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All limited companies guidance (A-Z)

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 Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 administered by the Guernsey Registry. Information is also provided on how to make submissions required to ensure compliance with the legislation.


Guidance	Requirements of the legislation and/or other relevant information	How to make submissions online
Using the Online Services Portal
An introduction to the portal	New Guernsey Registry online Services Portal [5Mb]	-
Company Searches & Ordering documents online	-	Searching Registers & Ordering Documents [2Mb]
Authorised Filer	Authorised Filer Declaration [105kb]	Authorised Filer Guidance [3Mb]
Limited Companies
AGM Waiver	AGM Waiver guidance [293kb] Please note: Submitting an AGM waiver using the online services portal will cost £10 Submitting an AGM waiver by post/over the counter will cost £20	This is due to be updated with guidance for the new online services portal.
Alternative Company names	Alternative Company Names - Guidance [264kb]	-
Amalgamations	Amalgamations check list [183kb]
Annual submission requirements	Annual submission requirements - companies [288kb]	-
Annual Validations	Annual validation - guidance	Company Annual Validation Guidance [4Mb]
Audit Waiver	Audit Waiver guidance [320kb] Please note: Submitting an audit waiver using the online services portal will cost £10 Submitting an audit waiver by post/over the counter will cost £20	This is due to be updated with guidance for the new online services portal.
Change company details	This submission allows changes to be made to company purpose, economic activity code and the company classification	This is due to be updated with guidance for the new online services portal.
Company classifications	Company Classification Changes - January 2021 [266kb]	-
Company formation information & agents	Corporate Service Provider directory Company incorporation guidance	-
Company names	Choosing company names [269kb] Change name - Declaration of Compliance [15kb] Exemption from s21(1)(b) for charitable companies - Confirmation of exemption [138kb]	This is due to be updated with guidance for the new online services portal.
Company Search	-	Searching Registers & Ordering Documents [2Mb]
Company Status	Company Status Types [1Mb]	-
Company types and liability of members	Company Types and Liability of Members [1Mb]	-
Compliance and Choice of Corporate Vehicle	Compliance and Choice of Corporate Vehicle [1Mb]	-
Directors' report waiver	Directors' Report Waiver - Guidance [252kb]	This is due to be updated with guidance for the new online services portal.
Economic Activity codes	For the list of economic codes please see www.gov.gg/ecodes Guidance on the October 2019 economic code changes [260kb]	Change Company Details Submission [637kb]
Fees	The Companies (Registrar) (Fees and Penalties) Regulations, 2020 [168kb]	-
General rectification	-	This is due to be updated with guidance for the new online services portal.
Incorporation of Companies	-	This is due to be updated with guidance for the new online services portal.
Migrations in/out of jurisdiction	Migration in form [531kb]	Migration applications not currently made online
New Company Directors Guidance	Guidance for new company directors [437kb]	-
Person (Director, Guardian, Councillor) registration	Director Registration guidance [232kb] Person Registration Form [146kb] Personal Directorships - Multiple Directorships [171kb] My Registry Relationships [1Mb]	Person Registration Guidance [988kb]
Resident Agent	Resident Agent Guidance [254kb]	This is due to be updated with guidance for the new online services portal.
Restoration to the Register	Restoration application - Court Process [1Mb] Restoration application - administrative error [1Mb]	This is due to be updated with guidance for the new online services portal.
Registered Office	Registered Office [945kb] Registered Office Ineffective - Process [333kb]	This is due to be updated with guidance for the new online services portal.
Resolution Submissions	-	This is due to be updated with guidance for the new online services portal.
Standard Articles of Incorporation	Standard Articles - 25/09/2015 [266kb]	-
Standard Memorandum of Incorporation	Standard Memorandum [113kb]	-
Statement of the Register - sample		-
Transitional Provisions	Transitional Provisions guidance [285kb]	-
Voluntary Strike Off	Voluntary Strike Off [370kb] Voluntary Strike Off - Declaration of Compliance [67kb]	This is due to be updated with guidance for the new online services portal.
Voluntary Winding Up	Voluntary winding up - general guidance and process [241kb]	This is due to be updated with guidance for the new online services portal.

Relevant links & information

The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008