Shareholders' Rights To Guernsey Company Information

Shareholders in Guernsey companies are often surprised to learn that they have far fewer rights to information about the company in which they hold shares than they had expected. This may not be problematic where there is a good dialogue between the company and the shareholder but can become a significant issue when a shareholder believes they are or may be suffering some kind of loss related to the company. If the company refuses to provide more than the information required by law it can be difficult to accumulate evidence which the shareholder needs in order to take action to protect their position. Indeed, this is one of the most common problems for a shareholder when attempting to resolve such concerns in Guernsey. This article discusses the available options for shareholders in Guernsey. Please be aware that this paper does not deal with rights to obtain information on companies listed on a stock exchange, which are beyond its scope.