After 35 years, Spanish authorities have decided to remove Gibraltar from their list of 'tax havens'. The decision will have very positive tax and political implications for 'The Rock', in particular for cross-borders workers and businesses.
Alex Dunham - alex.dunham@thelocal.com
Updated: Mon 25 May 2026 12:09 CET
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A man walks along a street in the British territory of Gibraltar.(Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP)
After 35 years, Spanish authorities have decided to remove Gibraltar from their list of 'tax havens'. The decision will have very positive tax and political implications for 'The Rock', in particular for cross-borders workers and businesses.
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