Moving to Gibraltar: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Gibraltar: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 5 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Gibraltar the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 25% and companies pay 15% corporate tax. Newcomers may use a special regime (5%): Category 2 HNWI: personal tax capped (max GBP 42,380/yr).
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Gibraltar from arrival once you take up residence (Category 2 status: approved home in Gibraltar, no day test (tax only on first £118k)). The typical route is Category 2 HNWI residence: Net worth ≥£2m, approved exclusive Gibraltar residence, health insurance, clean record; no local work There are 5 open residence programmes in Gibraltar — see the list below.
Living there
Gibraltar has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with winter highs around 16.4 °C and summer highs around 28.5 °C. The economy grew +2.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2% for 2026. Its passport opens about 162 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure (UK territory).
Key facts
| Top income tax | 25% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 25% |
| Corporate tax | 15% |
| Special regime for newcomers | 5% — Category 2 HNWI: personal tax capped (max GBP 42,380/yr). |
| Résidence fiscale | dès l'arrivée — Category 2 status: approved home in Gibraltar, no day test (tax only on first £118k) |
| Voie de résidence typique | Category 2 HNWI residence — Net worth ≥£2m, approved exclusive Gibraltar residence, health insurance, clean record; no local work |
| Passeport | sans visa ou visa à l'arrivée dans 162 pays |
| Economic growth | +2.5% (2025), forecast 2% (2026) |
| Type de climat | hot-summer Mediterranean · 16.4° / 28.5° (Gibraltar) |
| Guerre & conflits | none — No conflict exposure (UK territory) |
| Tous les risques naturels | 3.3/10 |
| Solidité bancaire | 7.5/10 · NR |
| Protection de la propriété | 8/10 |
| Logements chauds en hiver | 6.5/10 |
Residence programmes in Gibraltar
- Category 2 Individual (High Net Worth) status — specialTax · open · 2026-10
- High Executive Possessing Specialist Skills (HEPSS) — Revenu / an CHF 171'200 · open · 2026-10
- Employment / work permit with residence permit — employment · open · 2026-10
- Permit of residence – self-sufficient persons / own business — independentMeans · open · 2026-10
- Family member residence (dependants of residents/British citizens) — family · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Gibraltar to become tax resident?
dès l'arrivée. Category 2 status: approved home in Gibraltar, no day test (tax only on first £118k) Cat 2 needs £2m net worth; ordinary: 183 days/yr or >300 over 3 yrs; HEPSS for high earners
How much tax will I pay in Gibraltar?
In Gibraltar the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 25% and companies pay 15% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Gibraltar offer?
Category 2 Individual (High Net Worth) status; High Executive Possessing Specialist Skills (HEPSS); Employment / work permit with residence permit; Permit of residence – self-sufficient persons / own business; Family member residence (dependants of residents/British citizens)
What is the usual way to move to Gibraltar?
Category 2 HNWI residence. Net worth ≥£2m, approved exclusive Gibraltar residence, health insurance, clean record; no local work
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