Make a change to a company
Change your registered office address
You can do this by completing the 'change of registered address' form in myRegistry. You must be a nominated person of the company to submit this form.
Go to your portfolio, select the company you want to make the change to and select 'start new submission'. Select 'change of registered address' from the list.
Help completing the form
| Form question | Guidance |
| Search address | This must be an address in Jersey |
| Effective date of address change | The date that the change of address occurred |
Authorisation of use of registered office address
You can submit a notification that an occupier does / does not authorise their premises for use as a registered office by completing one of the forms below and uploading them via the 'form uploader' in myRegistry.
Form to notify that an occupier does not authorise their premises to be the registered office of a named company C14a
Form to notify that an occupier authorises their premises to be the registered office of a named company C14b
Notice of registered office C14
Change of activities
You can do this by completing the 'change of activities' form in myRegistry. You must be a nominated person of the company to submit this form.
Go to your portfolio, select the company you want to make the change to and select 'start new submission'. Select 'change of activities' from the list.
You must give us details of the activity of the company. You must confirm if the activity will conflict with the Sound Business Policy (SBP).
Help completing the form
| Form question | Guidance |
| Nature of business | If the nature of business of your company has changed, select the new type of trading activity from the list. If you are a local business, you can only select number 4, 5 or 6. |
| Sensitive activity | Sensitive activities are listed in table 1 or 2 of the SBP. If the company will undertake an activity in the tables, you must provide as much detail as possible on the activity. You must also tell us if any subsidiaries, affiliates or associated vehicles of the company conduct, or will conduct, activities which conflict with the SBP, and provide details. We may request further information if the activity is unclear. |
| Non-sensitive activity | Non-sensitive activities are those that do not conflict with the SBP. For example, if the company is going to hold real estate or conduct a local (non-sensitive) trade. If the activity of the company is not listed in the specified list on the form, select ‘other’ and provide details. |
File a special resolution
You can do this by completing the special resolution in myRegistry. You must be a nominated person of the company to submit this form.
Go to your portfolio, select the company you want to make the change to and select 'start new submission'. Select the special resolution type from the list.
You can do the following by submitting a special resolution form via myRegistry.
- change the status or type of your company
- amend your articles of association
- change your company name
- change your company's limited life date
- alter the share capital of your company
- liquidate / dissolve your company
Special resolutions must be received and registered within 21 days of the meeting date. If they are received after the 21 day period you will incur a late filing fee.
Change company of company type - help completing the form
| Form question | Guidance |
| Company type | You can change your company type or status, or both. For example, change your private limited company to a public limited company (PLC). |
| Legal ending | Select the relevant legal ending for your company. For example, the name of a private limited company should end with ‘Limited’, ‘Ltd’, ‘avec responsabilité limitée’ or ‘a.r.l’. |
| Date of meeting | The date that the meeting was held. |
| Effective date | This cannot be a date in the past or in the future. Enter the date you are filing the special resolution. |
| Special resolution attachment | You must upload a copy of the completed and signed special resolution. |
Amend your articles of association - help completing the form
| Form question | Guidance |
| Standard table adopted | Tell us whether your has adopted all or part only of the standard table out in Companies (Standard Table) (Jersey) Order 1992. Select 'no' if you are using your own articles of association. |
| Effective date | This cannot be a date in the past or in the future. Enter the date you are filing the special resolution. |
| Special resolution attachment | You must upload a copy of the completed and signed special resolution. |
| Memorandum / Article attachment | You must upload your amended articles of association, or an extract of the amended section of the articles. |
| Date of meeting | The date that the meeting was held. |
Change of company name - help completing the form
| Form question | Guidance |
| Reserved name | If you have reserved your company name and it has been registered, select 'reserved name' and enter your reserved name / number. If entering the reserved number you must start with 'RN'. |
| Proposed name |
To change your company name without reserved a name first, select 'proposed name'. Selecting this option will extend the time it takes to process the incorporation. This will increase the service level time by one working day. |
| Legal ending | Select the relevant legal ending for your company. For example, the name of a private limited company should end with ‘Limited’, ‘Ltd’, ‘avec responsabilité limitée’ or ‘a.r.l’. |
| Check name | You must check if your requested name is available. Type it into the 'requested name' box and click 'check name'. Your requested name will need to be reviewed. We cannot guarantee that it will be accepted. You will need to change your proposed name and memorandum and articles of association name if it is not suitable. |
| Effective date | This cannot be a date in the past or in the future. Enter the date you are filing the special resolution. |
| Special resolution attachment | You must upload a copy of the completed and signed special resolution. |
| Date of meeting | The date that the meeting was held. |
Once you have made your submission, you can check it out and pay the fee. This fee is non-refundable.
Change limited life date - help completing the form
| Form question | Guidance |
| Remove limited life | Remove the company's limited life date so that it is no longer a limited life comp. |
| Extend limited life | Extend the limited life company to a date in the future. |
| Effective date | This cannot be a date in the past or in the future. Enter the date you are filing the special resolution. |
| Special resolution attachment | You must upload a copy of the completed and signed special resolution. |
| Date of meeting | The date that the meeting was held. |
Alter the share capital of the company - help completing the form
| Form question | Guidance |
| Date of meeting | The date that the meeting was held. |
| Special resolution attachment | You must upload a copy of the completed and signed special resolution. |
| Par value | Par value shares may be issued in various classes. The number of shares of each class which a par value company is authorised to issue is stated in its memorandum of association. A holder of limited shares has limited liability. A holder of unlimited shares has unlimited liability. |
| No par value | No par value shares may be issued in various classes. The number of shares of each class which a no par value company is authorised to issue is stated in its memorandum of association. No par value companies can issue an unrestricted amount of no par value shares. A holder of limited shares has limited liability. A holder of unlimited shares has unlimited liability. |
| Preset par value | These values are those that are commonly used upon setting up a company. Only select this option if the share values, numbers and liability in your company's memorandum of association match these values. |
Reduction in share capital
The share capital reduction documents must comply with Article 61 of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991. Choose the 'change of shares' special resolution, detail the new share values and upload the special resolution, minutes and statement of solvency as one document.
Dissolve your company or place it into liquidation - help completing the form
| Form question | Guidance |
| Date of meeting | The date that the meeting was held. |
| Special resolution attachment | You must upload a copy of the completed and signed special resolution. |
| Statement of solvency attachment | You must upload a copy of the completed statement of solvency signed by all of the directors of the company. This statement must be completed and signed same day or not more than 28 days before the company passes a special resolution that it be wound up summarily. |
| Statement (a) the company has no assets and no liabilities | If the company has no assets and no liabilities, the company will be dissolved on registration of this statement. |
| Statement (b) the company has assets and no liabilities. | If the company has assets and no liabilities, the company will be placed into liquidation on registration of this statement. |
| Statement (c) the company will be able to discharge its liabilities in full within 6 months. | If the company will be able to discharge its liabilities in full within 6 months, the company will be placed into liquidation on registration of this statement. |
| Statement (d) the company has liabilities that will fall due more than 6 months after commencement of the winding up that it will be able to discharge in full as they fall due. | If the company has liabilities that will fall due more than 6 months after commencement of the winding up and will be able to discharge in full as they fall due, the company will be placed into liquidation on registration of this statement. |
Required forms
Statement of solvency on commencement of a summary winding up form C60
Statement of solvency on completion of a summary winding up form C61
File public company accounts
Jersey public companies must file audited accounts with the Registry within seven months of their financial year-end. You can do this by completing the 'annual accounts' form in myRegistry. You must be a nominated person of the company to submit this form.
Go to your portfolio, select the company you want to make the change to and select 'start new submission'. Select 'annual accounts' from the list.
File annual accounts - help completing the form
| Form question | Guidance |
| Annual accounts attachment | Upload the public company accounts, auditors report and any other required confirmations as one document. |
| Date of meeting | The date that the accounts were signed off and the directors declarations were made. |
Once you have made your submission, you can check it out and pay the fee. This fee is non-refundable.
Apply for an extension
If your company cannot meet the deadline for filing your audited accounts, you can apply for an extension.
You will need to do this no later than one month before the end of the seven-month filing period after your company’s year-end.
You will need to complete the following form, explaining how why you cannot file your audited accounts on time. You can submit this form via the 'form uploader' submission as 'other registry correspondence' in myRegistry.
Depending on your circumstances, we will either:
- Extend the filing period by setting a final deadline
- Request further information
- Advise you that we are not satisfied with your reasons for the late filing and therefore not grant an extension
Register a change to a company's associated party information
You can do this in myRegistry by completing the update associated parties form. Changes must be submitted within 21 days.
Guidance on the update associated parties form.
Continuances
Continue your Jersey company to an overseas jurisdiction - help completing the form
Complete all of the required documents under Article 127T of the Companies Law, including a company special resolution. Once logged into myRegistry, select 'start new submission' and select 'Form uploader'. Select 'continuance out of company' from the list. You must be a nominated person of the company to submit this form.
You will need to make sure all of your associated party (beneficial owner, controller, significant person and member) information is up to date before you submit your application.
| Form question | Guidance |
| Attachments - Upload file | You can upload multiple documents in this submission. Upload each document separately using the upload facility. |
Once you have made your submission, you can check it out and pay the fee. This fee is non-refundable.
Continue your company from an overseas jurisdiction into Jersey
To continue your company into Jersey, please follow this guidance.
Our team will review the documents once you have made your submission and paid the required fee. This fee is non-refundable.
Mergers and demergers
Merger or demerger of Jersey companies - helping complete the form
Complete all of the required documents in accordance with Part 18B of the Companies Law or the Companies (demerger) (Jersey) Regulations 2018. Once logged into myRegistry, select 'start new submission' and select 'Form uploader'. Select 'merger / demerger of Jersey companies' from the list.
You will need to make sure all of the associated party (beneficial owner, controller, significant person and member) information is up to date for all of the merging companies before you submit your application.
| Form question | Guidance |
| Attachments - Upload file | You can upload multiple documents in this submission. Upload each document separately using the upload facility. |
| Company forms |
If a new body will be formed as a result of the merger, you will need to complete and upload the following forms, in addition to the forms required under the Companies Law or the Demerger Regulations: Company application incorporation form (control of borrowing order application) Provide the associated parties information by completing one or both of the following forms. Use this form if the associated party is an individual: company's directors and company secretary are individual persons: Associated parties addendum form - individual Use this form if the associated parties is a corporate or legal entity, for example a corporate director: Associated parties addendum form - corporate or legal entity Find out more about this new requirement on our website. Memorandum and articles of association must be uploaded as one document, behind your statement of particulars. Statement of particulars on incorporation of a private company form C3 |
Merger of a Jersey company with other bodies or overseas bodies - up to 5 entities - help completing the form
Complete all of the required documents in accordance with Part 18B of the Companies Law. Once logged into myRegistry, select 'start new submission' and select 'Form uploader'. Select 'merger of a Jersey company with other bodies or overseas bodies - up to 5 entities' from the list.
You will need to make sure all of the associated party (beneficial owner, controller, significant person and member) information is up to date for all of the Jersey merging bodies before you submit your application.
| Form question | Guidance |
| Attachments - Upload file | You can upload multiple documents in this submission. Upload each document separately using the upload facility. |
| Company forms |
If a new body (Jersey registered) will be formed as a result of the merger, you will need to complete and upload the following forms, in addition to the forms required under the Companies Law or the Demerger Regulations: Company application incorporation form (control of borrowing order application) Provide the associated parties information by completing one or both of the following forms. Use this form if the associated party is an individual: company's directors and company secretary are individual persons: Associated parties addendum form - individual Use this form if the associated parties is a corporate or legal entity, for example a corporate director: Associated parties addendum form - corporate or legal entity Find out more about this new requirement on our website. Memorandum and articles of association must be uploaded as one document, behind your statement of particulars. Statement of particulars on incorporation of a private company form C3 |
Once you have made your submission, you can check it out and pay the fee. This fee is non-refundable.
Merger of a Jersey company with other bodies or overseas bodies - more than 5 entities - help completing the form
Complete all of the required documents in accordance with Part 18B of the Companies Law. Once logged into myRegistry, select 'start new submission' and select 'Form uploader'. Select 'merger of a Jersey company with other bodies or overseas bodies - more than 5 entities' from the list.
You will need to make sure all of the associated party (beneficial owner, controller, significant person and member) information is up to date for all of the Jersey merging bodies before you submit your application.
| Form question | Guidance |
| Attachments - Upload file | You can upload multiple documents in this submission. Upload each document separately using the upload facility. |
| Company forms |
If a new body (Jersey registered) will be formed as a result of the merger, you will need to complete and upload the following forms, in addition to the forms required under the Companies Law or the Demerger Regulations: Company application incorporation form (control of borrowing order application) Provide the associated parties information by completing one or both of the following forms. Use this form if the associated party is an individual: company's directors and company secretary are individual persons: Associated parties addendum form - individual Use this form if the associated parties is a corporate or legal entity, for example a corporate director: Associated parties addendum form - corporate or legal entity Find out more about this new requirement on our website. Memorandum and articles of association must be uploaded as one document, behind your statement of particulars. Statement of particulars on incorporation of a private company form C3 |
Once you have made your submission, you can check it out and pay the fee. This fee is non-refundable.
Merger of a Jersey company with other bodies or overseas bodies - complex - help completing the form
Complete all of the required documents in accordance with Part 18B of the Companies Law. Once logged into myRegistry, select 'start new submission' and select 'Form uploader'. Select 'merger of a Jersey company with other bodies or overseas bodies - complex' from the list.
You will need to make sure all of the associated party (beneficial owner, controller, significant person and member) information is up to date for all of the Jersey merging bodies before you submit your application.
| Form question | Guidance |
| Attachments - Upload file | You can upload multiple documents in this submission. Upload each document separately using the upload facility. |
| Company forms |
If a new body (Jersey registered) will be formed as a result of the merger, you will need to complete and upload the following forms, in addition to the forms required under the Companies Law or the Demerger Regulations: Company application incorporation form (control of borrowing order application) Provide the associated parties information by completing one or both of the following forms. Use this form if the associated party is an individual: company's directors and company secretary are individual persons: Associated parties addendum form - individual Use this form if the associated parties is a corporate or legal entity, for example a corporate director: Associated parties addendum form - corporate or legal entity Find out more about this new requirement on our website. Memorandum and articles of association must be uploaded as one document, behind your statement of particulars. Statement of particulars on incorporation of a private company form C3 |
Once you have made your submission, you can check it out and pay the fee. This fee is non-refundable.
Reinstate your company
If you want to reinstate a company, contact us first by e-mail and we will provide you with details of the required documents and fee. The person or firm who will be the nominated person of the company should be the person or firm making the application.
You can submit your reinstatement documents once we have told you what is required.
To do this, log into myRegistry, select 'start new submission' and select 'Form uploader'. Select 'Other registry correspondence'.
Company reinstatement - help completing the form
| Form question | Guidance |
| Attachments - Upload file | You can upload multiple documents in this submission. Upload each document separately using the upload facility. |
| Company forms |
In addition to the draft representation and any outstanding annual returns, you must provide us with the associated parties information by completing one or both of the following forms. Use this form if the associated party is an individual: company's directors and company secretary are individual persons: Associated parties addendum form - individual Use this form if the associated parties is a corporate or legal entity, for example a corporate director: Associated parties addendum form - corporate or legal entity Find out more about this new requirement on our website. |
Once you have made your submission, you can check it out and pay the fee. This fee is non-refundable.
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