Over the last 48 hrs many members have been contacting the GFSB and asking us whether or not they need to obtain an EORI number if they import goods - and if so, how to go about obtaining one. The issue is causing concern and worry amongst members who are unsure whether or not they have to go through this process - and what the consequences might be if they pursue it - or don’t. Here’s what we know.

The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB) notes the Government’s press release of 23rd March regarding the forthcoming transaction tax and the messaging surrounding its implementation.

From Brexit pressure to practical support, GFSB Chair Owen Smith’s AGM address reflects a year of delivery, challenge and sharp advocacy. With treaty implementation looming, he sets out where the GFSB is stepping in, where gaps remain, and what comes next. It’s a clear message: the work continues, and member voices are more important than ever.

The Chief Minister told the Gibraltar Law Council that the 10 April target for the provisional application of the UK–EU treaty is “very likely” to be missed. In other words, the date that has dominated political and media discussion for months may come and go without the new Schengen‑style regime at the airport and port, and without the physical frontier at La Línea being dismantled under a ratified agreement.

Did you know that the quality of your sleep directly influences your energy levels, brain function, decision-making, and ability to manage stress? Poor sleep habits, such as irregular bedtimes, late-night screen use, or high stress levels, can lead to fatigue, brain fog, reduced productivity, and difficulty concentrating. On the other hand, consistent, restorative sleep improves focus, emotional resilience, and overall wellbeing.

Last week, as part of Sleep Awareness Month, the GFSB hosted its latest Health and Wellbeing session, bringing members together to explore one of the most overlooked drivers of performance: sleep. The workshop, Optimising Sleep for Health and Workplace Performance, offered practical, evidence-based insights into how sleep impacts energy, focus and long-term wellbeing.

We recently hosted our first Cross-Border Business Networking Event, bringing together businesses from Gibraltar and La Línea de la Concepción to explore new opportunities ahead of the treaty’s implementation. Delivered in partnership with World Trade Center Gibraltar and Saccone and Speed, the event created a valuable space for connection, conversation and practical collaboration between the two business communities.

Did you know that the quality of your sleep directly influences your energy levels, brain function, decision-making, and ability to manage stress? Poor sleep habits, such as irregular bedtimes, late-night screen use, or high stress levels, can lead to fatigue, brain fog, reduced productivity, and difficulty concentrating.

What could the Gibraltar–EU Treaty really mean for property? In this detailed piece, James Barton shares AI-led insights that point to a more measured recovery, not a sudden boom. The takeaway: residential may lead, commercial follows more selectively, and everything depends on how well the treaty is implemented.

The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB) will host its first Cross-Border Business Networking Event on Tuesday 17 March 2026, bringing together businesses from Gibraltar and neighbouring La Línea de la Concepción. The members-only event is supported by World Trade Center Gibraltar and Saccone & Speed and aims to strengthen commercial relationships as the border environment evolves and the UK–EU Gibraltar Treaty arrangements approach implementation.