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In 2023, Guernsey introduced a registration regime for directors relying on the Six Directorships Exemption, fundamentally changing how these individuals are supervised and regulated. This briefing examines the scope, requirements, and implications of the Director Registration Regime, including registration procedures, ongoing obligations, and the bespoke AML/CFT framework that applies to registered directors.

Under the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (the "Companies Law") there are two procedures available for the voluntary dissolution of a Guernsey company.

Guernsey has brought partnerships into scope of economic substance requirements for accounting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2022...

Guernsey special purpose vehicles offer aircraft owners, lessors and financiers a flexible, tax-neutral structuring solution for aviation transactions. This briefing examines how Guernsey SPVs provide asset segregation, liability protection and bankruptcy-remote structures while benefiting from the jurisdiction's creditor-friendly laws and Cape Town Convention implementation. Discover the key features that make Guernsey an internationally recognised choice for aircraft ownership and financing arrangements.

Guernsey's Private Investment Fund (PIF) regime was originally introduced at the end of 2016 as a simple and cost-efficient route to market for managers with close relationships to smaller numbers of sophisticated investors.

Launching a regulated ESG fund in Guernsey can benefit family offices and asset managers as funds come under increased pressure from their investor base. Intertrust Guernsey Director of Fund Services Kees Jager explains more...

On 15 January 2020 the States of Guernsey passed the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (Insolvency) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020, making Guernsey an even more desirable forum for insolvency proceedings.

Guernsey's Aircraft Registry (the "Registry" or "2-REG") fulfils a key role in the global aviation sector by providing an interim register for commercial aircraft transitioning between leases.

This briefing looks at the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on businesses and examines steps that can be taken ...

In line with developing international standards in transparency and law enforcement, Guernsey has introduced a centralised register of the beneficial ownership of Guernsey legal persons.

In the current economic environment, directors will be fully focussed on avoiding any breach of their fiduciary duties, particularly if they are directors of companies experiencing or at risk of financial distress.

Guernsey foundations blend hallmarks of both companies and trusts to create a highly adaptable vehicle for wealth structuring, philanthropy and long-term governance.

he Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (the "Law") provides for the creation of the incorporated cell company. An ICC is a company which has the power to establish incorporated cells as part of its corporate structure.

In finance transactions, legal opinions are often sought from local counsel as to the capacity of entities formed under the laws of Guernsey to enter into transactions and documents...

Legislation has been approved by the States of Guernsey for the introduction of limited liability partnerships.

Under The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (the "Companies Law"), when a company has been dissolved and removed from the register, all property (physical and incorporeal)...

The Regulation of Fiduciaries, Administration Businesses and Company Directors, etc (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2000 (as amended) (the 2000 Fiduciary Law) will be repealed and replaced with ...