After almost eighteen months of living through a global pandemic and a huge slump in economic growth, we seem to be seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. One unforeseen consequence of all the lockdowns is that as individuals,…
Welcome to the Abacus team – Philip Pedersen
Philip has recently graduated from Liverpool John Moores University in accounting and finance; and has known since his early teens that he would pursue a career in the financial sector. He prides himself on being an energetic and innovative employee who…
Call to action: Gibraltar Employer Pensions
At Abacus, we have over 40 years’ experience in assisting clients with their financial arrangements in Gibraltar, meaning that we can assist you on your best possible options. We can also inform on the latest amendments to the ‘Private Sector Pensions…
Where do you stand with taxation in Spain?
An agreement has been reached by the authorities in the UK, Gibraltar and Spain to increase tax transparency and eliminate discrepancies due to being deemed resident in both jurisdictions. This is one of the issues that has come to light and…
Relocation to Gibraltar: The what’s, why’s and how’s
The first question you need to ask yourself is; what are you aiming to achieve? Is it Gibraltar’s relaxed pace of life mixed with sunshine and strong family values that appeals to you most? Or the low taxation benefits on your…
What is Category 2 Residence in Gibraltar?
Category 2 is a tax regime in Gibraltar for high net worth individuals who have net assets of £2 Million or more. It allows individuals to become resident of Gibraltar but there is no minimum days required for the regime. However,…
Sponsored Walk – Great Migration for Whale and Dolphin Conservation
It’s day 115 of the Great Migration for Whale and Dolphin Conservation. Today’s walk is sponsored by Abacus Financial Services who have pledged a generous donation to mark my 800th mile. Abacus is a leading provider of wealth management services and…
COVID-Free…and long may it continue!
You will likely never get to read this anywhere except here because Gibraltar is so small that it barely makes the news even when something really big happens here but….(drum roll)….Gibraltar is the first country in the world to have its…
STOP: DON’T move to the UK without reading this
Or: the benefits of an Excluded Property Trust (EPT) If you’re one of many Hong Kong-based people who are thinking about moving to the UK under the new visa available from January this year, you really need to stop to think…
Spain – Gibraltar Tax Treaty
In March 2019 Spain and the UK, acting on behalf of Gibraltar, agreed the text of a tax treaty (‘the Treaty’) to resolve issues regarding the tax residence of both individuals and companies and to improve cooperation and exchange of information…
