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AZJ Legal provides legal services across Gibraltar corporate, commercial, and regulatory law, advising clients with existing interests or new structures in the jurisdiction. We regularly support clients on Gibraltar company formation, governance frameworks, shareholder agreements, and corporate filings, with particular experience in the use of Gibraltar entities within broader cross-border or tax-efficient structures.
AZJ Legal has deep expertise in Gibraltar’s financial services regime, advising on fund formation, regulatory classification, and ongoing compliance matters. We are well-versed in the use of nominee and trustee arrangements, and frequently works with local corporate service providers, fiduciaries, and regulated entities to deliver coordinated legal solutions.
AZJ Legal acts for both international clients establishing a presence in Gibraltar and Gibraltar-based businesses expanding into the UK or seeking ongoing cross-border legal support. We offer strategic guidance on structuring, licensing, and compliance matters in a way that reflects Gibraltar’s distinct but internationally aligned legal framework.
With dual-qualified lawyers and an established presence in both London and Gibraltar, AZJ Legal is uniquely positioned to deliver seamless, integrated advice across the two jurisdictions, offering clients jurisdictional clarity, confidentiality, and operational continuity.
Gibraltar offers a stable, common law-based legal system, efficient tax regime, and well-established financial services infrastructure. Its alignment with UK legal principles, combined with distinct regulatory and tax advantages, makes it attractive for private clients, family offices, and investment firms seeking a compliant but flexible jurisdiction for cross-border structures.
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and follows a legal system based on English common law. It shares strong regulatory and constitutional ties with the United Kingdom. Gibraltar-registered companies and licensed entities often benefit from legal and commercial recognition in the UK, and AZJ Legal is uniquely positioned to advise clients on both jurisdictions in an integrated manner.
Gibraltar has built a reputation as a well-regulated finance centre, particularly in insurance, funds, and distributed ledger technology. The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) supervises the jurisdiction under a principles-based regime that offers regulatory clarity while maintaining commercial flexibility. AZJ Legal advises on licensing, compliance, and structuring under this framework.
AZJ Legal advises on the formation of Gibraltar companies and the establishment of governance frameworks suited to cross-border holding vehicles, family investment structures, and commercial operations. We draft bespoke constitutional documents, shareholder agreements, and corporate governance policies, and liaise with local providers to complete filings and compliance formalities.
Yes. AZJ Legal frequently advises on nominee shareholding structures and trustee arrangements in Gibraltar, often for privacy, asset protection, or succession planning purposes. We ensure these arrangements are legally sound, tax-compliant, and integrated with the client’s broader corporate or wealth structuring goals.
Following Brexit, Gibraltar is no longer part of the EU; however, it continues to seek a close and cooperative relationship with the EU through a proposed treaty involving the UK and Spain. AZJ Legal monitors these developments closely to keep clients informed and structurally prepared.
The treaty is expected to facilitate a more frictionless border with Spain, which would enhance the attractiveness of Gibraltar as a regional base for cross-border business and commuting workforces. AZJ Legal advises clients on the potential implications for structuring, licensing, and business planning in anticipation of the treaty’s implementation.
Yes. Gibraltar remains a competitive jurisdiction for establishing Experienced Investor Funds (EIFs), unregulated private funds, and distributed ledger technology (DLT) businesses. AZJ Legal advises on fund structuring, authorisation (where required), and compliance, and works closely with local service providers to facilitate launches in a time- and cost-efficient manner.
With dual-qualified lawyers and offices in both London and Gibraltar, AZJ Legal provides seamless legal advice across both jurisdictions. We frequently act for clients with parallel UK–Gibraltar structures or operations, delivering integrated legal solutions that consider tax, regulatory, and practical execution risks across borders.
Gibraltar structures are commonly used by family offices, private clients, investment firms, and asset managers seeking confidentiality, tax efficiency, or geographic proximity to Europe. AZJ Legal advises both international clients establishing a presence in Gibraltar and Gibraltar-based entities expanding into the UK or beyond.