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Labor Laws in Gibraltar

  • Annual Leave: 20 days
  • Maternity Leave: 20 weeks
  • Public Holidays: 12
  • Workweek:40 hours per week.

Income Tax in Gibraltar

Income Tax in Gibraltar is progressive with rates ranging from 0 - 30%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Gibraltar

The standard VAT rate is 15%.

Social Security in Gibraltar

Social insurance contributions are payable by every employee or self-employed person in any week in which they work.

 

  • Employees' contributions are calculated as 10% of gross earnings, subject to a minimum of GBP 13.00 per week (GBP 56.34 per month) and a maximum of GBP 37.00 per week (GBP 160.33 per month).
  • Employer's contributions are calculated as 18% of gross earnings, subject to a minimum of GBP 29.00 per week (GBP 125.67 per month) and a maximum of GBP 51.00 per week (GBP 221.00 per month).

Self-employed contributions are calculated as 18% of gross earnings, subject to a minimum of GBP 29.00 per week (GBP 125.67 per month) and a maximum of GBP 51.00 per week (GBP 221.00 per month).

Work Visas Gibraltar

Here is the selection of work visas available for foreigners to work in Gibraltar:

Work Permits

  • Non-EU and Non-EEA Nationals: Must obtain a work permit from the Employment Training Board (ETB) before starting employment.
  • The employer must first submit proof of not being able to find another resident or EU citizen to hire for that position. EU and EEA Nationals: Do not require a work permit to work in Gibraltar. They can live and work without any additional documentation.
  • Duration: Work permits are usually issued for a fixed period not exceeding 12 months, but can be renewed.

Residence Permits

  • EU Citizens: Awarded a six-month residence permit on entry, which can be extended to a five-year residence permit if they find work or start a business.
  • Non-EU Citizens: Must apply for a residence permit, even if they already have residency in another EU state. The permit is normally issued for one year and can be renewed annually.
  • Spouses and Dependents: Non-EU nationals with a work permit must apply for residency in their own right. Spouses and dependents of non-EU nationals with a work permit are not automatically entitled to reside in Gibraltar and must apply separately.

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