Guernsey: Corporate/Commercial Law

On 31 October 2025 a new regulation will come into force introducing an important change for certain charities and non-profit organisations (NPOs) operating in Guernsey and Alderney.

Guernsey, as an independent, self-governing jurisdiction, is a premier international financial centre, with an enviable reputation and excellent standards.

Demonstrating its commitment to community engagement and sustainability, Ogier has partnered with the GSPCA, Autism Guernsey and St Sampson's High School for the colourful Guernsey Puffin Parade.

The UK's proposed AIFM reforms aim to create a more proportionate framework for emerging alternative investment fund managers. As these businesses evolve from proof-of-concept to institutional scale, they face increasingly complex questions around fund structuring, investor access, and long-term platform development that require sophisticated jurisdictional solutions.

The 2025 Private Investment Fund Rules introduced by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission represent a significant regulatory shift, expanding eligible investor categories while removing previous requirements for managers and auditors. This comprehensive guide examines the streamlined application process, investor qualification criteria, and structural flexibility that position Guernsey PIFs as a competitive quick-to-market fund option for sophisticated investors and family offices.

Emerging asset managers face mounting pressure to demonstrate institutional-quality governance and robust operational infrastructure from day one. Guernsey and Jersey are increasingly being viewed not simply as fund domiciles, but as strategic platforms from which to build and scale investment management businesses. Industry leaders share insights on how the Channel Islands help bridge the gap between institutional expectations and commercial realities for growing firms.

Three leading voices from the Guernsey International Insurance Association explore the mechanics, misconceptions, and momentum behind captive and cell structures in Guernsey. The conversation delves into how premium collection, claims, and reinsurance operate inside a captive, why arm's-length pricing and regulatory solvency matter, and how businesses decide between a standalone captive and a faster, lower-cost PCC cell.

The Airmic Guernsey Conference examined how captive insurance structures are evolving from niche solutions into strategic risk management tools, addressing complex challenges including geopolitical uncertainty...

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has introduced regulatory amendments that will enable licensed firms to offer virtual asset services without requiring separate licensing, while also lifting restrictions on retail customer access. These changes, part of the Commission's Digital Finance Initiative, aim to reduce regulatory duplication and position Guernsey as a competitive jurisdiction for digital financial innovation.

Brandon Ashplant speaks with Kate Solway, Managing Director at Hedosophia, about the firm's approach to managing investment vehicles from Guernsey and the strategic advantages of their "Lux sleeve" structure. The discussion examines how speed, efficiency, and operational flexibility are reshaping fund management decisions in the private capital space.

The Fund Foundry, a pioneering 12-month program in the Crown Dependencies, offers first-time and emerging fund managers £25,000 service vouchers, mentorship from established managers, and access to Guernsey's sustainable finance ecosystem. Directors Rebecca Booth, Justin Sykes, and Dirk Bischof explain how the program helps managers transform strong investment theses into viable fund launches, particularly for impact-focused and climate-oriented strategies.

Guernsey has emerged as Europe's leading jurisdiction for venture capital fund establishment, but what makes it so attractive to fund managers navigating today's challenging fundraising environment?