If you are a business based in Spain or elsewhere, and you have been operating in Gibraltar, or are considering doing so, the Government of Gibraltar has recently published new rules setting out what is required of overseas businesses that want…
Gibraltar’s Next Chapter: Connectivity, Tourism and a Changing Airport
The opening of the Gibraltar-Spain border on the 15th July was a moment that many here had waited years to see. But beyond the border coming down, the practical consequences are only beginning to unfold, and one of the most significant…
A New Chapter for Gibraltar and Spain: The Border Comes Down
At midnight on 15th July 2026, the fence that had stood for 118 years was officially brought down. Crowds gathered on both sides, and hundreds crossed freely between Gibraltar and Spain for the first time in over a century. It was,…
Gibraltar’s Residency Regulations 2026: The New Legal Framework
The Residency Regulations 2026 came into force on 14th July 2026, giving legal effect to the new framework for residence in Gibraltar that the Government first set out in its policy paper earlier this summer. When we covered that policy paper…
ABACAST: Episode 11 – Grahame Jackson on Tax & Finance
Grahame Jackson on Tax & Finance In this episode of ABACAST, we welcome Grahame Jackson, Partner and Head of Tax at Hassans, for an insightful discussion on the evolution of Gibraltar’s tax and financial services landscape. Drawing on more than 20…
Inside the Gibraltar Finance Centre’s Briefing on Fund Tokenisation
The Gibraltar Finance Centre recently hosted an industry briefing on the future of fund tokenisation, bringing together professionals from across the funds, investment, and digital assets sectors. The session focused on the implications of the Protected Cell Companies (Amendment) Bill 2026,…
Master-Feeder Funds: One Strategy, Different Entry Points
By Priya Vaswani – Associate Director at Abacus Financial Services At first glance, a master-feeder structure can sound technical. In practice, it is a straightforward way of allowing different investor groups to access the same underlying strategy. A simple structure with…
Category 2 Status in Gibraltar: Government Announces Changes
Just a few hours after announcing the new Residence Criteria Framework, the Government has turned its attention to the Category 2 regime, raising both the minimum net wealth requirement and the application fee for new applicants. What follows is a closer…
New Gibraltar Residency Framework Confirmed 2026
What Gibraltar’s New Residence Criteria Framework Means for You The Government has published a new framework setting out exactly who qualifies for residency in Gibraltar, and on what basis. The new Residence Criteria framework, announced this week, is designed to ensure…
ABACAST: Episode 10 – From Dance to Business Development | Heather Edwards
From Dance to Business Development | Heather Edwards In this episode of Abacast, we sat down with Heather Edwards to discuss her inspiring journey from studying dance to building a successful career in business development at ABACUS. Heather shares how stepping…
