BUSINESS REGISTRATION
Registering a business involves more than choosing a name and submitting an application. From name registration and licensing to the various administrative requirements, getting everything in place correctly from the beginning can save you time and complications later.
We help you navigate the registration process, prepare the necessary documentation and coordinate the relevant steps, making it easier to get your business up and running.
How We Can Help With Business Registration
The nature of your business, the number of partners and whether you provide services, sell goods or both will determine the type of support you may need. We can tailor our assistance to your specific requirements, but the main stages for registering a business in Gibraltar generally include:
Stage 1: Name Registration
A business name is the name an individual or company uses to trade under and establish its business identity. Here’s how we can assist you with Name Registration:
- We complete the Business Name Registration form
- We submit it by email together with the required supporting documents
- We make payment of the government applicable fee
- We collect your Business Name Certificate once issued
- We deliver it to you at any location within Gibraltar
Stage 2: Business License
A Business Licence application with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in Gibraltar is the process of obtaining legal permission to operate a business within Gibraltar. Here’s how we can assist you:
- We complete the online business licence application on the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) website
- We upload the required supporting documents
- We make payment of the government applicable fee
- We liaise regularly with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to monitor progress and ensure everything remains in order until a decision is reached
Stage 3: Certificate of Registration
A self-employed person in Gibraltar is an individual who operates their own business or trade. Once registered, self-employed individuals will be issued with a Certificate of Registration issued by the Department of Business.
Stage 4: Income Tax Office
The Application for Registration of Trade, Business, Profession or Vocation (SE1) is the form used by Gibraltar’s Income Tax Office to register an individual as self-employed for tax purposes. Here’s how we can assist you:
- We complete the application form
- We submit it by email together with the required supporting documents
- We liaise with the Income Tax Office in Gibraltar to monitor progress and ensure everything remains in order until the registration is completed
Important Things to Remember
- The right structure: The type of business you register will affect your responsibilities, administration and ongoing requirements
- Licences may be required: Depending on the nature of your business, you may need additional licences or approvals before you can operate.Keep your information up to date: Changes to your business details, ownership or activities may need to be reported to the relevant authorities
- Know your ongoing obligations: Registration is only the beginning. Businesses may have ongoing tax, licensing, filing and administrative requirements
- Get it right from the start: Setting up your business correctly can help avoid unnecessary delays, costs and complications later
Required Documents
Your personal circumstances will determine which documents you will need. However, if you want to register a business in in Gibraltar you will mainly need:
- Copy of ID Card, Civilian Registration Card or Passport
- Register of Property Occupation (If applicable)
- Recent utility bill (Home address)
- Lease, tenancy agreement or other proof of occupation (Business address)
- Photographs of the premises – interior and exterior
- Site plan of the premises
- Business Plan (If applicable)
*Disclaimer: The processing of the above services is the sole responsibility of the Department of Immigration & Home Affairs in Gibraltar. A2Z Business Solutions acts only as an independent facilitator and assumes no responsibility for the processing, approval, or outcome of these services.
