Question 1

Which words in a Gibraltar company name need extra approval?

Accepted Answer

Gaming words such as Bet, Casino or Play are referred to the Gambling Division, and finance words such as Bank, Crypto or Trust need a no-objection from the financial regulator, which it gives only once the licence is in place. Names with abbreviations need a signed letter explaining them, and non-English words need a translation letter. We check your three name choices against these rules before filing.

Question 2

Why does a Gibraltar company have to be set up through a licensed provider?

Accepted Answer

Gibraltar law allows only licensed persons to provide company registration and company management services as a business, so the filing is made by a licensed Gibraltar provider. The name is cleared with the Registrar first, then the application, memorandum and articles are filed.

Question 3

What does Companies House charge to incorporate a Gibraltar company faster?

Accepted Answer

Same-day incorporation adds £200 if correct documents reach the Registrar before midday, and a two-hour service costs £500. The standard registration fee of £100 plus £10 stamp duty is already inside your package price. Tell us before you pay if you need an express route.

Question 4

Which Companies House fees come up every year in Gibraltar?

Accepted Answer

The annual return costs £103 when filed within 30 days of its date, and filing the accounts costs £26. Changes during the year, such as a new director, cost £26 per form. Your quote shows which of these the year-2 renewal of a fixed quote covers.

Question 5

What should I prepare before a bank reviews my Gibraltar company?

Accepted Answer

The certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles, the register of directors and shareholders, and ID and proof of address for every director and beneficial owner. Add a short business plan showing where you trade, who your customers are and the volumes you expect. Banks look hard at where the work is done, so be ready to explain any activity outside Gibraltar.

Question 6

Can my Gibraltar company bank outside Gibraltar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a Gibraltar company can hold accounts with banks or payment institutions in other countries, and many owners do. Each institution runs its own checks and decides for itself. We introduce you to options that fit your business and currencies and prepare the application with you.

Question 7

What happens if the Gibraltar annual return is filed late?

Accepted Answer

A late return costs £257.50 in its first year, and the fee rises each year to £412 once it is more than three years late. The standard fee is £103 if you file within 30 days of the annual return date. We diary that date from incorporation so it is not missed.

Question 8

When are a Gibraltar private company's accounts due, and what is filed?

Accepted Answer

Within 12 months of the financial year end. Micro and small companies file only an abridged balance sheet, while medium and large companies file fuller accounts. Filing costs £26, rising to £206.50 in total if more than 13 months late and £335 after 24 months.

Question 9

When must a Gibraltar company file and update its beneficial owners?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 days of incorporation, and within 30 days of any later change. A person who becomes a beneficial owner must tell the company within 15 days so it can meet that deadline. The Registrar can impose a civil penalty of up to £10,000 for failures.

Question 10

How do I change a director or the secretary of a Gibraltar company?

Accepted Answer

File the particulars form with Companies House within 14 days of the change. The fee is £26, and a late filing adds another £26. An existing or outgoing officer signs the form, because the Registrar normally refuses the incoming director's signature. A sole director cannot also act as secretary.

Question 11

How does a voluntary strike-off work in Gibraltar?

Accepted Answer

The directors, or a majority of them, apply under section 413 and confirm the company has no assets or liabilities. The filing fee is £38. The Registrar publishes a first notice, and the company is struck off three months later unless someone objects. Directors and shareholders stay liable for past obligations after dissolution.

Question 12

A bank wants a certificate of good standing. How quickly can I get one?

Accepted Answer

Companies House issues a standard certificate for £62, a same-day one for £123.50 if requested before midday, and a two-hour one for £500. We can order it for you and arrange an apostille if the bank is abroad.

Gibraltar company help: answers by topic

Getting started

Which words in a Gibraltar company name need extra approval?

Why does a Gibraltar company have to be set up through a licensed provider?

Pricing & payment

What does Companies House charge to incorporate a Gibraltar company faster?

Which Companies House fees come up every year in Gibraltar?

Banking

What should I prepare before a bank reviews my Gibraltar company?

Can my Gibraltar company bank outside Gibraltar?

Compliance

What happens if the Gibraltar annual return is filed late?

When are a Gibraltar private company's accounts due, and what is filed?

When must a Gibraltar company file and update its beneficial owners?

After incorporation

How do I change a director or the secretary of a Gibraltar company?

How does a voluntary strike-off work in Gibraltar?

A bank wants a certificate of good standing. How quickly can I get one?

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Getting started

Which words in a Gibraltar company name need extra approval?

Why does a Gibraltar company have to be set up through a licensed provider?

Pricing & payment

What does Companies House charge to incorporate a Gibraltar company faster?

Which Companies House fees come up every year in Gibraltar?

Banking

What should I prepare before a bank reviews my Gibraltar company?

Can my Gibraltar company bank outside Gibraltar?

Compliance

What happens if the Gibraltar annual return is filed late?

When are a Gibraltar private company's accounts due, and what is filed?

When must a Gibraltar company file and update its beneficial owners?

After incorporation

How do I change a director or the secretary of a Gibraltar company?

How does a voluntary strike-off work in Gibraltar?

A bank wants a certificate of good standing. How quickly can I get one?

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