Guernsey has long been one of the world's premier jurisdictions for investment funds -
There are a number of advantages for using Guernsey as a jurisdiction, including the wide variety of company and limited partnership...more
1/7/2025
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What is a UK REIT?
A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), despite the name, is a company (or group of companies) carrying on a property rental and investment business which, if it meets certain conditions, can elect to...more
Guernsey and Jersey have long been popular places used by private equity investors in acquisitions of target businesses given the advantages they offer over other jurisdictions. We're taking a closer look at some of these...more
3/5/2024
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On 1 April 2022, the UK introduced a new tax advantaged corporate structure, a “qualifying asset holding company” (“QAHC”), which benefits from a number of UK tax breaks.
A crucial requirement for QAHC eligibility is...more
The Private Investment Fund Rules ("PIF") regime was updated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission ("GFSC") in 2021 to expand the available PIF product options. PIFs are governed by the Private Investment Fund Rules...more