Jersey Company Documents

As company incorporation agents our experience and relationship with the Jersey Registrar of Companies which is part of the Financial Services Commission means, we can obtain registry copies of company documents and conduct comprehensive Jersey company searches.

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How to Order Jersey Company Documents

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Jersey Company Search Report

The Jersey company search is a summary of the latest information filed at Financial Services Commission.

We can conduct searches on any Jersey registered company under the The Companies (Jersey) Law 1991.

The contents of a Jersey company search report include:

• Company Name
• Previous Company Names – where available, including date to and from
• Company Number
• Date of Incorporation/ Date Registered
• Company Type – Registered Private Company
• Business Code – RC
• Company Status – Live
• Registered Office Address
• Share status
• List of Documents filed including – document name, document code and date filed
• Shareholders – In Jersey it is mandatory to submit details of company shareholders to the Financial Services Commission – the details in the search include the name, address, number of shares held by shareholders at date of last return, class of share and any addition remarks. This information is available where an Annual Return has been filed.
• Directors – Although details of the directors are submitted to the Financial Services Commission this information is kept confidential. As a result the information a company search can provide on company directors is limited
• Classes of Share issued
• Number of Shares issued in total as of last annual return.
• Copy of the most recent Annual Return included within the search report – where filed

Jersey Certificate of Good Standing

We can supply a Certificate of Good Standing issued by the Registrar of Companies, confirms the company has a status of Good Standing with the registry and is up to date with the statutory filing requirements.

On the certificate the Registrar of Companies certifies that the private company was incorporated in Jersey under The Companies (Jersey) Law 1991. The Certificate of Good Standing includes the company name, registration date, registration number and the registered office of the private company. The Jersey Certificate of Good Standing features an authentication ID which can be validated online at the registry.

Company Registers

Companies are obliged to keep director and company secretary registers, which are held at the companies registered office address. These documents are available for the registrar for inspection on demand but, are not available for public inspection.

Memorandum of Association

We can provide copies of the Memorandum of Association which includes, the company name, registered office, registered agent, business activities, authorised and issued share capital, objects and powers of the Jersey company.

Share Capital & Financial Statements

There is no minimum share capital requirements for a company incorporation in Jersey and share capital may be expressed in any currency.

Accounts of private companies do not have to be filed with the Jersey Financial Services Commission. There are no requirements to have company accounts audited.

Company Directors & Shareholders

Companies in Jersey require only one director, with no restrictions placed on nationality or residency. Detailed information on the directors must be submitted to the Financial Services Department and are kept confidential.

A company in Jersey is required to have a minimum of two shareholders, with no restrictions placed upon nationality or residency. The maximum number of shareholders is 30, unless the Jersey Financial Services Commission allows otherwise in certain circumstances.

Jersey Certificate of Incorporation

We can provide a Certificate of Incorporation for any company registered with the Jersey Financial Services Commission – Companies Registry. The Registrar issues a copy or a certified copy confirming that a company is incorporated under The Companies (Jersey) Law 1991

The Certificate includes the following:

• Company Name
• Date of Incorporation
• Company Number
• Companies Act

Apostille Company Documents

We can assist with obtaining an Apostille for Jersey company documents. An Apostille is an official certificate issued under the Hague Convention that authenticates the origin of a public document, allowing it to be recognised internationally. This service applies to documents such as Certificates of Incorporation, Certificates of Good Standing, and other official company documents issued by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. Securing an Apostille ensures your Jersey company documents are accepted by foreign authorities, enhancing their credibility and facilitating global business operations.