Continuance in

Introduction

Jersey welcomes new business and subject to meeting certain requirements, eligible foreign companies, partnerships, and foundations can apply to continue into Jersey.

This page provides clear, step-by-step guidance to help you navigate the process as simply and efficiently as possible.

Process digitalisation

As part of our commitment to digitalising services, you can now apply for a company continuance using only the Incorporate a Company form, available on myRegistry.

Using this single form means:

  • you pay one fee
  • you no longer need to upload extra documents through the Submission Uploader, such as the C100 form

See more information on how we have improved the submission process.

Quick guide – companies only

  1. Log on to myRegistry and select ‘Incorporate a Company’.
  2. Select the service level agreement (SLA) 'Continuance In – 5 Day SLA'.
  3. Refer to the Continuance In checklist to make sure you have the correct documents and to help avoid delays or rejections.

The following Jersey laws should be read alongside this guidance:

Partnerships and foundations

Please continue to use the Submission Uploader for partnership and foundation continuance requests.

We are working to digitalise more products and services, and we appreciate your understanding during this process.

Full details on how to submit a partnership or foundation continuance can be found on their make a change pages.

What you need to do – companies

To apply for a continuance into Jersey, submit a Company Incorporation application through myRegistry.

Key steps:

  • provide all the information and documents required for a standard company incorporation
  • select and pay for the Continuance In – 5 Day SLA option. Once selected, a dedicated tab will open for uploading the documents required by law for a Continuance In.

This process does not create a new legal entity. It allows us to maintain a consistent approach to oversight and approval in line with our registry processing statement and sound business policy.

Making your submission

Visit our how to incorporate a company in Jersey page for full guidance on preparing and submitting your application.

On this page, you will find:

  • an overview of the key steps in the incorporation process
  • essential legal requirements and ongoing reporting obligations after the company has continued in
  • a practical pre-submission checklist to help you make sure you have everything ready

myRegistry access

myRegistry is our online portal for all company registrations and updates to information we hold. 

To use myRegistry, you need an account. If you do not already have one, you must register to receive a username and password. For step-by-step registration instructions, visit myRegistry help.

Additional resources for regulated professionals:

Registrar approval – certificate of Continuance In

Following the registration of the memorandum and articles of association of the company, we will issue the certificate of Continuance In to the person who submitted the application.

Continuance in checklist

This checklist will help you prepare everything you need before completing the Continuance In section of the Company Incorporation application.

It follows the structure of the questions on the Continuance In tab and is designed to help you avoid common errors that can cause applications to be returned.

Note: the Continuance In tab will only appear when you select the 'Continuance In – 5 Day SLA' fee on the Company Incorporation submission via myRegistry.

Print our Continuance In checklist.

You are not required to submit this checklist with your submission.

Mandatory submission information required Checklist
Name of company to be continued into Jersey 
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Current registration number
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Current date of registration
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Current jurisdiction of incorporation
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Contact email address of the registry department/ registrar of companies (or equivalent)
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Address of the company’s current registered office in country or territory of incorporation
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Proposed date of registration of continuance in (if known)
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Are you required to obtain consent for the proposed continuance from the current jurisdiction?   Yes or no
Does the company have an interest in immovable property in Jersey? Yes or no

 

Mandatory documentation to be uploaded Checklist

Current Memorandum and Articles:

Certified copy required. Certification may be carried out by an appropriately authorised person in the company’s current jurisdiction, in accordance with Article 127K(1)(A) of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991. 
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Financial Statements:

To the year-end, not exceeding 12 months prior to the application. 

For Public Companies, these must be audited.

For Private Companies, where an audit in not required in the jurisdiction they have been prepared in, please attach a cover note to the financial statements, confirming no audit is required.

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Statutory statement of solvency:

Signed by each person who is a director of the applicant in accordance with Article 127W; having made full inquiries into the affairs of the applicants, the directors reasonably believe that:

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  • (1)(a) the applicant is and, if the application is granted, will upon the issue to it of a certificate of continuance, be able to discharge its liabilities as they fall due; and
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  • (1)(b) that having regard to the Company,
    • I.    the prospectus of the Company,
    • II.    the intentions of the directors with respect to the management of the Company's business, and
    • III.    the amount and character of the financial resources that will in the directors' view be available to the Company,

    •  the Company will be able to - 
      I.    continue to carry on business, and
      II.    discharge its liabilities as they fall due, 
      until the expiry of the period of 12 months immediately following the date on which the statement is signed.

      until the expiry of the period of 12 months immediately following the date on which the statement is signed.

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(3) Where new Directors will be appointed on continuance, the statement must include a declaration, as stated in Article 127w (3), signed by each person who is to be a director upon its continuance ☐

Signed by each of the Directors.

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Advocate’s certificate of compliance:

Signed and received in accordance with Article 127K(2).

127K (2) (d) & (e) can be accepted from the Directors;

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  • (a) that the body corporate is authorized, by the laws of the jurisdiction under which it is incorporated, to make the application to the Commission;
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  • (b) where the constitution of the body corporate or the law of that jurisdiction requires that any authorization be given for the application to the Commission, that it has been given;

 

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  • (c) that if a certificate of continuance is issued under Company Law pursuant to the application under Article 127K(2), the body will thereupon cease to be incorporated under the other jurisdiction;
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  • (d) that if a Certificate of Continuance is so issued, the interests of the members and the creditors of the body corporate will not be unfairly prejudiced;
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  • (e) that the body corporate is not prevented by Article 127I from making the application (if not covered separately by way of directors' representation).
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A statement signed by Directors or Advocate in accordance with Article 127I:

127I Statement may be included with the Declaration of Solvency signed in accordance with 127W above and must include:

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  • The Company is not being wound up, or is in liquidation or is subject to a declaration under the Désastre Law.
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  • The Company is not insolvent.
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  • The Company has not appointed a receiver, manager or administrator (by whatever name any such person is called), whether by a court or in some other manner, in respect of any property of that body corporate or Company.
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  • The Company has not entered into a compromise or arrangement with a creditor (not being a compromise or arrangement approved by the Commission) and that compromise or arrangement is in force.
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  • An application is pending before a court for the winding up or liquidation of that body corporate or Company, or to have it declared insolvent, or for a declaration under the Désastre Law, or for the appointment of such a receiver, manager or administrator or for the approval of such a compromise or arrangement.
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Signed by each of the Directors. 

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Letter of consent:

If you are you required to obtain consent for the proposed continuance from the current jurisdiction. Attach a letter of consent from the Registry (or equivalent) in the current jurisdiction, where the company is registered.

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Interest in immovable property in Jersey:

If the company has an interest in immovable property in Jersey, provide confirmation that the Judicial Grefe has been notified 28 days prior to the continuance being completed (Article 214)

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Trust Company Service Providers (TCSPs) can also refer to our helpful tips to avoid common pitfalls: TCSP submissions: how to avoid common pitfalls.

Further information on how we will handle your application is available in our Registry processing statement.

Your future commitments

Once a company has continued into Jersey, it must meet certain legal obligations.

You can find more information here:

Full details are available in the 'your future commitments section' of our incorporate a company page.

Additional support

If you are unsure about any requirements:

Note: our team cannot provide legal advice, but we can help with questions about how to submit.