On this page you can access a range of articles, books and online resources providing quick links to country profiles, economic updates, industry reports and national statistics.
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Economic and political outlook
Browse the latest summaries, profiles and news updates on current economic and political conditions, future trends and forecasts.
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Accounting
See our separate guide to accounting in Guernsey which includes information on accounting practice in the Channel Islands.
Business and investment
We have a separate guide to resources for Doing business in Guernsey focusing on business operations in the country.
Companies
We can provide ICAEW members with financial data and reports for companies in this country through our company research service.
Company registration
The Guernsey Register holds information on all companies registered in Guernsey. A Company search is available, with charges applying for some information.
Corporate governance
Code of Corporate Governance (PDF 564.80kb/15 pages)
Full text of the Code issued by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission in September 2011.
European Corporate Governance Institute: Index of codes
The ECGI provides a listing of corporate governance codes from Guernsey, with links to downloadable PDFs and useful organisations. You can also search the codes database by country, title, language and year of publication.
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Statistics
National statistics
Facts & Figures
International statistics
Taxation
See our separate guide to taxation in Guernsey for links to the latest developments, tax rates and information on tax treaties.
Legislation
Guernsey Financial Services Commission
Statutory body that regulates financial business in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. The website provides access to full-text legislation and standards pertinent to the Finance Sector.
Guernsey Legal Resources
Archive of laws and ordinances enacted in Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Bailiwick. Statutory Instruments, law reports and other legal documents are also available.
Guernsey Registry
Company registry in Guernsey. The website includes the full text of relevant legislation and regulations, including:
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The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008
Consolidated version (available to download in PDF format) of the legislation, which came into effect on 1 July 2008 replacing the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 1994.
States of Guernsey Income Tax
Resources include the full text of income tax legislation and other laws and ordinances.
The ‘solvency test’ under Guernsey company law (PDF 83.77kb/16 pages)
Guidance from the Association of Investment Companies (AITC) for directors of Guernsey investment companies. Published in January 2009.
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