Accounting and bookkeeping in Guernsey

Running a Guernsey company means a steady yearly cycle rather than a single event. The Registry states that all Guernsey companies must file an annual validation between 1 January and the last day of February, and that filing sits alongside the bookkeeping and accounts the directors are responsible for. Owners who live abroad usually want one local team that keeps the records current so that nothing is chased at the last minute.

When you read the profiles, compare what each firm does for a trading company against what it does for a trust, a foundation or a family vehicle, because the day-to-day work is different. Ask who prepares the accounts, who signs them off, and whether the fee also covers the annual filings.

Accountanty shows 19 firms offering accounting in Guernsey, and the page is dominated by corporate services providers: 14 of them, with 4 accounting firms and 1 law firm. The size split is 7 medium, 7 large networks and 5 small practices. Eleven work in English, two in German and two in French. Seven say they serve foreign clients. Family offices (9 firms) are mentioned more than real estate (8) or funds (7). Every one of these firms is in St Peter Port; the Guernsey guide explains the steps before the first set of books.

Firms offering accounting in Guernsey

Praxis

Corporate services provider · International network

St Peter Port

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Payroll
  • +3 more
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JTC

Corporate services provider · International network

St Peter Port

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +3 more

Languages: English

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Ogier

Law firm · International network

St Peter Port

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +2 more

Languages: English · German · French

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Belasko

Corporate services provider · Medium-sized firm

St Peter Port

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Bank account assistance
  • +1 more
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Frequently asked questions

Does a Guernsey company need accounts every year?

The directors are responsible for proper records, and the Registry requires an annual validation each year. A firm normally handles the books and the filing together, so ask for a single yearly fee.

Are most accounting firms in Guernsey also corporate service providers?

Many are. Fourteen of the 19 firms on this page are corporate services providers, so one office can often look after both the company records and the accounts.

Can I use a Guernsey accountant if I live abroad?

Yes. Seven firms say they serve foreign clients. Ask how documents are signed remotely and how often you will receive management figures.

Other services in Guernsey

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Setting up a company in Guernsey: the guide and every firm

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules, rates and fees change: check them with the official sources linked on this page or with a qualified adviser before you act.