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Consumer
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is a regulator set up by Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar. It was established on 7th October 2015 and forms part of the Ministry of Business, Tourism and Transport.
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The OFT’s legal framework is enshrined within the Fair Trading Act 2015 and its subsidiary legislation. Its primary objectives are:
to protect the interests of consumers and prevent harmful business practices;
to ensure a fair market is maintained for all businesses in Gibraltar;
to license and regulate Gibraltar businesses;
to facilitate the establishment of new businesses in Gibraltar; and
to prevent the laundering of illicit funds using high value dealers and real estate agents.
It shall meet these objectives by:
encouraging businesses to comply with consumer law;
by investigating and reviewing business practices which may harm consumer interests;
by undertaking efficient licensing, regulatory and investigatory work; and
by issuing information and educational guidance.
"The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is a regulator set up by Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar. It was established on 7th October 2015 and forms part of the Ministry of Business, Tourism and Transport.
https://www.oft.gov.gi/