Guernsey Exempt Corporation
Guernsey Exempt Corporation
Guernsey is one of the Channel Islands, famous for its tax-haven status. In recent years, Guernsey’s financial centre has become increasingly important, with most international banks having either a branch or subsidiary in Guernsey. The island is also home to branches or subsidiaries of many major international insurance companies. In terms of security and stability, Guernsey is as good as it gets. Guernsey has agreed to implement the OECD Exchange of information treaty and has signed an agreement with the UK. This allows HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to ask for the bank account details of any company that could be liable for income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax or VAT in the UK.
Key Features
Advantages
Guernsey Exempt Company |
Corporate Details |
General |
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Exempt Company |
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English Common Law |
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Yes |
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No |
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1 Business days |
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No |
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No |
Share capital or equivalent |
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GBP |
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Any |
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GBP 1 |
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GBP 10,000 |
Directors |
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1 |
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No |
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Yes |
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Anywhere |
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Yes |
Members |
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1 |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Anywhere |
Company Secretary |
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No |
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No |
Accounts |
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Yes |
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No |
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No |
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No |
Other |
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Yes |
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No |
- No authorized share capital
- Unlimited objects
- Single members are permitted
- No requirement to file accounts
- Ability to waive requirement to hold AGM’s and to have accounts audited (subject to certain conditions)
- Distributions are by way of a solvency test
- Simple and cost-effective striking off
- Standard rate of tax applicable to companies is 0%
- Speedy, Efficient and consistent Services.
- Relentless effort to obtain bank accounts.
- Expert advice on structuring options.
- Dedicated ongoing compliance support.