Gibraltar retail is entering the real post-Treaty trading environment. GFSB Chairperson Owen Smith argues that faster support, better infrastructure and a stronger collective business voice are now needed.

Gibraltar’s first detailed Treaty relief scheme is now in place, but businesses are still waiting for the full picture on wider modernisation support.

Europe’s SMEs are calling for growth, investment and proportionate regulation. We look at the lessons from SME2B Business Forum Europe for Gibraltar businesses.

Could Gibraltar be missing a golden opportunity? GFSB Board Director Brian Ross believes the answer is yes. In this thought-provoking opinion piece, he argues that Gibraltar should consider a residency route for financially self-sufficient individuals, attracting experienced people with the wealth, expertise and international networks to strengthen our economy. Could this be the next step in keeping Gibraltar competitive?

At the GFSB, we believe membership should deliver real value. That means more than simply representing businesses around the table. It means creating opportunities to learn, connect and grow. Since September 2025, we've delivered 34 events attended by 1,329 members and guests, with the vast majority offered free of charge as part of GFSB membership. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, grow your network or stay ahead of the issues shaping Gibraltar's business landscape, our events are designed to make doing business that little bit easier.

Over the past few weeks, Gibraltar businesses have received a steady flow of Treaty-related information. This has included technical customs guidance, FAQs, Town Hall meetings, residency proposals and updates on customs procedures. Taken together, these have helped businesses build a clearer understanding of how the new arrangements will work, and that progress is widely recognised.  Whilst uncertainty and concerns remain the effort being made by political and civil Government is clear.  As implementation approaches, our attention is increasingly turning to another aspect of the transition: how businesses will manage the associated costs.

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.

Recently-announced plans to beautify Main Street, redevelop Casemates Square and upgrade Chatham Counterguard represent the most significant investment in Gibraltar’s commercial heart for years. We've been promised better lighting, landscaping, new street furniture and more consistent shopfronts. On the surface, these are physical improvements. In reality, they send a much bigger signal.

The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB) has provided feedback on early ideas for regenerating three key economic areas: Casemates Square, Chatham Counterguard and Main Street. There is currently no fixed brief or defined scope, so this round of consultation is specifically intended to gather feedback that will help shape the project from the outset.

Members have brought to the GFSB Board’s attention that, as of 1 August 2025, the fees for listing hearings in the Supreme Court have risen very substantially. Under the previous regime, small claims were subject to a graduated scale, with listing fees ranging from £25 up to a maximum of £335.