Guernsey: Corporate/Commercial Law

On 31 October 2025 a new regulation will come into force introducing an important change for certain charities and non-profit organisations (NPOs) operating in Guernsey and Alderney.

Guernsey, as an independent, self-governing jurisdiction, is a premier international financial centre, with an enviable reputation and excellent standards.

Demonstrating its commitment to community engagement and sustainability, Ogier has partnered with the GSPCA, Autism Guernsey and St Sampson's High School for the colourful Guernsey Puffin Parade.

The 2025 Private Investment Fund Rules introduced by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission represent a significant regulatory shift, expanding eligible investor categories while removing previous requirements for managers and auditors. This comprehensive guide examines the streamlined application process, investor qualification criteria, and structural flexibility that position Guernsey PIFs as a competitive quick-to-market fund option for sophisticated investors and family offices.

Emerging asset managers face mounting pressure to demonstrate institutional-quality governance and robust operational infrastructure from day one. Guernsey and Jersey are increasingly being viewed not simply as fund domiciles, but as strategic platforms from which to build and scale investment management businesses. Industry leaders share insights on how the Channel Islands help bridge the gap between institutional expectations and commercial realities for growing firms.

The second panel of the event was titled "Guernsey: the gateway to private capital". It provided an overview of Guernsey’s position in today’s global private capital landscape...

In 2023, Guernsey introduced a registration regime for directors relying on the Six Directorships Exemption, fundamentally changing how these individuals are supervised and regulated. This briefing examines the scope, requirements, and implications of the Director Registration Regime, including registration procedures, ongoing obligations, and the bespoke AML/CFT framework that applies to registered directors.

The 2025 Private Investment Fund Rules introduced by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission represent a significant regulatory shift, expanding eligible investor categories while removing previous requirements for managers and auditors. This comprehensive guide examines the streamlined application process, investor qualification criteria, and structural flexibility that position Guernsey PIFs as a competitive quick-to-market fund option for sophisticated investors and family offices.

Protectors of discretionary trusts sometimes find themselves in the unfortunate position of being asked by a beneficiary, or class of beneficiaries, to resign for reasons that are not always justified.

The Fund Foundry, a pioneering 12-month program in the Crown Dependencies, offers first-time and emerging fund managers £25,000 service vouchers, mentorship from established managers, and access to Guernsey's sustainable finance ecosystem. Directors Rebecca Booth, Justin Sykes, and Dirk Bischof explain how the program helps managers transform strong investment theses into viable fund launches, particularly for impact-focused and climate-oriented strategies.

Guernsey has emerged as Europe's leading jurisdiction for venture capital fund establishment, but what makes it so attractive to fund managers navigating today's challenging fundraising environment?

The Fund Foundry, Guernsey's industry-backed programme, is now accepting applications from first-time and emerging fund managers seeking to launch institutional investment funds. The initiative offers substantial financial support, mentoring, and access to Guernsey's funds ecosystem to help reduce the barriers faced by new managers entering the market. With backing from the island's funds industry and no programme fees or equity requirements, the programme represents a collaborative effort to support the ne