Registered Office Address
Please note: These guidance notes are not intended to be definitive legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. The interpretation of legislation is a matter on which the Guernsey Registry cannot advise and entities/individuals need to form their own independent view on compliance with the legislation. Independent legal advice is advised where there is any uncertainty.
All Guernsey companies must have a registered office in Guernsey at all times, to which all communications and notices may be addressed.
Change of registered office
Any change to the registered office address needs to be notified to the Registry by making an online submission. The change of address takes effect when the submission is registered by the Registrar. For 14 days after the change is registered, documents can be served on the company at the previous registered office.
| Guidance Note | Description |
|---|---|
 Registered office address guidance [945kb] | Guidance on the requirements relating to registered office addresses, including the use of a PO Box, display of registered office address and finding out the registered office address of a company |
| Change Company Registered Office submission [3Mb] | Step-by-step guidance on how to change a company registered office address using the Online Services Portal |
Ineffective registered office
A Corporate Service Provider which provides a registered office for a Guernsey company may notify the Registry if a registered office address which it provides is no longer effective. Further information and details of the process is available in the guidance below.
| Guidance Note | Description |
|---|---|
| Registered Office Ineffective - guidance and process [333kb] | Guidance on registered office ineffective, including the process for notifying of an ineffective registered office and what happens once the submission has been made |
| Registered Office Not Effective - submission [1Mb] | Step-by-step guidance on how to file a Registered Office Not Effective submission using the Online Services Portal |
Documents to be held at registered office
Certain documents are required to be kept at the registered office of a company. The documents may also need to be available for inspection (by certain individuals) during ordinary business hours.
| Guidance Note | Description |
|---|---|
| Documents to be held at company registered office - guidance [276kb] | Guidance on which documents need to be kept at the registered office of a company, including which documents need to be kept available for inspection and the contents of each document |
