Company Identifiers
Guernsey entities are identified using a Registration Number prefixed by the entity type from the Guernsey Register (GFSC - Guernsey Financial Services Commission):| Prefix | Entity Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
CMP | Company (Non-Cellular, Protected Cell, Incorporated Cell) | CMP10001 |
FND | Foundation | FND167 |
LLP | Limited Liability Partnership | LLP149 |
LP | Limited Partnership | LP2075 |
CH | Charity | CH12 |
NP | Non-Profit Organisation | NP2 |
CMP10001, FND56, LP2075).
Search Behaviour
- Entity name: Fuzzy matching for company names
- Registration number: Direct lookup using the official registration number (e.g.,
CMP10001)
Company Profile
For thecompanyProfile endpoint, only the full registration number with prefix is accepted:
- ✅ Correct:
LLP149,CMP10001,CH12 - ❌ Incorrect:
119,433437
Company Status
Company status is extracted from the Guernsey Register. Possible statuses:- Active (
Normal) - Under Insolvency Proceeding (
In Default,Voluntary winding up Part 1 (liquidator appointed)) - Closed (
Wound Up,Struck Off)
| Local Status | Topograph Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Active | Entity is currently operating and in good standing |
| In Default | Under Insolvency Proceeding | Entity is in financial distress |
| Voluntary winding up Part 1 (liquidator appointed) | Under Insolvency Proceeding | Voluntary dissolution in progress |
| Wound Up | Closed | Entity has been dissolved or liquidated |
| Struck Off | Closed | Entity removed from register |
Legal Forms
The local legal form is preserved from the Guernsey Register and standardized to ISO 20275 when possible. Below are examples of the most common legal forms :| Local Name | English Translation | Standardized | ISO 20275 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Cellular Company | Non-Cellular Company | Other | 4C0J |
| Protected Cell Company (PCC) | Protected Cell Company | Corporation | 4C0J |
| Incorporated Cell Company (ICC) | Incorporated Cell Company | Corporation | QJBA |
| Limited Partnership (no separate legal personality) | Limited Partnership | Partnership | 75XK |
| Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) | Limited Liability Partnership | Partnership | Q49K |
| Foundation | Foundation | Nonprofit Organization | 9XFK |
| Charity (International - compulsorily registered) | Charity | Nonprofit Organization | — |
| Non-Profit Organisation (Domestic - compulsorily registered) | Non-Profit Organisation | Nonprofit Organization | — |
Legal Representatives & Other Key Persons
Legal representatives and Other Key Persons are extracted from the Guernsey register.Legal Representatives
Below are examples of common legal representatives roles in Guernsey:| Role | Entity Types | Standardized |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Companies, Charities | Director |
| Councillor | Foundations | Director |
| Member | LLPs | Managing Partner |
| General Partner | LPs | General Partner |
| Chairperson | Non-Profits | Chairman |
| Guardian | Foundations | Other |
Other Key Persons
Below are examples of common non signatory roles in Guernsey:| Role | Entity Types | Standardized |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Agent | All entity types | Other |
| Secretary | Companies | Secretary |
| Treasurer | Non-Profits | Other |
Available Documents
Trade Register Extract
Official document from the Guernsey Register containing current entity information:- Format: PDF
- Content: Complete registration information including legal form, status, registered address, and registered persons
- Language: English
- Processing Time: ~1-3 minutes
| Entity Type | Document Name |
|---|---|
Company (CMP) | Company Statement of Register |
Limited Partnership (LP) | LP Statement of Register |
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) | LLP Statement of Register |
Foundation (FND) | Foundation Statement of Register |
Charity (CH) | Charity Statements |
Non-Profit (NP) | Non-Profit Statements |
Certificate of Incorporation
Historical certificate issued at the time of entity formation:- Format: PDF
- Content: Official certificate confirming incorporation
- Availability: Available for entities that have this document on file
- Processing Time: ~1-3 minutes
Articles of Association
Constitutional documents defining the entity’s governance rules:- Format: PDF
- Content: Articles of Association, Memorandum of Association, and amendments
- Availability: Available when filed with the register
- Processing Time: ~1-3 minutes
Other Filed Documents
Various historical filings available from the register, including:- Annual Validation forms
- Resolutions (including alterations to articles)
- Governance documents
- Winding up documentation
- Processing Time: ~1-3 minutes
Data Coverage
Currently Available:- Entity ID (Registration Number with prefix)
- Legal name (current and historical)
- Incorporation date
- Entity status (active/closed/insolvency) with detailed status
- Legal form (local + English translation + ISO 20275)
- Activity description (local GFSC classification)
- ISIC/NACE activity codes (AI-inferred from activity description)
- Legal address
- Legal representatives (individuals and companies)
- Other key persons (resident agents, secretaries, etc.)
- Documents: Statement of Register, Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Association, filed documents
- Shareholders and ownership structure (private information in Guernsey)
- Financial data extraction from documents
- Phone numbers, email, website
- Employee count
- Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBO) (private as well)
Data Source
All entity data is sourced from the Guernsey Register, operated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC).- Register Portal:
register.gg- Official company search and document purchasing - Data API: Real-time entity information via register APIs