Gibraltar Country Summary
Medium-High Risk
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Lower Concern
FATF AML Deficient List
Higher Concern
Terrorism
Medium Concern
Corruption
Medium Concern
US State ML Assessment
Medium Concern
Criminal Markets (GI Index)
Medium Concern
EU Tax Blacklist
Lower Concern
Offshore Finance Center
Higher Concern
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Anti Money Laundering
FATF Status
Gibraltar is no longer on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies
Compliance with FATF Recommendations
The last follow-up Mutual Evaluation Report relating to the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards in Gibraltar was undertaken in May 2024. According to that Evaluation, Gibraltar was deemed Compliant for 22 and Largely Compliant for 18 of the FATF 40 Recommendations. It remains Highly Effective for 0 and Substantially Effective for 1 of the Effectiveness ratings.
Sanctions
There are currently no international sanctions in force against Gibraltar.
Criminality
Rating |
0 (bad) - 100 (good) |
|---|---|
| Transparency International Corruption Index | NA |
| World Bank: Control of Corruption Percentile Rank | NA |
Gibraltar maintains a relatively low level of crime and corruption, contributing to a stable environment for residents and businesses. The region demonstrates resilience to crime, supported by effective law enforcement and community engagement initiatives.
Economy
Gibraltar's economy is primarily fueled by financial services, e-gaming, tourism, and shipping, with a strong emphasis on duty-free retail sales. The territory enjoys one of the lowest unemployment rates globally, supported by a diverse labor force that includes many workers from Spain and other regions. With a competitive corporate tax rate of 10% and a stable regulatory environment, Gibraltar has positioned itself as an attractive destination for international businesses, particularly in the financial and e-gaming sectors, despite the uncertainties stemming from Brexit.
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