Jump-Start Your Business

Whether you’re just starting out with a new business or if you’ve been in business for years but things have changed and you wish to transform your business to fit the new economy, you will benefit from our Business Jumpstart Advisory Services. We can assist in a multitude of ways, including:

 

Assistance with incorporation of a Gibraltar entity – we work with a wide network of accountants and lawyers in Gibraltar to ensure your corporate structure is fit for purpose.

 

Opening bank accounts – we work with all local banks and assist with opening of both corporate and personal accounts.

 

Preparation of a business plan – whether you are starting a new business, applying for a bank account or trying to raise capital, we prepare a business plan that will fit your needs. We analyse the market, the competition, highlight your unique selling points and quantify the business opportunity through a set of financial projections.

 

Feasibility Study – We help you assess the financial viability of new projects by researching the market and conducting scenario testing of different business models.

 

Business valuation – looking to buy or sell a business and wish to know its value? Our experienced team of valuers can assist in conducting the business appraisal, including assigning value to intangible assets such as Intellectual Property, Brands, Licenses, Clientele Base and more.    

 

New Markets Strategy

Whether you are looking to innovate by expanding your business to new markets beyond Gibraltar, or simply looking to grow your business by entering new market sectors, we offer a range of business solutions to help your business succeed on the international markets.

Our services include:

  • Market analysis
  • Market entry strategy
  • International lead generation and partner search
  • Brand development
  • Overseas marketing and promotion & public relations
  • Product launch and trade show support services.

Technology Scouting

We help you identify, evaluate, and exploit emerging technologies in your own sector as well as those outside of your core knowledge area. We help you understand and assess which developments fit with your company’s objectives, what technology areas are ready for product development, and whether they are technically feasible and manufacturable and ultimately, successful. Our tech scouting services provides you information that’s not available in the public domain or difficult for search engines to locate. Moreover, through our strong network of contacts with accelerators, tech hubs and start-up incubators worldwide, we are exposed to a significant pool of emerging technologies, be it in the fields of new media, Fintech, RegTech, smart city solutions, green-energy, telecom, biotech and many more.

Regulatory Advisory

Gibraltar offers a wide range of financial services licenses and other regulatory licenses, which are possible (in most cases) to Passport to other EU jurisdictions once they are granted in Gibraltar. We have vast experience in dealing with the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission and with other Regulatory authorities in Gibraltar to ensure a smooth and swift application process.

We act as professional advisors to the applicant, accompanying the applicant throughout the application process- from meeting and liaising with the Regulators to assistance with completion of the application forms and preparing the supporting documentation. 

More specifically, we assist clients in application for the following licences:

Blockchain DLT & Crypto Companies

Gibraltar is one of the only places in the world which has implemented specific Blockchain/Distributed Ledger Technology regulatory regime. The Gibraltar Financial Regulator, authorises Crypto/DLT companies, monitors ICOs/STOs and issues DLT licenses. So far Gibraltar has proved to be a popular jurisdiction in which to establish a crypto company.

This is primarily due to the following reasons:
✓ ICO/STO proceeds are not taxable in Gibraltar;
✓ There are local banks in the jurisdictions which are willing to open account for Crypto companies;
✓ Gibraltar has the world’s first Regulated Exchange for the listing of Utility Tokens and Security
Tokens;
✓ Crypto-Funds can be up and running within 2 weeks!
✓ A wide network of professional service providers familiar with crypto businesses and DLT;
✓ Gibraltar offers the most attractive tax regime in the whole of the Europe;
✓ An accessible, reputable and user-friendly financial regulator

We act as a professional advisor and trusted project manager for the set-up of Crypto businesses and
for DLT Licence applications. Being a neutral, objective advisor, we are able to construct the best local professional service provider team and drive the process effectively for our clients. 

We provide our clients with a dedicated resource on the ground looking after all operational day-to-day aspects of the process that normally fall outside the realms of the lawyers/accountants, such as:
✓ Initiate meeting and liaise with Financial Regulator throughout the license application process;
✓ Advise on business, financial and risk management aspects of the License application;
✓ Assist with bank account opening;
✓ Assist with local company incorporation;
✓ Act as Local Directors of the Gibraltar Crypto company/DLT company
✓ Review of White Paper and assistance with Financial Forecast/Business Plan;
✓ Produce risk quantification reports, mitigation plans and compliance procedures;
✓ Other bespoke services

Professional Service Providers for an ICO/STO or DLT (Crypto) Licence

On DLT Licence applications, we accompany the Applicant throughout the application process- from meeting and liaising with the GFSC to assistance with completion of the application form and the supporting documentation. 

During the Pre-Application Phase we will work with your team to prepare a business plan addressing the requirements of the Gibraltar Financial Regulator as well as assist and provide guidance with completion of the relevant application forms and regulatory questionnaires. We will advise on building the appropriate corporate structure, advising on arrangements in relation to your other entities (overseas) and the composition of your Executive team, and handle communication with the Financial Regular and other service providers to ensure smooth and swift process. 

Should the Regulator give you the “go ahead” to submit the full licence application, we will assist in the preparation of supporting documentation such as Risk Management/Disaster Recovery Manual, Capital Adequacy quantification report, completion of Financial Supervisory Returns and the formal application forms and documentation. We manage the entire process with the Regulator and other service providers and assist the applicant in fulfilling the requirements of the licence application. 

 

ביטקוין, בלוקצ’יין קריפטו בגיברלטר- אנחנו היחידים שמדברים בשפה שלך!

 

 

Local Representative Services

Having international presence substantially adds to the brand name and prestige of the business as
well as increases business opportunities. However, setting up operations overseas is often expensive.
Our solution: A Local Representative office in Gibraltar at minimal cost!
Our Representative Office service ensures that the daily operations of your business are managed
from Gibraltar. Acting as your local representatives, we look after your business interests from here
and liaise with Government authorities and professional service firms on your behalf. We can also
serve as your Marketing Arm in Gibraltar, assisting your sales teams in accessing key decision-makers in the local market and beyond. After all, in small places, it is often Who you know that matters much more than What you know.

  • No need to recruit staff;
  • No need to pay high rents for office space;
  • No need to set up a local entity (in most cases);
  • No corporate structural changes;
  • Yes: Direct leads to potential new clients;
  • Yes: Greater exposure for your services;
  • Yes: Another international location to put on your website as your “Gibraltar Branch” and boast your brand;
  • Yes: Professional Representatives that can recommend you to businesses in Gibraltar and beyond; 
  • Yes: An easy to service market- English civil law, English language, British and EU regulatory standards. 



Innovation Pilot Testing

Pilot-testing a new product, technology or service in a contained environment is highly Important
before rolling it out to the mass markets.
In this respect, Gibraltar is one of Europe’s best kept secrets. Its small size makes it an ideal “testing ground” for new products and services within a European environment, with significantly less bureaucratic hurdles, faster and simpler route to obtaining regulatory approvals and certifications, and the ability to reach top decision makers in no time- thereby significantly reducing time to market and providing cost efficiencies to companies who wish to access the European markets. 

Our Innovation Pilot Testing services include:

  • Evaluation of whether the innovation is the “right fit” for Gibraltar (matching solution to needs);
  • “Fast Track” the setup process by making introductions to relevant key decision makers in both Government, Regulators and Private Sector professionals;
  • Assistance with the selection of local service providers;
  • Ongoing management and monitoring of the pilot test.
 

Venture Capital & M&A Advisory

With a track record of advising on some of the biggest transactions in Gibraltar, primarily in the onlinegaming and finance sectors, we are here to make any transaction a successful one!
We can help you prepare your business for a disposal, merger, or takeover, by packaging your business in an attractive way that would facilitate the transaction and could potentially increase its value.
We identify unique selling points, prepare or review your financial budgets and forecasts, prepare
teaser documents and Information Memorandum, up front identification (and remediation) of
potential deal breakers and preparation of other due-diligence documents.
Whether your business is a start-up looking for investors or an established business looking for a nonbank loan, we work with a wide network of business angels, investors, Private Equity houses, asset managers and family offices to raise the required funding.

Relocation Assistance & Advisory

Bringing over employees from other countries is not a simple task for Gibraltar based Corporates.
Gibraltar is a small and very often unfamiliar place for many prospective employees, making the entire relocation proposition a relatively “hard sell”. Many people may know what to expect when relocating to places like Paris, New York, or Berlin, but Gibraltar is a complete enigma for them.
A failed international relocation is likely to have a devastating impact on the employee, the employee’s family and a huge cost to the employer itself. Yet, 70% of failed relocations are due to employee or family member not settling well in the new place.

Benefit Business Solutions provides a one stop shop for all your Relocation needs. Our Relocation “Guru”- Ayelet Mamo Shay is the author of the popular novel Relocation Darling, Relocation! (available on Amazon) and has led numerous relocation projects on behalf of large corporates and individuals both in Gibraltar and internationally. Our Relocation Assistance & Advisory services include:

  • Dedicated Relocation consultant assigned to the individual/family;
  • Orientation tour of Gibraltar by a Relocation consultant;
  • Assistance with finding accommodation and liaising with estate agents;
  • Assistance with Civil Registration Office and Immigration Services for ID Cards, Visas, Health Cards etc.; NIE registrations in Spain;
  • Explanation of schools and education system and advice on compatible educational options. Optional: Accompanied visits to selected schools and or nurseries;
  • Information on public and private health options for employee and family members;
  • Assistance with opening personal bank accounts;
  • Customs Clearance and Shipping agents;
  • Assistance with connection of utilities;
  • Ongoing support for partner and family after the move;
  • Assistance with Vehicle importation, Gib driving licence, Spanish Trafico administration, Spanish driving licence exchange;
  • Special Needs, Pets and bespoke services