The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB) is proud to announce three key strategic partnerships with Gibtelecom, justbank, and TTMS. These collaborations mark a significant step forward in the GFSB’s mission to enhance support for Gibraltar’s business community.

The GFSB officially launched its refurbished premises last night, unveiling a refreshed space designed to better serve Gibraltar’s business community. Held at our 122 Irish Town HQ, the event brought together members, GFSB Board Members and government officials to celebrate the upgrades and new strategic partnerships that helped make them possible.

The Government of Gibraltar’s Procurement Office has launched a revamped website designed to streamline public procurement processes and improve accessibility for businesses bidding for government contracts.

The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses is inviting members to step forward and join its Board of Directors. This is a chance to shape policies, advocate for local businesses, and help drive Gibraltar’s small business community forward.

British Airways Holidays has named Gibraltar one of its eight ‘rising star’ destinations for 2025. The designation is based on a notable increase in holiday package searches on ba.com during January. The annual Travel Trends Report tracks search data to predict popular destinations for the year ahead.

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has been seen carrying out checks at the border to ensure Spanish businesses entering Gibraltar have the correct licences and registrations. As reported by GBC, this marks a visible step towards enforcement following ongoing concerns from local businesses about unregulated competition.

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.

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.