Quick Gibraltar Facts

Main Language: English

Population: 29,441

Currency: £ Sterling (GIP)

Political Climate: Stable

Climate: Around 300 days of sunshine, with warm summers mild winters.

Location: South-western tip of Europe, Strait of Gibraltar, at the entrance to the Mediterranean, accessible by land, air and sea; exceptionally visitors may require a visa to enter. For further information, please contact the Civil Status & Registration Office, Tel: +350 20076945, visas.csro@gibraltar.gov.gi. For work permits, please contact the Employment Service, Tel: +350 20040408, employment.service@gibraltar.gov.gi

Status: Self-governing UK overseas territory; part of the Commonwealth; entered the EC in 1973 at the time of UK accession, though the Common Agricultural Policy, Value Added Tax and the Common Customs Tariff do not apply to Gibraltar.

Area: 6.54 sq km (2.53 sq mi)

Tax System: Low tax jurisdiction; VAT free, no Capital Gains, Estate Duty, Wealth Inheritance, Gift or other capital taxes, 10% Corporate tax rate for all businesses set up in Gibraltar.

Infrastructure: International airport; weather-protected port facilities; excellent transport links into Europe and Africa; British-European business hub with state-of-the-art, resilient fibre-optic communications and first-class business amenities.

Society: Mixed cultures; pleasant, high quality of life; increasing luxury and affordable residential and commercial developments; one of the safest, family-orientated places worldwide.

Economic State:Robust, vibrant economy; GDP £954 million (+6.5% from previous year). For further reference, please find a copy of the InvestGibraltar Office’s State of the Economy presentation at the end of the Downloads section.

Legal System: Modelled on the British Legal system; well regulated jurisdiction.

Main Economic Sectors: Financial Services & E-Commerce, Communications & E-Gaming, Tourism & Transport, Maritime Services .

Tourism: 11.5 million visitors yearly; holiday hot spot; pleasant year-round climate; wide variety of sporting, cultural and entertainment facilities; ideal place for those interested in ecotourism, historical sightseeing, leisure pursuits or duty free shopping; the Rock has something for everyone.

Shipping: Gibraltar is a bunkering giant; high quality maritime services; excellent facilities; secure port; adjacent to two major shipping lanes; booming cruise destination; White List Registrar of vessels.

Time zone: GMT +1