High Executive Possessing Specialist Skills (HEPSS)
High Executive Possessing Specialist Skills (HEPSS) is a residence route in Gibraltar (وضع ضريبي خاص). Employment in Gibraltar requiring specialist skills unavailable locally; earnings above ~£160,000; approved accommodation; not resident in prior 3 yrs. Certificate from Gibraltar Finance; non-EU nationals also need work + residence permit.
Special tax regimes for new residents →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 171'200. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Assessable income capped at £160,000 → tax ~£39,940/yr; income above cap untaxed
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| الفئة | وضع ضريبي خاص |
|---|---|
| الاستثمار | — |
| الرسوم (الأسرة) | — |
| الدخل / سنة | CHF 171'200 |
| الأصول | — |
| الحد الأدنى للإقامة | 0 |
| إقامة دائمة | 5 |
| الجنسية | — |
| العمل | yes |
| الأهلية | senior executives with specialist skills hired by Gibraltar employer |
| الضريبة | Assessable income capped at £160,000 → tax ~£39,940/yr; income above cap untaxed |
| بتاريخ | 2026-10 |
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