why Form Gibraltar Companies?
Gibraltar is a British overseas territory which is located on the Iberian Peninsular. It has a favourable corporate tax regime which, since 2011 has been 10% across the board. This has seen Gibraltar fast become one of the most popular destinations for British businesses to set up offshore companies. Gibraltar companies are now thriving thanks to the favourable tax rate.
Flexible
When you form Gibraltar companies with Offshore Formations 247, you will find that it is one of the most flexible jurisdictions to do business in. Forming a company there only requires a minimum of one director and this can be a corporation, so there is a good level of privacy involved.
Privacy
When you form Gibraltar companies, there is absolutely no obligation for you to make public the name of the directors or shareholders. The only reason when these details may be revealed is if there is a supreme court order to do so - something which is very unlikely for anyone acting in a lawful way.
The Advantages Of Forming Gibraltar Companies
Providing your company is run by a non-resident of Gibraltar and does not carry out any business transactions whatsoever in Gibraltar it will not be subject to any income tax or estate duty. This means that you can carry our business anywhere in the world and you will be free from tax, so long as you keep trade out of Gibraltar itself.
Gibraltar Offshore Company Bank
Offshore Formations 247 work closely with some of the top banks such as HSBC to ensure that you can have a good choice of offshore ban accounts through which to run your business, making the whole process of running Gibraltar companies much more simple.
Offshore Formations 247
Here at Offshore Formations 247, we pride offer a simple and efficient company formation service which allows our clients to form an offshore company in Gibraltar as quickly and efficiently as possible.
We are specialise in offshore company formations in all of the most popular jurisdictions across the globe and we have forged excellent links with agents in Gibraltar. We can provide you with all of the services you need to get started with a company in Gibraltar.
The Benefits Of Gibraltar Company Formation
Anyone who is considering their options when it comes to company formation would be remiss not to consider Gibraltar company formation. Gibraltar is currently one of the most popular jurisdictions with one of the best taxation regimes in the developed world. Here at Offshore Formations 247, we offer our services to get you set up with a company in Gibraltar with a minimum of fuss.
Gibraltar
Gibraltar is a British territory which is located in the Mediterranean. In recent years, it has seen an influx of new businesses who are making their base thanks to the great tax benefits of doing so. Anyone who is looking to set up a company could find that a Gibraltar company formation could save them a great deal in the tax department.
The Benefits
At offshore Formations 247 we can help you to obtain your certificate of Incorporation and can help you with other associated paperwork. There are many reasons why a Gibraltar company formation is something which should closely be looked at. This includes the excellent 10% flat rate for corporate tax.
Corporate tax in Gibraltar is only payable by those companies who actually conduct their business on the island. If, however, you do not conduct any of your business on the island, you will not be liable for any income tax or inheritance tax etc.
Gibraltar Company Formation
When you come to us to arrange your Gibraltar company formation, it will take around 4 or 5 days for us to complete registration. If this time frame is not what you had in mind and you have more immediate concerns, we also offer the option to purchase an off the shelf company.
Gibraltar Company Formation
Here at Offshore Formations 247, we offer a comprehensive service which will allow you to become incorporated in Gibraltar. Our staff are all highly trained individuals who are completely up to date with all of the legislation and procedures involved in the process. If you require privacy for your company, we can even supply you with a nominee director, if you so desire.
