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What is the company registry in Guernsey?
Guernsey Company Registry
Market Building, PO Box 451, Fountain Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3GX
About Guernsey
The Guernsey Companies Registry is located in St Peter Port and was founded in 2008.
Guernsey is the second-largest island in the Channel Islands. The main language of Guernsey is English which is spoken by 90% of the population with other languages such as Norman and French spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Guernsey pound. The population of Guernsey is over 63,950.
Guernsey Economy
The Real GDP in Guernsey is in the region of $3.465 billion with a GDP per capita of $52,500. Guernsey economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Guernsey are aircraft, photo lab equipment, clocks, ships, paintings.
Guernsey Certificate of Incorporation
The Guernsey Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Guernsey Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Guernsey company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Guernsey register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Guernsey customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Guernsey Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Guernsey the relevant laws are:
Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008
What information is free to view at Guernsey Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Guernsey the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Guernsey Company Name
Guernsey Previous Company Names – where available, including date to and from
Guernsey Company Number
Guernsey Date of Incorporation/ Date Registered
Guernsey Company Type
Guernsey Business Code
Guernsey Company Status – Live
Guernsey Registered Office Address
Guernsey Share status
Do you need to register / sign up at the Guernsey Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Guernsey register to order, obtain and download registered documents
Number of Registered Companies in Guernsey
There are over 73,000 companies registered in Guernsey.
Types of Companies in Guernsey
Businesses in Guernsey can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Guernsey Private Company Limited by Shares.
Guernsey Company Limited by Guarantee.
Guernsey Exempt Private Company.
Guernsey Exempt Investment Schemes.
Guernsey Exempt Insurance Companies.
Guernsey International Company.
Guernsey Branch of Overseas Company.
Guernsey General Partnership.
Guernsey Limited Partnership.
Guernsey Trusts.
Guernsey International Trusts.
Other Guernsey Company Registry Services
Guernsey Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Guernsey Document Authentication Check
Guernsey Image Right Search
Guernsey Patent Search
Guernsey Trade Mark Search
Can you order a Guernsey Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Guernsey agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Guernsey accepts the Apostille Certificate for Guernsey Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Guernsey signed up to the Hague Convention on 24th February 1965, as a part of the United Kingdom.
What is the language(s) of the Guernsey Company Registry?
The Guernsey Company Register is in English language only.
Guernsey Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Guernsey. Our local partner is based in Saint Peter Port which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Guernsey including t Andrew and Saint Anne. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Guernsey Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Guernsey Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Guernsey.
Guernsey Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Guernsey. Our specialist Guernsey skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Guernsey Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Guernsey Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Guernsey. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Guernsey Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Guernsey?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Guernsey?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Guernsey?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.