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These details are provided to give some measure of guidance to the application processes required under the Protection of Investors Law (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1987, as amended and should not be taken as a definitive version of the requirements of the Law.

The Commission should be contacted to clarify any points in relation to the application process but for the avoidance of any doubt applicants are strongly recommended to take legal advice.

Information for applicants for investment business (Pdf)

CONTENTS

General information for applicants
Applying for a licence to conduct investment business
Applying for the authorisation of a collective investment scheme
Applying for registration of a collective investment scheme
Notification in respect of Non-Guernsey schemes
Guidance in respect of Qualifying Investor Funds
Guidance in respect of Registered Collective Investment Schemes
Guidance in respect of Fast Track Application Process
Guidance in respect of notifications of new Directors, Controllers and Partners of Licensees under The Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1987, as amended

 
APPLICATION FORMS (PDF 5 FORMAT)
New Promoters Introductory Checklist - updated August 2005  
Form GFA Application for outline acceptance of a collective investment fund, open or closed-ended
Form APA Application for authorisation of a Class A open-ended fund
Form APB Application for authorisation of a class B open-ended fund
Form APQ Application for authorisation of a Class Q open-ended fund
Form APP Application for registration of a prospectus
Form APC Application Form in respect of a closed-ended fund
Form REG Application in respect of a Registered Closed-Ended or Open-Ended Collective Investment Scheme
Form QIF Application in respect of a Qualifying Investor Fund
Form RA/1 Application for a licence to carry on controlled investment business
Form FTL Application for a Fast Track Licence
Form PQ Personal Questionnaires
Form PD Personal Declarations
Form 28A Notifications of new Directors, Controllers and Partners of Licensees under The Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1987, as amended
NOTIFICATION FORM
Form EX with guidance notes Prior notice to the Commission of intention to promote certain collective investment schemes with a main place of business in
  • The UK
  • Jersey
  • The Isle of Man
  • The Republic of Ireland

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