Residency and visas in Gibraltar

Moving to Gibraltar to run a company, or bringing staff with you, raises its own set of steps alongside the company itself: residence permits, registration with the authorities and, for many owners, a question about where they will be resident for tax purposes. The right route depends on your nationality, your role in the business and whether you will live on the Rock or nearby in Spain. A firm that handles relocations can map that route before you commit.

Ask the firm which residence routes it has handled for people like you, what documents it needs, how long the steps have taken recently, and whether it deals with the authorities directly or through a law firm. Ask also how residence fits with the company’s tax position and your obligations in the country you are leaving.

Accountanty lists 19 firms for residency and visas in Gibraltar: 12 corporate services providers, 4 accounting firms and 3 law firms. Twelve are small, five medium and two part of large networks, and all 19 say they serve foreign clients. Five firms name high-net-worth individuals relocating to Gibraltar among their clients, and 18 of the 19 also offer tax compliance. Funds, fintech and crypto are the sectors named most. See the Gibraltar guide for the company side.

Firms offering residency and visa support in Gibraltar

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to live in Gibraltar to own a company there?

Owning a company does not by itself require residence. Living there is a separate decision with its own permits and tax consequences, which a relocation firm can explain for your case.

Can these firms help family members relocate as well?

Several firms on this page work with relocating individuals and families. Ask whether the firm's service covers dependants and what each person will have to provide.

Should I talk to a tax adviser before moving to Gibraltar?

Yes. Changing residence affects tax in the country you leave as well as in Gibraltar. Most firms listed for residency also offer tax compliance, so one adviser can see both sides.

Other services in Gibraltar

Setting up a company in Gibraltar: the guide and every firm

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules, rates and fees change: check them with the official sources linked on this page or with a qualified adviser before you act.