FUNDS HUB

Why Gibraltar for Funds?

Pro-Business Regulatory Environment:

Gibraltar's financial regulatory framework is one of the most flexible and forward-thinking in Europe. The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) provides a robust yet business-friendly environment, ensuring that funds can operate with confidence while remaining fully compliant.

Tax Efficiency:

Gibraltar offers a highly favorable tax regime, including no capital gains tax, inheritance tax, or VAT. For fund managers, this means an optimal environment to maximize returns while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Easy and quick launch process:

Experienced Investor Fund can take advantage of a post-launch regulation application process.

Convenient location:

Gibraltar is easily accessed from the UK and mainland Europe and time-zoned to work with both Asia and the Americas.

Transparency and compliant:

Gibraltar is a member of the FATF and has implemented international compliance and transparency requirements including FATCA/CRS, UBO register and crypto travel-rule.

Expertise in Niche Markets:

Gibraltar is a leader in niche financial markets such as cryptocurrency, digital assets, private equity, and venture capital. Funds domiciled in Gibraltar benefit from cutting-edge regulatory clarity and professional expertise in these sectors.

Gibraltar has positioned itself as a premier jurisdiction for fund domicile and management, offering a favourable regulatory environment, a robust legal framework, and a strategic location. Whether you're an established fund looking to expand or a new investor exploring opportunities in Gibraltar, our Funds Hub will guide you through the key advantages and resources available.

Navigating Gibraltar’s Funds Landscape

  • Gibraltar supports a variety of fund structures that cater to different investor needs and market sectors. The most common types include:

     

    1. Experienced Investor Funds (EIFs)

     

    2. Private Funds

     

    3. UCITS Funds

     

    4. Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

  • Gibraltar offers a variety of structures to accommodate investor preferences and regulatory needs including:

     

    1. Limited companies: These are the most common type of fund structure in Gibraltar, offering limited liability and a familiar legal framework for investors.

    2. Protected cell companies: PCCs allow for the segregation of assets and liabilities into separate cells within a single legal entity, providing risk management benefits and operational efficiencies.

    3. Limited Partnerships: LPs offer flexibility in terms of profit sharing and management structures, making them attractive for private equity and venture capital funds.

    4. Protected cell limited partnerships: PCLPs combine the features of PCCs and LPs, offering both segregation of assets and liabilities and partnership flexibility.

    5. Unit trust: Unit trusts are a popular choice for retail funds, offering investors a proportionate share of the fund's assets and income.

     

  • Setting up a fund in Gibraltar is a streamlined process thanks to the jurisdiction’s efficient regulatory environment. Below are the key steps:

     

    1. Choose a Fund Type* Decide on the fund structure that best suits your needs.

      

    2. Appoint Service Providers: Select experienced fund administrators, legal advisors, auditors, and custodians. Gibraltar has a wealth of professional services firms with expertise in fund administration. [Link to Member Directory]

     

    3. Submit Documentation: Depending on the type of fund, submit the necessary documentation to the GFSC or directly to the fund’s board (for EIFs).

     

    4. Approval and Launch: For most fund structures, including EIFs, the approval process is quick, and the fund can begin operations shortly after.

     

    5. Ongoing Compliance: Maintain regulatory compliance through regular reporting, audits, and governance practices as required by Gibraltar law.