Migrating A Company To Guernsey

Just like a person, a company can change its nationality.

In Guernsey, the process by which a company changes its nationality or place of incorporation is called a migration. It is also commonly referred to as a continuation or redomiciliation.

This guide looks at the key things you need to know about the process for a foreign company to continue its existence as a Guernsey company. This guide assumes that the foreign company is an unregulated, non-cellular company limited by shares.

Words in bold text are defined at the end of this guide.

Eligibility

The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (the Law) allows a foreign company to continue as a Guernsey company if:

• the laws of its original jurisdiction allow it to do so;