Commerce
The Department of Trade
& Industry deals with general commercial and economic development
in Gibraltar. This includes the attraction of inward investment
and the assistance of locally established businesses through the
simplification of processes and the
It houses the EU Funds
Secretariat, which is responsible for the promotion and administration
of the EU funds from which Gibraltar benefits. Among the schemes
administered by the EU Secretariat, there are those geared towards
providing assistance to small and medium sized enterprises; particularly
in the innovation area of economic activity.
Contact
details:
EU Secretariat
Department of Trade & Industry
Suite 631, Europort
Gibraltar
Tel: +350 73255
Fax: +350 71406
Email: dtibusines@dtti.gov.gi
The InvestGibraltar Office has also made the Department of Trade
& Industry its home. InvestGibraltar has been strategically
set up to become the frontline Office acting as a bridge between
the private and public sector. It is moreover a proactive Office
that will provide business-related advice and support to registered
businesses as well as aid those that aspire to start up, diversify
or expand an enterprise in Gibraltar.
InvestGibraltar’s
remit is as follows:
• Packaging and
promoting Gibraltar’s main investment opportunities under
one banner
• Assisting the Government in the fulfilment of its commercial
policy objectives
• Developing and co-ordinating investment proposals
• Providing support to new investors and to Gibraltar’s
Small and Medium Enterprise base
Furthermore, the InvestGibraltar Office has general responsibility
for development projects, including the promotion and expansion
of e-commerce/e-business.
Contact details:
GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR
InvestGibraltar Office
Department of Trade & Industry
Suite 771, Europort
Gibraltar
Tel: +350 52634
Fax: +350 52635
Email: info@investgibraltar.gov.gi
Trade Licence
Any person wishing
to buy or sell any product by way of business, whether wholesale,
retail or via certain commercial activities, which have been listed
below, requires to be licensed under the Trade Licensing Act 1978.
A Trade Licence is also necessary to obtain a Customs code for the
importation of goods in commercial quantities.
| Building
Contracting |
Carpentry |
Catering* |
| Electrical
Contracting |
Decorating |
Hairdressing |
| Manufacturing |
Joinery |
Painting |
| Plumbing |
Woodwork |
|
*Catering
covers canteens, caterers, clubs, hoteliers, and publicans
Contact details:
Trade Licences &
other licences
Department of Trade & Industry
Suite 631, Europort
Gibraltar
Tel: +350 52052 Ext.
5
Fax: +350 71950
Email: martin.ullger@dtti.gov.gi
Building
Control & Planning Division
The Building Control
Section's main duties are the administration and enforcement of
Building Regulations made under the Public Health Ordinance by inspection
of deposited plans. This is followed up in-situ with the necessary
inspections to determine that the works have been carried out according
to the approved plans and specifications. On satisfactory completion
of the works a joint exercise is put in place with the Environmental
Agency and the Fire Prevention Department to establish whether the
new building is fit for occupation. This is then followed with the
issuing of a Certificate of Fitness. Additional duties include the
overseeing of demolition operations and the provision of technical
advice to the Town Planning Section.
Contact details:
Mr R Santos
Building Control Officer
Department of Trade & Industry
Suite 631, Europort
Gibraltar
Tel: +350 75483
Fax: +350 74086
Email: robert.santos@dtti.gov.gi
Town
Planning
The Town Planning Section's
remit covers all aspects relating to the control and use of land,
and to the appearance of the built and natural environment. The
section is responsible for forward planning, formulation of planning
policy and development control. All "development" in Gibraltar
requires planning permission (in addition to approval under the
Building Regulations where relevant) before works may start. The
decision-making authority is the Development & Planning Commission.
The section works closely with the Building Control Section in undertaking
this function. The Town Planning section's work also covers a variety
of other areas such as the administration of advertisement consent
applications, applications for tax relief on external improvements,
tables and chairs licences and sandwich board licences. The section
works closely with other Government departments, agencies and non-statutory
bodies on matters relevant to Town Planning.
Contact details:
Mr Paul Origo
/ Paul Naughton-Rumbo
Town Planning Section
Department of Trade & Industry
Suite 631, Europort
Gibraltar
Tel: +350 75483
Fax: +350 74086
Email: paul.origo@dtti.gov.gi
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