Schemes of arrangement are a vastly flexible mechanism to implement take private transactions and other restructuring in respect of Guernsey companies.
Schemes are, in effect, a legally enforceable arrangement or...more
1/8/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Companies Law ,
Corporate Restructuring ,
Documentation ,
Enforcement ,
HMRC ,
Island of Guernsey ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Shareholders ,
Takeovers
Guernsey's latest fund regulatory regime is the private investment fund (PIF) regime -
The PIF Rules provide appropriate funds with a fast-tracked, proportionate and "light touch" regulatory regime...more
Guernsey's flexible corporate regime allows all types of Guernsey companies to amalgamate (including non-cellular companies, protected cell companies and incorporated cell companies) -
Amalgamations can also be carried out...more
Guernsey has long been one of the world's premier jurisdictions for investment funds -
There are a number of advantages for using Guernsey as a jurisdiction, including the wide variety of company and limited partnership...more
1/7/2025
/ Accounting ,
AIFM ,
Articles of Incorporation ,
Asset Class ,
Close-Ended Funds ,
Corporate Entities ,
Due Diligence ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
Fund Managers ,
Infrastructure ,
International Jurisdiction ,
Investment Funds ,
Island of Guernsey ,
Jurisdiction ,
Limited Partnerships ,
MiFID ,
Private Equity Funds ,
Private Investment Funds ,
Registered Funds ,
Regulatory Standards ,
REIT ,
The International Stock Exchange (TISE) ,
UK
Looking to establish an investment management firm in the Channel Islands?
This guide outlines the key considerations and requirements for setting up your business in one of the world's leading financial jurisdictions,...more
From a Guernsey legal perspective, a reference to the 'migration' of a company is a reference to the process of the transfer of the company's registration to another jurisdiction, whilst maintaining the legal personality of...more
Guernsey was the first jurisdiction to implement the protected cell company ("PCC"), doing so over 25 years ago.
The PCC was originally created for use in insurance structures, although today it is also widely used for...more
Guernsey companies are extremely popular, and are used for a wide variety of purposes.
Guernsey companies can be incorporated quickly and a large number of corporate services providers offer day-to-day administration...more
10/4/2024
/ Accounting ,
Acquisitions ,
Audits ,
Capital Gains ,
Company Law ,
Corporate Taxes ,
Documentation ,
Future Tax Treatment ,
Incorporation ,
Infrastructure ,
Inheritance ,
Investment Funds ,
Island of Guernsey ,
Minority Shareholders ,
Share Capital ,
Share Transfer ,
Shareholders ,
Stamp Duty Land Tax ,
Stock Redemption ,
The International Stock Exchange (TISE) ,
UK
This briefing explains Guernsey’s adoption of rigorous international tax and regulatory standards, which, in conjunction with its local tax law, make it an ideal location for investment funds and other investment vehicles....more
8/9/2023
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Beneficial Owner ,
EU ,
FATCA ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
IAIS ,
International Monetary Fund ,
International Tax Issues ,
Island of Guernsey ,
Jurisdiction ,
OECD ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Taxation ,
Telecommunications ,
TIEA ,
Transparency ,
UK
The States of Guernsey has approved the Lending, Credit and Finance (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2022 (the “LCFL”) which will regulate various virtual asset service providers (“VASPs”) and financial services businesses...more