Company Formation in Guernsey
Fast and efficient company registration in Guernsey with LegalBison. Request costs and information for more details.
- 0% corporate income and dividends tax rates
- Possibility to have a nominee director
- Set-up in less than a week
- Non-blacklisted offshore financial center
Consulting team dedicated into advising the best suitable jurisdiction for your project.
Former investment banker turned crypto & gambling regulation specialist.
Cost of incorporation in Guernsey
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Consulting team dedicated into advising the best suitable jurisdiction for your project.
+44 20 4577 0974
Former investment banker turned crypto & gambling regulation specialist.
+44 20 4577 0974
Request information on company formation in Guernsey: cost, process and requirements.
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Nominee Shareholder
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Nominee director
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Accounting for 1 year
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Apostilled set of documents
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
Turnkey company formation, Everything you need to get off the ground. Start now!
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Nominee Shareholder
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Nominee director
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Accounting for 1 year
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Apostilled set of documents
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
Full turnkey company formation and support in all necessary aspects. Customized pricing!
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Nominee Shareholder
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Nominee director
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Accounting for 1 year
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Apostilled set of documents
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
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The team of LegalBison was very helpful and fast in supporting my company’s structural set up. They are undoubtedly top-level experts when it comes to licensing and registrations in the crypto and web3 industry. Highly recommend!
Very proactive, responsive, and able to provide solutions and advice. The firm is familiar with the new industry of blockchain and cryptocurrency
LegalBison helped us navigate a space that’s often uncertain and complex, which gave us the confidence to move forward with our project.
Incorporation Assistance in Guernsey - Free Consultation
If you have a project that would benefit from a company in Guernsey, our experts are here to assist you.
Contact our team today for a quotation customized to your specific needs.
Getting started with company registration in Guernsey
Find out all the necessary details about Guernsey company formation. Discover why Guernsey is a popular jurisdiction and how it may help your business to reach another level. Additional information is on demand, directly from our team of legal experts.
- Timeline
- Duration
- Remote incorporation
- Required Information
- Documents
Procedure to prepare the registration of a company in Guernsey
The Guernsey company set up process is very simple. The experts of LegalBison will assist you throughout every step of it:
- Initial consultation and agreement;
- Payment of the full invoice;
- [IF REMOTELY]: Notarization of POA by client;
- Preparation of registration documents;
- Document signed at the notary;
- Official register validity: immediately.
How long does it take to form a company in Guernsey?
It takes about 2 business weeks to fully incorporate a company in Guernsey with the assistance of our legal experts.
Can I form a company in Guernsey remotely?
The whole incorporation process can be conducted remotely. No travel is necessary but the notarization of documents is necessary.
- A Power of Attorney (POA) from (all) partners is needed;
- The POA is sent to you by us based on the services you want;
- You have to certify the POA by a notary and in some cases legalize it by Apostille (some countries need full legalization);
- Once you have the POA on your hands, we double-check, and you send us the original form (physical document!) via courier to our address;
- Guernsey being a territory under Great Britain's sovereignty, it is therefore part of the Hague Convention of the Apostille.
Necessary information to begin with company formation in Guernsey
- 3 options of your desired name for the company and a company contact email address;
- Names, addresses, and emails of all shareholders and board members;
- Short description of your company’s activity.
Required documents to provide to register a company in Guernsey
- Passport copies (scans) of all individuals mentioned above and the beneficiary owner if applicable;
- A Power of Attorney (in case of a remote company registration);
- Certified company documents (in case at least one of the shareholders is going to be a foreign company).
Alternatives to company formation in Guernsey
Our team has curated the following jurisdictions as being worthy alternatives to a company registered in Guernsey.
Company Formation in British Virgin Islands
from 1.320 €-
Top offshore jurisdiction
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Tax-free, no reporting
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High secrecy
Company Formation in Costa Rica
from 2.350 €-
Tax-free
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Discretion of board members
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Not listed as a tax haven!
Company Formation in Estonia
from 450 €-
Fast incorporation
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0% tax on undistributed income
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Entirely remote
Company Formation in Mauritius
from 1.900 €-
Very low taxation
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Top choice for financial business
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Business-friendly jurisdiction
Things to know before registering your company in Guernsey
Taxation of companies in Guernsey
The corporate income tax rate is 0% for both resident and non-resident companies, but there are important exceptions:
- A rate of 10% applies to financial services companies, including banking;
- A rate of 20% applies to real estate, large local retail, gas/oil import, and cannabis-related businesses.
Companies are entitled to submit an annual tax return, even if their effective taxation rate is 0%.
DTAA signed by Guernsey for companies
Many countries have bilateral conventions with Guernsey to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion.
These include Cyprus, Estonia, Hong Kong, Isle of Man, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Qatar, Seychelles, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
Accounting and audit requirements for a company in Guernsey
Accounting is compulsory for tax return purposes but companies registered in Guernsey are not liable to present yearly accounts to the Guernsey Registry.
Companies are liable to file an “annual validation” with a fee depending on their business activity, ranging from 250 GBP to 1,000 GBP.
Economic substance and residency requirements for companies in Guernsey
Any registered company in Guernsey must have a registered office within Guernsey.
- There are no residency obligations for company directors;
- Nominee directors are allowed and available in Guernsey.
LegalBison offers help with all of the above requirements. Get in touch now to inquire about the Guernsey company setup cost and draw a roadmap for your offshore startup.
- Taxes in Guernsey
- Double Tax Treaties
- Accounting and audit requirements
- Residency requirements for company holders
Taxation of companies in Guernsey
The corporate income tax rate is 0% for both resident and non-resident companies, but there are important exceptions:
- A rate of 10% applies to financial services companies, including banking;
- A rate of 20% applies to real estate, large local retail, gas/oil import, and cannabis-related businesses.
Companies are entitled to submit an annual tax return, even if their effective taxation rate is 0%.
DTAA signed by Guernsey for companies
Many countries have bilateral conventions with Guernsey to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion.
These include Cyprus, Estonia, Hong Kong, Isle of Man, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Qatar, Seychelles, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
Accounting and audit requirements for a company in Guernsey
Accounting is compulsory for tax return purposes but companies registered in Guernsey are not liable to present yearly accounts to the Guernsey Registry.
Companies are liable to file an “annual validation” with a fee depending on their business activity, ranging from 250 GBP to 1,000 GBP.
Economic substance and residency requirements for companies in Guernsey
Any registered company in Guernsey must have a registered office within Guernsey.
- There are no residency obligations for company directors;
- Nominee directors are allowed and available in Guernsey.
LegalBison offers help with all of the above requirements. Get in touch now to inquire about the Guernsey company setup cost and draw a roadmap for your offshore startup.
About company registration in Guernsey
Yes, Guernsey is on the IMF list of offshore financial centers (OFC). However, it is neither blacklisted nor greylisted, due to good compliance regulations.
Guernsey companies are liable to file their tax returns but do not have to file their accounts with the Guernsey Registry of Companies.
Depending on your objective and business model, one of them might fit better. The best way to determine if Guernsey is the best place for your business is to get in touch with our experts.
Most likely not. Depending on your business model, other banks located elsewhere will certainly better fit your case. Get in touch with our experts to find out.
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Consulting team dedicated into advising the best suitable jurisdiction for your project.
Former investment banker turned crypto & gambling regulation specialist.
