Guernsey as an investment funds domicile: benefits and regulations

Abstract

Purpose

To explain the benefits and the regulations pertaining to Guernsey as a domicile for investment funds.

Design/Methodology/Approach

Explains the benefits of Guernsey as a fund domicile, the regulatory regime, and the types of fund vehicles used in Guernsey, registered and authorized.

Findings

Guernsey is one of the world’s largest offshore finance centers, with a thriving funds industry. The benefits of Guernsey as a fund domicile are substantial, including a proportionate, flexible and competitive funds regulatory regime, a stable political and legal structure, and a wealth of first-class fund service providers.

Originality/Value

Expert guidance from experienced investment-fund lawyers.

Citation

Alexander, B.A., Andersen, C., Boyce, A., Carey, T., Crosland, D., Lane, T. and Morgan, B. (2021), "Guernsey as an investment funds domicile: benefits and regulations", Journal of Investment Compliance, Vol. 22 No. 4, pp. 309-321. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOIC-05-2021-0025