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Restoring a struck off Guernsey Company to the Register of Companies

Guernsey companies that have been struck off can often be restored to the Register. A Court application is required in almost all cases. This guide sets out the procedure, limitations, costs and effect of a...more

The Benefits of Using Guernsey Companies

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

New trends in use of Jersey and Guernsey structures by US fund managers targeting European assets or capital

Over the last few months, we have started to see new trends in inquiries and instructions regarding the use of Jersey and Guernsey structures by US managers targeting either European assets, or European capital....more

Why Jersey and Guernsey companies are a great choice for UK REITs

What is a UK REIT? A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), despite the name, is a company (or group of companies) carrying on a property rental and investment business which, if it meets certain conditions, can elect to...more

Why Guernsey and Jersey for private equity?

Guernsey and Jersey have long been popular places used by private equity investors in acquisitions of target businesses given the advantages they offer over other jurisdictions. We're taking a closer look at some of these...more

Guernsey data protection series – Data Subject Access Requests

This briefing is a part of a Walkers series on the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 (the "DPL"), and provides an overview of section 15 of the DPL (the Right to Access) and describes some key points which...more

Guernsey data protection series – international data transfers

This briefing is a part of a Walkers series on the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 (the "DPL"), and deals with the transfer of personal data outside Guernsey. A "data transfer" occurs when an individual's...more

Guernsey data protection series – personal data breaches

Introduction This briefing is part of a Walkers series on the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 (the "DPL"), and provides an overview on personal data breaches.  It describes some key points which...more

Guernsey data protection series - principles, key concepts and rights

The Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 (the "DPL") came into force on 25 May 2018 to coincide with the enforcement of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/670 (the "GDPR"). The European...more

Guernsey data protection series – privacy notices

This briefing is part of a Walkers series on the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 (the "DPL"), and provides an overview on what information organisations must provide data subjects when they collect...more

Guernsey data protection series - the seven data protection principles

This briefing is part of a Walkers series on the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 ("the DPL") was drafted to reflect the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"). The DPL came into effect on 25...more

Exercise of regulatory powers in Guernsey: GFSC v Domaille and others

In our recent article (available here) we reported that the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (the "GFSC") had been granted leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal. The GFSC obtained leave to appeal on the basis of a...more

New Guernsey trading standards rules from October 2023

Introduction - The Trading Standards (Fair Trading) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2023 (the "Trading Standards Ordinance") is due to come into force on 2 October 2023.  From this date, businesses in Guernsey will be subject to...more

New Guernsey unfair contract terms rules from October 2023

Introduction - The Trading Standards (Fair Trading) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2023 (the "Trading Standards Ordinance") is due to come into force on 2 October 2023.  From this date, businesses in Guernsey will be subject to...more

Guernsey Guide: legal, regulatory, transparency and supervisory framework

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

New independent compliance audit requirement in Guernsey

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission ("GFSC") updated its Handbook on Countering Financial Crime and Terrorist Financing (the "Handbook") in early July 2023 and the updates included a new requirement for a "specified...more

Regulation of virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in Guernsey

This briefing is the fourth in a series of briefings by Walkers on the Lending, Credit and Finance (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2022 (the "LCFL"), and provides an overview of the licensing regime applicable to Virtual Asset...more

Regulation of financial firm business in Guernsey

This briefing is the third in a series of briefings by Walkers on the Lending, Credit and Finance (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2022 (the "LCFL"), and provides an overview of the licensing regime applicable to "financial firm...more

Regulation of consumer lending and credit business in Guernsey

This briefing is the second in a series of briefings by Walkers on the Lending, Credit and Finance (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2022 (the “LCFL”), and provides an overview of the licensing regime applicable to consumer...more

Guernsey's consumer lending, financial firm business, virtual assets and financial platforms licensing regimes

From 1 July 2023, the Lending, Credit and Finance (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2022 (the "LCFL") came into full effect, replacing and expanding upon the previous now repealed regime under the Registration of Non-Regulated...more

Guernsey regulator updates AML/CFT handbook

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission ("GFSC") has updated its Handbook on Countering Financial Crime and Terrorist Financing (the "Handbook") to cover virtual asset service providers ("VASPs") and other licensees...more

Jersey and Guernsey response to Pillar Two Framework on global tax rates

Guernsey and Jersey have today issued a joint statement with the Isle of Man on their intentions to implement the OECD global initiative to set a minimum effective tax rate for the world’s largest multinational enterprises,...more

(Guernsey) Striking Off and Winding Up Guernsey Companies

Under the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (the "Companies Law") there are two procedures available for the voluntary dissolution of a Guernsey company. A Guernsey company may be dissolved either by way of a "voluntary striking...more

Guernsey - Protected Cell Companies

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 - The Private Investment Funds Regime

The Private Investment Fund Rules ("PIF") regime was updated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission ("GFSC") in 2021 to expand the available PIF product options. PIFs are governed by the Private Investment Fund Rules...more

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