We are incorporated in Guernsey under Company Registration No. 63978 and are regulated & licensed by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission under the Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020.
A few highlights on Guernsey as a Jurisdiction:
🔐 Jurisdictional Strength & Sovereignty
800+ years of political autonomy as a British Crown Dependency — independent legislature and tax regime.
Not part of the EU, but aligned with EU standards where relevant (e.g. AIFMD access).
AA- credit rating by Standard & Poor’s — underlines its strong fiscal and institutional framework.
📊 Core Pillars of Financial Services
Banking – Home to 20+ international banks offering private and corporate services.
Insurance – Europe’s largest domicile for captive insurance, known for innovation.
Investment Funds – Over 1,000 funds domiciled with £300+ billion NAV; more non-UK listings on the London Stock Exchange than any other jurisdiction.
Investment Management – Broad range of providers, from global houses to boutiques.
Private Wealth & Pensions – Expertise in trusts, international pension schemes, and succession planning for HNWIs.
✅ Regulatory Environment
Flexible, fast, and pragmatic regulator (Guernsey Financial Services Commission, GFSC) with:
Guaranteed response times.
Open-door policy.
Robust AML/CFT compliance: 48 out of 49 FATF recommendations met.
Fully compliant with EU Code of Conduct on Business Taxation and OECD standards.
No banking secrecy laws – reinforces transparency and trust.
🌍 Tax Transparency & Global Cooperation
Early adopter of FATCA, CRS, and BEPS.
60+ Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEAs).
Signatory of the OECD’s Multilateral Instrument for tax treaty-related measures.
14 full and 12 partial Double Taxation Agreements.
Central register of beneficial ownership introduced in 2017.
🌱 Innovation & Firsts
Pioneered the Protected Cell Company (PCC) structure (1997).
First in the world to offer:
Guernsey Green Fund – a regulated green investment product.
Image Rights legislation and register.
Legal certainty for electronic agents and smart contracts since 2019.
🌐 Well-Connected & Globally Relevant
Guernsey-domiciled funds channeled:
£42 billion to the UK, £77 billion to Europe, and £43 billion to the US in 2019.
Strong links with global markets and offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Dubai.
Common language (English), currency (GBP), and time zone with the UK.
🌟 Reputation of Substance
A financial centre of real economic substance, not brass-plate operations.
Low crime, highly educated workforce, and an economy where 40% of GDP comes from financial services.