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Foundations

Please note: These guidance notes are not intended to be definitive legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. The interpretation of legislation is a matter on which the Guernsey Registry cannot advise and entities/individuals need to form their own independent view on compliance with the legislation. Independent legal advice is advised where there is any uncertainty.

The guidance notes below have been developed to provide information on the requirements of the Foundations (Guernsey) Law, 2012 administered by the Guernsey Registry. Information is also provided on how submissions required to ensure compliance with the legislation can be filed with the Registry.

Foundations
Guidance	Requirements of the legislation and/or other relevant information	Forms
Change of particulars	Change of particulars guidance Notification of the change of particulars must be filed with the Registrar within 21 days of the change.	Change of name - foundation [375kb] Change of registered office - foundation [354kb] Change of charter - foundation [347kb] Change of councillors - foundation [363kb] Change of resident agent - foundation [333kb] Change of guardian - foundation [361kb]
Charter - required elements	Charter - required elements [226kb]	-
Fees	The Foundations (Guernsey) (Fees) Regulations, 2013 [165kb]	-
Foundation searches	Foundation searches guidance	-
Integration of Foundations and LLPs into the Online Services Portal	Integration of Foundations & LLPs into the Online Services Portal [667kb]	-
Migration of an overseas foundation into Guernsey	Migration in - Guidance [239kb]
Migration out of Guernsey	Migration out - Guidance [230kb]	Migration Out - Application Form [922kb]
Registration of a Foundation	Foundation registration guidance
Restoration to the Register - Administrative	Foundation administrative restoration - guidance [143kb]	n/a
Restoration to the Register - Court	Foundation Court restoration - guidance [131kb]	n/a
Rules - required elements	Rules - required elements [268kb]	-
Sample documents available online	Sample documents available to purchase are shown below: Certificate of Good Standing [86kb] Statement of the Register [144kb]	-
Strike Off - Voluntary and Involuntary	Regulations Procedures	Voluntary Strike Off - Declaration of Compliance [70kb]
Winding Up - application for removal from the register	Winding up and termination of a Foundation [1Mb]	Application for removal from the Foundation register [355kb]
Winding Up - notification of winding up	Winding up and termination of a Foundation [1Mb]	Notification of Winding Up [307kb]

Relevant links & information

The Foundations (Guernsey) Law, 2012

The Foundations (Strike Off) (Guernsey) Regulations, 2014

The Foundations (Annual Renewal) (Guernsey) Regulations, 2014