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Resident agent

In Guernsey and Alderney: the local person or firm responsible for the company on the island.

What it is

Either a director of the company who lives on the island, or a licensed corporate services provider. In Guernsey the resident agent keeps the details of the company’s beneficial owners.

What it is not

Not a Jersey role: a Jersey company has no resident agent — it has a nominated person and a registered office instead.

Place by place

  • Guernsey

    A Guernsey-resident director, or a corporate services provider.

  • Alderney

    An Alderney-resident director, or a corporate services provider.

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