Business Licences
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. Business licences must be renewed annually.
How We Can Help With Business Licences
- 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
Why Might You Need to a Business Licence?
- If you wish to operate under a Business Name
- If you wish to trade in goods
- If you wish to offer certain services. Please refer to OFT website for guidance
Important Things to Remember
Businesses that are already required to operate under a separate regulatory regime may not need an FTA business licence. The OFT specifically mentions areas such as:
- Financial services
- Medical and health services
- Legal services
- Certain petroleum activities
- Firearms sales
Required Documents
For individuals, the Business Licence applicatopn will mainly require:
- Copy of ID Card, Civilian Registration Card or Passport
- Business Name Registration
- Register of Property Occupation (If applicable)
- Lease, tenancy agreement or other proof of occupation
- Photographs of the premises – interior and exterior
- Site plan of the premises
- Business Plan (If applicable)
Turnaround Time
Business Licence applications involves two stages:
Application Preparation and Submission: Once we have received all the required information and supporting documents, we can prepare and submit your application within 5 working days.
Appeal Processing: After submission, your application is processed by the Office of Fair Trading. Processing times* vary depending on the complexity of the application and the volume of applications being handled.
*Disclaimer: The processing of the above services is the sole responsibility of the Office of Fair Trading in Gibraltar. A2Z Business Solutions acts only as an independent facilitator and assumes no responsibility for the processing, approval, or outcome of these services.
