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 |
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Using the Online Services Portal | ||
An introduction to the portal | ![]() | - |
Company Searches & Ordering documents online | - | ![]() |
Registered Person (Director, Guardian, Councillor) PIN or Entity PIN Requests | ![]() | ![]() |
Limited Companies | ||
AGM Waiver |
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 | ![]() |
Alternative Company names | ![]() | - |
Amalgamations | ![]() | Amalgamation submissions not currently made online |
Annual submission requirements | ![]() | - |
Annual Validations | Annual validation - guidance | - |
Audit Waiver |
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 | ![]() |
Change company details | This submission allows changes to be made to company purpose, economic activity code and the company classification | ![]() |
Company classifications | ![]() | - |
Company formation information & agents | - | |
Company names |
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Company Search | - |
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Company Status | ![]() | - |
Company types and liability of members | ![]() | - |
Compliance and Choice of Corporate Vehicle | ![]() | - |
Directors' report waiver | ![]() | ![]() |
Economic Activity codes | For the list of economic codes please see www.gov.gg/ecodes
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Fees | ![]() | - |
General rectification | - | ![]() |
Incorporation of Companies | - | ![]() |
Migrations in/out of jurisdiction | Migration applications not currently made online | |
New Company Directors Guidance | ![]() | - |
Person (Director, Guardian, Councillor) registration |
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Resident Agent | ![]() | ![]() |
Restoration to the Register | Restoration applications not currently made online | |
Registered Office | ||
Resolution Submissions | - | ![]() |
Standard Articles of Incorporation | ![]() | - |
Standard Memorandum of Incorporation | ![]() | - |
Statement of the Register - sample | - | |
Transitional Provisions | ![]() | - |
Voluntary Strike Off | ![]() | |
Voluntary Winding Up | ![]() |