Residency and visas in Guernsey

Setting up a company in Guernsey and moving to Guernsey are two separate projects. The company can be registered without the owner ever living on the island, while residence, housing and the right to work are decided by the island’s own authorities and depend on the person. A founder planning to relocate, or to bring a manager over, should treat the immigration question as its own workstream and begin early.

Ask a firm whether it has handled relocations like yours, whether it covers family members, and whether it works with a specialist adviser for the application itself. Check if the profile says relocation help is part of the service or a separate extra.

Only three firms on Accountanty offer residency or visa support in Guernsey: 2 corporate services providers and 1 law firm, all part of large networks. Every one of them says it serves foreign clients, and all three work in English, with German and French each offered by one. Funds, private equity and real estate come up at two firms each. The company side is in the Guernsey guide, and the firms for foreign clients page widens the choice.

Firms offering residency and visa support in Guernsey

JTC

Corporate services provider · International network

St Peter Port

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

Languages: English

View profile of JTC

Ogier

Law firm · International network

St Peter Port

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

Languages: English · German · French

View profile of Ogier

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to live in Guernsey to own a Guernsey company?

Not necessarily. The company needs a registered office and a resident agent on the island, but owners can live elsewhere. Living on the island is a separate matter.

Can a corporate service provider arrange my move?

Some help with relocation, usually alongside a lawyer or a specialist. Ask what is included, who files the application and who is responsible for the outcome.

Where do I start if I plan to bring staff to Guernsey?

Begin with the company set up, then ask a firm from this page about the options for each person. Allow time, because the steps depend on the individual.

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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.