From cocoa price spikes hitting bakeries to wholesalers reworking supply chains and retailers warning that increases are inevitable, David Revagliatte speaks to businesses across sectors about the real maths behind the Treaty. With Transaction Tax replacing import duties and margins already tight, some are absorbing what they can. Others say that is no longer realistic.

GFSB members are being invited to review a detailed submission sent to HM Government of Gibraltar on 23 February 2026 outlining lawful ways to ease the impact of VAT-style taxation on SMEs under EU State aid rules. We are strongly urging our members to read the full submission and share feedback. Clear, practical and legally robust solutions will depend on detailed sector input before any policy decisions are finalised.

Gibraltar’s business community have jointly called on the Government of Gibraltar to take urgent action to support local businesses ahead of the implementation of the UK-EU Treaty on 10 April 2026.

A packed-out Gibtelecom Conference Hall saw GFSB and Chamber members gather for a Brexit Treaty Members Forum intended as a listening session. It quickly became clear that this was less Q&A and more “questions and questions”. There are still many unknowns, and anxieties are running high.

The Chief Minister last week met representatives of the Cross Frontier Group at No.6 Convent Place as part of a series of stakeholder briefings ahead of treaty implementation. The GFSB attended in its capacity as a CFG member, representing businesses and workers directly affected by border arrangements.

Our AI-powered GFSB Brexit Information Centre lets you ask questions about the Gibraltar-UK-EU Brexit Treaty and negotiations, providing answers based solely on publicly available information. It’s handled over 750 questions so far and that number is rising by the day.

The Government has launched a consultation on a new Public Service (Standards and Conflict of Interests) Bill, legislation that would significantly reshape how public officials declare interests, handle conflicts, accept gifts, and are held to account. The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses has been invited to participate in this consultation and is circulating the briefing paper to members to gather informed feedback.

At a briefing for the business community on Wednesday 4 February at Grand Battery House, the Chief Minister opened by acknowledging both the significance of the moment and the difficulty of the road to get here. The session focused deliberately on goods. Wider treaty issues, including immigration and residency, were noted but set aside. The priority was explaining how the new customs and goods regime will work in practice and what businesses need to prepare for ahead of the expected entry into force date of 10 April 2026.

The Government has confirmed to the Brexit Transition Advisory Group (BTAG) yesterday that the expected date for the entry into force of the UK-EU treaty in relation to Gibraltar is 10 April 2026. This is the date for the full entry into force of the European Electronic Entry System (EES). The entry into force of […]

As part of the GFSB Wellness Series, members came together this week for Less Work. More Revenue., a practical workshop delivered by Jonny Cooper, with support from Infinity Group. The session focused on a simple premise: sustainable business performance comes from clarity, energy and better decision-making, not longer hours. Jonny shared practical tools aimed at helping business owners and leaders reduce friction, manage stress and improve focus, both at work and outside it.