Guernsey

Guernsey

Our St Peter Port office provides fund administration, corporate services and private capital support through our local Guernsey team.

What we deliver

We provide fund administration, fund accounting, investor services, financial reporting and governance, alongside corporate administration and fiduciary services. The team supports new Guernsey structures and transitions from existing fund administrators, with access to specialists elsewhere in our group where mandates involve additional services or jurisdictions. Explore Fund Services, Corporate Services and Private Capital for the relevant service details.

  • Funds

    Funds

    Administration, accounting, investor services and governance for private capital funds. PE, VC, real estate, debt and alternatives.

  • Corporate

    Corporate

    Corporate administration, accounting and governance for entities, SPVs and related structures, with local specialists connected across Highvern.

  • Private capital & trusts

    Private Capital

    Trust and fiduciary structures for wealth preservation, succession and cross-border planning. Fifty years of it.

Our focus

Guernsey is a self-governing Crown Dependency with its own legal system and financial services regulatory framework.

It has an alternative investment fund industry spanning private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure and private debt. The jurisdiction offers open-ended and closed-ended fund structures, including a Private Investment Fund regime. We operate locally alongside our Jersey and other international teams.

Regulator

Our Guernsey fund administration and fiduciary businesses are regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) for their respective activities. The applicable licence depends on the entity and services provided.

Speak to the Guernsey office

Whether you are establishing a new Guernsey structure, reviewing your current arrangements or considering a change of administrator, our local team can help.

get in touch

Talk to our team — we’ll connect you with the people best placed to help.

Ground Floor, Mill Court, La Charroterie, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1EJ
Office: +44 (0) 1481 720 039

Common questions

What is a Guernsey Private Investment Fund (PIF)?

A Guernsey PIF is a regulated, streamlined fund regime for qualifying private investors. It may be open- or closed-ended and must appoint an appropriately licensed Guernsey designated administrator. A separate Family PIF route is also available.

What services does Highvern provide in Guernsey?

We provide fund administration, accounting, investor services and governance, together with corporate administration and private capital or fiduciary support.

Can Highvern take over an existing Guernsey fund?

Yes. We support transitions between administrators, including planning, migration of records and accounting information, and coordination with managers and service providers.