Gibraltar - Company Incorporation

Gibraltar Company Incorporations

Private or public companies may be incorporated in Gibraltar with limited liability are controlled by the Companies Ordinance (which is based on the UK 1929 Companies Act).

The essential requirements for incorporating a limited company are:

  • The company name must not be similar to any existing company registered in Gibraltar or else the Registrar may reject the name
  • A minimum of one shareholder
  • The registered office must be in Gibraltar where the company's seal must also be kept for all types of companies and the company register of shareholders in the case of a 'tax exempt' company.
  • Various documents must be filed at the Companies Registry at the time of formation including the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the registered office and the names and addresses of directors.  Nominee directors may be used.

After incorporation, the names and addresses of the registered shareholders must be filed at the Companies Registry. Nominee shareholders may be used. Additionally, details of charges on assets of the company and of any debentures are required to be filed at the Companies Registry.

Gibraltar companies are required to keep accounts and depending on size, will need to file at least an abridged balance sheet, annually at the Companies Registry.