The GFSB has reacted to yesterday's headline-making power cut that affected members across all sectors. Speaking to The Gibraltar Chronicle, Owen Smith, Chairman of the Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses, said that power cuts have “a huge impact” on businesses, particularly small ones where not everyone can afford a generator.

The Gibraltar Government has confirmed that the inaugural Gibraltar Business Conference will take place in London on Tuesday 21 October 2025, forming part of Gibraltar Day in London week.

The OFT has published its 2024/25 Annual Report, and it makes for very interesting reading. Covering everything from business licence trends to AML enforcement and digital reform, it gives a snapshot of how Gibraltar’s regulatory environment is evolving. Here’s our summary of its key points.

The GFSB has noted the recent announcement of a 5% increase in the minimum and maximum social insurance contributions payable by employers, employees and self-employed individuals.

New week, new regulations! From 1 July 2025, new rules for short-term lets in Gibraltar come into effect. Part 2 of the Register of Property Occupation Act kicks in, creating a clearer, fairer system for landlords, agents and guests.

With a return to surplus and no major tax hikes, the CM has presented a Budget that he says is focused on long-term stability. But Treaty-linked changes and rising wage costs mean businesses should stay alert.

Gibraltar’s Enterprise Scheme just got a major update. Minister for Business Gemma Arias-Vasquez has confirmed that applications will now be accepted all year round. According to a Government press release, it's a big shift aimed at giving small business owners more flexibility when seeking funding.

The UK and EU today announced a political agreement on Gibraltar’s future relationship with the European Union. After years of negotiations, the agreement marks a significant breakthrough, but it’s not a treaty, and for businesses, the details that matter most are still to come.

The European Commission has once again proposed removing Gibraltar from its list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorism financing — a long-awaited recognition of the Rock’s progress in strengthening its financial oversight.

For the third year running, OTWO Magazine, in partnership with the Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB), hosted its annual Shop Window Competition to mark World Environment Day. This year’s theme, #BeatPlasticPollution, invited local businesses to get involved by decorating their shop windows with sustainability in mind. This year’s finalists were: ISOLAS, Marble Arc, and […]