Guernsey Company for Consulting & Advisory
The offshore world has professionalised dramatically over the last decade. Substance rules, beneficial-ownership registers and bank compliance have raised the bar — and raised the value of getting the structure right.
Guernsey invented the protected cell company — now copied across the offshore world. For consulting & advisory, the Guernsey Company offers 0% standard corporate rate, formation in 3–5 business days and non-public register — this guide explains where it fits, where it doesn't, and how to bank it.
Why Consulting & Advisory Businesses Choose Guernsey
The jurisdiction's core profile — insurance cells (pcc/icc), private equity — maps naturally onto consulting & advisory. TIEA network, which shapes how cross-border income should be routed. Capital rules are founder-friendly: no minimum capital.
Structure Blueprint
- Entity. Guernsey Company under the Companies (Guernsey) Law 2008, with activity clause drafted for consulting & advisory.
- Banking. Matched to your corridors — regional banks, global tier-1s or licensed EMIs depending on volumes and counterparties.
- Compliance. Substance assessment, beneficial-ownership filing and a renewal calendar (annual validation).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guernsey suitable for consulting & advisory?
Guernsey is engineered for insurance cells (pcc/icc), private equity, which aligns with consulting & advisory where the tax position (0% standard corporate rate) and banking access fit your corridors. We validate fit before you incorporate.
How fast can I start trading?
Incorporation completes in 3–5 business days; add banking of one to six weeks. Contracts can be signed the day the certificate issues.
What are the ongoing obligations?
Annual validation. Economic-substance classification applies if your activity is a 'relevant activity' — we assess this in the structuring call.
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