OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING (OFT)
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in Gibraltar is a regulatory body dedicated to promoting fair business practices, protecting consumer rights, and ensuring compliance with trade regulations. It oversees licensing, investigates complaints, and supports businesses in adhering to Gibraltar’s laws, fostering a fair and competitive market environment.
SERVICES WE OFFER
Business License Application
A business license application with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in Gibraltar is the process of obtaining legal permission to operate a business within Gibraltar. Business licenses must be renewed annually.
How We Can Help
Our services include completing the online business license application on the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) website, uploading the required supporting documents and making payment of the government applicable fee. We also liaise regularly with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to monitor progress and ensure everything remains in order until a decision is reached.
- Approval of an application is entirely at the discretion of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), and meeting the documentation requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
Application to Alter an Existing Business Licence
Business license holders may wish to change some of the particulars relating to their business license. These particulars include:
• Extension of an existing licence by adding other business classes activities.
• Transfer an existing business licence to another person.
• Transfer an existing business licence to another premises.
• Change the conditions of an existing business licence.
How We Can Help
Our services include completing the online relevant applications on the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) website, uploading the required supporting documents and making payment of the government applicable fee. We also liaise regularly with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to monitor progress and ensure everything remains in order until a decision is reached.
- Approval of an application is entirely at the discretion of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), and meeting the documentation requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
Self-employed Registration
A self-employed person in Gibraltar is an individual who operates their own business or trade. This typically includes sole traders, freelancers, and independent contractors. Self-employed individuals in Gibraltar are responsible for managing their business operations, paying their own taxes, and making social insurance contributions. Once registered, self-employed individuals will be issued with a Certificate of Registration.
How We Can Help
Our services include completing the online Self-employed Registration form on the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) website, uploading the required supporting documents and making payment of the government applicable fee. We also liaise regularly with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to monitor progress and ensure everything remains in order until a decision is reached.
- Approval of an application is entirely at the discretion of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), and meeting the documentation requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
- A valid Civilian Registration Card or Gibraltar ID card is required if the home address listed on the Self-employed Registration form is in Gibraltar.
Certificate of Registration Renewal
Self-employed individuals are expected to renew their Certificate of Registration annually by completing the relevant forms.
How We Can Help
Our services include completing the online Certificate of Registration Renewal form on the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) website, uploading the required supporting documents and making payment of the government applicable fee. We also liaise regularly with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to monitor progress and ensure everything remains in order until the renewed certificate is issued.
- Approval of an application is entirely at the discretion of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), and meeting the documentation requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
- A valid Civilian Registration Card or Gibraltar ID card is required if the home address listed on the Self-employed Registration form is in Gibraltar.
*Disclaimer: The processing of the above services is the sole responsibility of their respective government or issuing departments.. A2Z Business Solutions acts only as an independent facilitator and assumes no responsibility for the processing, approval, or outcome of these services.