Workflow checklist
- Identify the registry. www.guernseyregistry.com
- Check access requirements. Account required: No. Local ID required: No.
- Plan budget. Price range: USD 0.00. Payment methods: Not published; confirm at source.
- Anticipate friction. Captcha / 2FA: Unknown. English UI: Yes.
- Plan turnaround. Expected: Unknown.
- Verify recency. Last verified: 4 Sept 2026. Confirm current pricing at the official registry before submitting.
TL;DR. Guernsey’s companies register is the Guernsey Registry at https://www.guernseyregistry.com. Its Company Searches page states that searches run on the Online Services Portal, that “You do not need to be logged in to the system to perform a search”, and that “Basic company information (such as registered office address, registration date, company status and economic activity code) is available free of charge.” The portal itself, https://portal.guernseyregistry.com/, loads only an empty application frame, so its search form is not described here. The fee schedule at https://www.guernseyregistry.com/companyfees lists the Statement of the Register and the Certificate of Good Standing at £15 (electronic), £50 (certified electronic) and £100 (certified paper).
What is the official Guernsey business registry?
The Guernsey Registry is the States of Guernsey register for companies, limited partnerships, LLPs, foundations and related entities in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. The live home lists Limited Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, Foundations and Limited Partnerships, each with a Search the … Register link.
Guernsey is a Crown Dependency: not part of the UK and not part of the EU. Company law is the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (as amended), linked from the Company Searches page.
The GFSC supervises licensed financial services; gfsc.gg is a separate site and is not a company search.
What can you search?
Stated on the Company Searches page:
- Online search via https://portal.guernseyregistry.com/ without being logged in (guidance text)
- Basic information free of charge: registered office address, registration date, company status, economic activity code
- Directors via a paid Statement of the Register
- Shareholder information is not kept by the Registry (live sentence)
The portal loads only an empty application frame, so the search screen behind it is not described here.
The home also links Search the Limited Liability Partnerships Register, Search the Foundations Register and Search the limited partnerships Register. Those target pages are not described in this guide.
How much does it cost?
From the Limited Companies fee schedule at https://www.guernseyregistry.com/companyfees:
| Item | Cost (GBP) | Cost (USD, approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic company information (guidance: free of charge) | 0 | Unknown |
| Statement of the Register (electronic) | 15 | Unknown |
| Statement of the Register (certified electronic) | 50 | Unknown |
| Statement of the Register (certified paper) | 100 | Unknown |
| Certificate of Good Standing (electronic / certified electronic / certified paper) | 15 / 50 / 100 | Unknown |
| Copy of memorandum or articles (electronic / certified electronic / certified paper) | 15 / 50 / 100 | Unknown |
| Copy of an entire company file | 100 | Unknown |
The fee schedule publishes no US dollar equivalents and names no card brands. Incorporation fees on the same schedule, for example the £100 standard rate, are formation charges rather than search fees.
Do you need a local account or ID?
The guidance says you do not need to be logged in to perform a search, and it mentions no Guernsey identity document. The portal itself loads only an empty application frame, so its screens are not described here.
Is the website in English?
Yes. The home, Company Searches and fee schedule pages are in English.
What’s the turnaround time?
Unknown for searches. The fee schedule quotes 24 hours, 2 hours and 15 minutes for incorporation products, not for search.
Is there an API?
No public developer API is documented for the Guernsey Registry.
What you legally cannot do
The Company Searches page links the Guernsey Registry Data Processing Notices. Bulk scraping of the portal is not granted. The beneficial ownership register is not described as public on those search pages; confirm at source. Shareholder information is explicitly not kept by the Registry.
Practical tips for foreign compliance buyers
- The portal loads an empty application frame. Use the guidance and fee pages for what the Registry publishes.
- Directors are not in the free basic set. Order a Statement of the Register (£15-100).
- Shareholders are not at the Registry. Do not expect a shareholder download.
- GFSC licence check is a parallel task for claimed financial firms and is not covered by this guide.
- FATF status is not covered by this guide; confirm at source.
Alternatives if you cannot access the registry directly
- Guernsey Registry guidance and fee pages for what the Registry says is free and what is paid.
- OpenCorporates: indicative name checks only.
- GFSC-licensed fiduciaries for agent-held records, under AML rules, not as a public UBO website.
Local data suppliers
Guernsey has no dedicated domestic credit bureau identified in this guide. International platforms and St Peter Port fiduciaries are the usual enhanced due diligence path.
FAQ
Is Guernsey part of the UK?
No. It is a Crown Dependency with its own company law.
What is Guernsey’s beneficial ownership regime?
The Company Searches page offers no public beneficial ownership search; confirm at source.
Is Guernsey on the FATF grey list?
Not covered by this guide; confirm at source.
Does the Registry keep shareholder information?
No. The Registry states: “Shareholder information is not kept by the Registry.”
What is Guernsey’s corporate tax rate?
The Registry’s search and fee pages do not print a rate; confirm at source.
Last verified: 2026-09-04. Sources: guernseyregistry.com; its Company Searches guidance, which says basic information is free of charge; portal.guernseyregistry.com, which loads an empty application frame; and the companyfees schedule listing £15, £50 and £100.