Income Tax in Gibraltar
In June 2007 the Gibraltar Government announced a new budget in which it was announced that a number of changes that would affect the individual income tax in Gibraltar as detailed below.
Be aware that Gibraltar is duty free NOT income tax free!
It is important to note that if you work in Gibraltar but live in Spain then you must pay income tax in Gibraltar.
We can arrange a free consultation with a local tax advisor to clarify your best choice once you are here, so please contact Ian Hancock on Ian@recruitgibraltar.com or call 00350 20077900 if you like this to be arranged for you.
New Gross Income Based System
Every taxpayer may choose between the normal income tax system in Gibraltar and this new Gross Income Based system and pay under whichever results in the lower tax.
Gross Income Based system has no allowances and tax rates of :-
20% on first £25,000 income
30% on next £75,000
40% above £100,000
| Gross pay per year | Net pay per month (take home) |
| £18,000 | £1200 (You will need to subtract Social Security in addition) |
| £20,000 | £1334 (You will need to subtract Social Security in addition) |
| £25,000 | £1667 (You will need to subtract Social Security in addition) |
| £30,000 | £1958 (You will need to subtract Social Security in addition) |
| £40,000 | £2542 (You will need to subtract Social Security in addition) |
| £50,000 | £3125 (You will need to subtract Social Security in addition) |
| £60,000 | £3708 (You will need to subtract Social Security in addition) |
| £70,000 | £4291 (You will need to subtract Social Security in addition) |
We accept no responsibility for the accuracy of this information and suggest you get professional advice for an exact calculation.
(6,500 local taxpayers will be significantly better off under this new system).
Rules relating to the Gross Income Based system will prevent one family member benefiting from the new system and another getting the benefits of the allowances (e.g. mortgage interest etc) under the other system.
Under this GIB System No taxpayer with income below £25,000 per annum will pay more than 20% tax. NO taxpayer with income below £50,000 per annum will pay more than 25% tax.
Changes to Existing Personal Tax System
Top Rate reduced from 42% to 40 % .
Standard Rate (30%) band widened by £3,000, to £16,000. (7,000 taxpayers)
Income Band, G£ |
Tax Rate, % |
0 - 7,000 |
0 |
7,001 - 16,000 |
30 |
16,001 upwards |
40 |
Existing Low Income Tax Credit of £275 per annum for those who earn less than £8,000 per annum is increased to £595 per annum and will now be paid through the PAYE Code.
No person earning less than £7,000 per annum will pay any tax.
Low Income Tax Credit extended to those who earn between £8,000 and £19,500. In combination with widening the Standard Rate band, all these taxpayers (13,300) will receive a benefit of at least £300 per annum, mostly through PAYE Code.
We strongly recommend that you visit the Gibraltar goverment website for specific infomration and a tax calculator - http://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/
New ‘High Executive Possessing Specialist Skills’ (‘HEPPS’) Status
New ‘HEPPS’ status created.
For specialist skills of exceptional economic value to Gibraltar, earning more than £100,000 per annum.
Taxation limited to first £100,000. Payable under normal dual choice system.
All existing Category 3 holders who earn more than £100,000 per annum may migrate to HEPPS status.
New status not time limited. Same property requirements as Cat 3. 3-year non- residence requirement for new entrants.
Category 4 Status
Category 4 status abolished for new entrants.
Existing holders can keep it until expiry of current certificate or 30 June, whichever later.
With effect from 1 July 2007 tax payable increased from £5,000 per annum to £7,500 per annum
Category 3 Status
Category 3 status abolished for new entrants.
Existing holders can keep it until end of current certificate or 30 June 2009, whichever later.
With effect from 1 July 2007 tax payable rises from £10,000 per annum to £15,000 per annum.
HNWI’s and Category 2 Status
Status remains. But with effect from 1 July 2007 minimum tax payable increased from £14,000 to £18,000 per annum and taxable income level increased from £50,000 to £60,000.
Corporate Tax
Corporate tax rates will reduce as follows:
Year of assessment 07/08, by 2% from 35% to 33%
Year of assessment 08/09, by 3% from 33% to 30%
Year of assessment 09/10, by 3% from 30% to 27%
The new low flat rate is anticipated to come into effect in 2010
We strongly recommend that you visit the Gibraltar goverment website for specific infomration and a tax calculator - http://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/
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