Young Enterprise Gibraltar kicked off its 2025 Company Programme, where students launch and run real businesses. GFSB Board members attended the event, meeting young entrepreneurs who will develop products and services over the coming months in the hopes of winning the final on 21st May.

The EU mandates a minimum VAT rate of 15%, but there is no maximum. While Gibraltar has ruled out introducing VAT, the Government is considering either a sales tax or a transaction tax as part of a potential agreement with the EU. Both would have different impacts on businesses and consumers.

This week, Women in Enterprise (WIE) hosted its bi-monthly breakfast at ISOLAS, bringing together local professionals for an open and honest discussion about managing parenthood and maternity leave while working. The event was led by GFSB Board Member Michaela Rees, who ensured it was a safe, welcoming space for everyone to share their thoughts and experiences.

For decades, our economy has thrived as a bastion of Britishness and British goods are at the heart of what makes Gibraltar unique. But could aligning with EU regulations including tariffs on UK imports mean it's time to wave adios to British goods?

This week, the GFSB participated in two important meetings on key Brexit-related developments. These sessions reflect the GFSB’s ongoing work to keep members informed and ensure their voices are heard.

Dear Members, Happy New Year! I hope you had a relaxing Christmas vacation period, and that you’ve had a great start to 2025. As we step into this new year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the achievements of 2024 and share what lies ahead for the GFSB.

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has relocated to newly refurbished premises in the same building, offering upgraded facilities to enhance its services to Gibraltar’s businesses and consumers.

The Ministry of Equality has launched its 2025 cycle of the Women’s Mentorship Programme, continuing its mission to support professional development and gender equality in the workplace. This initiative, supported by the GFSB’s Women in Enterprise (WIE), builds on its work since 2018, has benefited over 200 participants and tackled the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles across in Gibraltar.

We’ve been given further insight into what post-Treaty taxation could look like. Speaking with GBC’s Jonathan Scott, the Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo shared potential changes to Gibraltar’s taxation model, including the introduction of a sales tax. Here's what we know...

In his annual New Year Message, the Chief Minister has outlined what we can expect over the next 12 months. As well as plans for a new reclamation project, Mr Picardo gave updates on treaty negotiations, digital initiatives, housing plans and a potential new sales tax... Here are our key takeouts...