
Strengths

SELF-governing and self-funding
Guernsey has been independent for more than 800 years, making its own laws and raising its own taxes.

fighting financial crime
Guernsey is compliant with Moneyval and fully committed to the implementation of FATF and CFT recommendations

TOP CREDIT RATING
Guernsey has an AA- credit rating from Standard & Poor's, representing the island's 'very strong' capacity to meet its financial commitments.

INNOVATION
Guernsey is proud of its reputation for financial services innovation, including protected cell companies, and the Private Investment Fund.

BEST-IN-CLASS REGULATION
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC), while robust, has a reputation for being pragmatic and flexible and for its open-door approach.

TAX NEUTRAL
Guernsey’s tax neutrality facilitates substantial investment to and from the UK and Europe. Read more here

ACCOUNTANCY EXPERTISE
There are more than 500 qualified accountants in Guernsey working in the finance industry and beyond.

LAW EXPERTISE
There are more than 150 Guernsey-qualified lawyers with rights of audience in the Courts of Guernsey and a similar number of solicitors practicing in the island’s firms.