Gibraltar Types of Entities


Gibraltar Non-Resident Company
Private Company Limited by Shares
Company Limited by Guarantee
The Gibraltar Tax Exempt Company
The Gibraltar 1992 Company
Public Company Limited by Shares
Branch of Overseas Company
The Qualifying Company
Protected Cell Company
Insurance companies
General Partnership
Limited Partnership
Investment Funds
Foundations


GIBRALTAR COMPANIES LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Confidentiality
Companies limited by Guarantee (foundations) allow for confidentiality without the need for bearer shares. Bearers shares are not allowed in all jurisdiction and can cause administrative difficulties. In a foundation the non-shareholder members still gets his membership certificate if he wants it, but if it is lost or stolen, his membership is unaffected.
Main Characteristics of Gibraltar Private Company Limited by Guarantee:
  • A guarantee company does not have a share capital;
  • A guarantee company has Members;
  • Members are guarantors instead of Shareholders;
  • A guarantee company can hold property;
  • A guarantee company can borrow money in its own name;
  • Guarantee companies are required to have a secretary;
  • Secretary usually described as the senior administrator;
  • This person may also be a member or director, but need not be;
  • Company should have at least 1 Member;
  • The company is required to have a registered office in the Gibraltar;
  • The names and address of Members are not available to the public.