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Gibraltar: laws & official sources

Find the legislation, courts and regulatory materials used in our local legal guides.

This index brings together selected sources used in the Gibraltar guides. Some links lead to an individual law; others lead to an official collection, court or regulator. It is a research starting point, not an exhaustive or certified consolidation of every applicable rule.

Read the operative text with amendments, commencement, territorial application and authoritative language in view. A current website or search result does not itself establish that an older downloaded document remains the correct version.

Legislation, courts & regulators

Arbitration Act

Local arbitration agreements, court support and award provisions.

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Companies Act 2014

Corporate formation, administration and filings in Gibraltar.

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Competition Act 2020

Competition agreements, dominance and merger regulation.

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Crimes Act 2011

Current criminal offences legislation, with version and amendment history.

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Employment Act

Employment conditions and associated local regulations.

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Gibraltar Courts Service — court fees rules

Official rules identify family and probate applications, including grants and resealing.

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Government of Gibraltar — civilian registration application

Official application identifies evidence for immigration status, employment and civilian registration.

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Government of Gibraltar — Procurement Office

Government procurement administration and official tender notices.

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Government of Gibraltar — sanctions information

Sanctions Act 2019 framework, reporting and sanctions compliance resources.

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Government of Gibraltar — Town Planning

Planning permission, development control and separate building regulation requirements.

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GRA — data protection guidance and 2026 legislative notice

Explains Gibraltar GDPR, the Data Protection Act and July 2026 changes.

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Income Tax Office

Official tax administration, returns and income-tax guidance.

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Insolvency Act 2011

Local insolvency procedures and associated cross-border regulations.

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Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) Act 2005

Local copyright and related rights framework and amendments.

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Landlord and Tenant Act

Different parts address residential and business premises and associated remedies.

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Office of Fair Trading — business licensing

Explains Fair Trading Act 2023 licensing, exemptions and premises-specific requirements.

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Port Rules

Local port operations rules and amendments.

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UK–EU Agreement in respect of Gibraltar — official collection

Treaty signed in July 2026; implementation must be checked against operative arrangements.

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