Update associated parties
When submitting a new company application or updating an existing entity registered in Jersey, you will need to provide details about the individuals and entities connected to that business - these are known as associated parties.
This page explains:
- when to inform us of changes to an associated party
- identification requirements for local residents
- myRegistry submission guidance
Providing accurate and up-to-date information on associated parties is a legal requirement. It ensures transparency, supports Jersey’s compliance with international standards, and enables us to quickly respond to requests from law enforcement and tax authorities.
For more information on associated parties visit our guidance pages:
Beneficial ownership and control guidance
Please note: This guidance is intended to support your understanding of associated party obligations. It does not replace the law. For full legal definitions and requirements, refer to the Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) Law 2020 (FS(J)L) and related legislation.
Notify us of changes and keep information up to date
All updates must be made on myRegistry using the update associated parties form.
All changes to beneficial owner, controller and significant person details must be submitted within 21 days of the date of knowledge of the change.
Under the FS(J)L, every company, foundation, incorporated limited partnership, limited liability partnership and separate limited partnership must provide us with up-to-date information on associated parties. Associated parties include beneficial owners, controllers, significant persons and for companies, members.
Limited partnerships are not covered by the FS(J)L but are still required to provide beneficial owner and controller information under the corresponding conditions of their COBO consent.
Local resident companies registered prior to 06 January 2021, do not need to obtain prior approval from the Registry as instructed by the COBO consent. Provided you comply with the requirements of the law, you will be deemed to have complied with the conditions of your COBO consent relating to the provision of beneficial owner and controller information.
Identification requirements
If you are a local resident submitting this form, you must provide proof of identification and address for every new beneficial owner, controller or director you are adding to your entity.
For more information visit local resident identification requirements.
myRegistry form submission
If you do not have a myRegistry account, you can register through myRegistry. Our help pages provide more guidance.
Making changes to your associated parties
The update associated parties submission form on myRegistry allows you to add, amend and remove associated parties.
You can make changes to your associated parties in two ways:
1. Go to your portfolio. Search for and select the entity that requires a change. Select ‘start new submission’ and choose 'update Associated Parties' at the bottom of the list.
or
2. Go to submissions and select ‘start new submission’. Select the ‘update an entity’ tab on the top right-hand side. You can select the entity that requires a change from the list, or alternatively, search for the entity. Then select 'associated parties’ at the bottom of the list.
Save as draft
You can save the submission as a draft and return to ‘your submissions’ at any time.
Submission guidance: companies
| Form question | Guidance |
| Edit row | Select this to edit the roles for the individual or entity in the list. |
| Add associated party | Select this to add another associated party to the list. |
| Edit details | Select this to add or amend details of the associated party. |
| Start date | This applies to directors, company secretary and members only. The date that the role commenced or will commence. |
| Date of knowledge | This applies to beneficial owners and controllers. The date that you became aware of the change to the beneficial owner or controller information. |
| Is nominee director? |
A nominee director is a person appointed as a director of a company by a nominator. They agree to act on the instructions of that nominator, whether or not under a formal nominee arrangement. You will need to tell us the name of the nominator, where an entity has a nominee director. |
| Previous name(s) | For example, a maiden name, or any previous names if the individual has changed any part of their name. |
| Other name(s) used (alias) | For example, if the individual is referred to by any other name than those on their identification documentation. |
| Occupation | The individual's primary occupation. For example, 'director of ABC limited' or 'hair stylist'. |
| Do you want to provide an address for correspondence? | You can provide another address for correspondence. This address may be made public in the future. |
| Application under Regulation 4 of the Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) Law 2020 to make the information on this individual unavailable for public inspection. |
To apply for this, the subject must consider that: (b) there is a serious risk of damage or threat to property as a result of the information being made available for public inspection; or if you consider that: (c) the information relates to a subject who lacks capacity to manage their own affairs; or (d) there are exceptional circumstances that justify the making of the application. |
| Identification and address verification (this only applies for local resident entities) | You must upload proof of identification and address for every new beneficial owner, controller and director. |
| Add shares - including share class and number of shares held | Provide the number of shares within the share class, held by the member. |
| Entity type (where the associated party is a legal entity) | For example, a private company, a public company, a limited liability company |
| Is the entity regulated in Jersey (where the associated party is a legal entity) | Select ‘yes’ if the entity is registered under the Financial Services (Jersey) Law 1998 |
| Is the entity listed on an IOSCO regulated market (where the associated party is a legal entity) | An IOSCO-compliant market (as defined in the Money Laundering (Jersey) Order 2008 |
| Is guarantor member? | A member of a company (whether or not it is a guarantee company) whose liability in his or her capacity as such a member is limited by guarantee. |
| Is nominee member? | If the entity intends to issue shares to a person nominated by another person to act as a shareholder. You must also provide the nominator name unless the nominee is registered under the Financial Services (Jersey) Law 1998. |
Submission guidance: foundations
| Form question | Guidance |
| Edit row | Select this to edit the roles for the individual or entity in the list. |
| Add associated party | Select this to add another associated party to the list. |
| Edit details | Select this to add or amend details of the associated party. |
| Start date | This applies to council members only. The date that the role commenced or will commence. |
| Date of knowledge | This applies to beneficial owners and controllers. The date that you became aware of the change to the beneficial owner or controller information. |
| Previous name(s) | For example, a maiden name, or any previous names if the individual has changed any part of their name. |
| Other name(s) used (alias) | For example, if the individual is referred to by any other name than those on their identification documentation |
| Occupation | The individual's primary occupation. For example, 'director of ABC limited' or 'hair stylist'. |
| Do you want to provide an address for correspondence? | You can provide another address for correspondence. This address may be made public in the future. |
| Application under Regulation 4 of the Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) Law 2020 to make the information on this individual unavailable for public inspection. |
To apply for this, the subject must consider that:
(b) there is a serious risk of damage or threat to property as a result of the information being made available for public inspection; or if you consider that:
(d) there are exceptional circumstances that justify the making of the application. |
| Entity type (where the associated party is a legal entity) |
For example, a private company, a public company, a limited liability company. |
| Is the entity regulated in Jersey (where the associated party is a legal entity) |
Select yes if the entity is registered under the Financial Services (Jersey) Law 1998. |
| Is the entity listed on an IOSCO regulated market (where the associated party is a legal entity) |
An IOSCO-compliant market (as defined in the Money Laundering (Jersey) Order 2008. |
Submission guidance: partnerships
| Form question | Guidance |
| Edit row | Select this to edit the roles for the individual or entity in the list. |
| Add associated party | Select this to add another associated party to the list. |
| Edit details | Select this to add or amend details of the associated party. |
| Start date | This applies to general partners (ILPs and SLPs) or partners (LLPs) only. The date that the role commenced or will commence. |
| Date of knowledge | This applies to beneficial owners and controllers. The date that you became aware of the change to the beneficial owner or controller information. |
| Previous name(s) | For example, a maiden name, or any previous names if the individual has changed any part of their name. |
| Other name(s) used (alias) | For example, if the individual is referred to by any other name than those on their identification documentation. |
| Occupation | The individual's primary occupation. For example, 'director of ABC limited' or 'hair stylist'. |
| Do you want to provide an address for correspondence? | You can provide another address for correspondence. This address may be made public in the future. |
| Application under Regulation 4 of the Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) Law 2020 to make the information on this individual unavailable for public inspection. |
To apply for this, the subject must consider that:
|
| Entity type (where the associated party is a legal entity) |
For example, a private company, a public company, a limited liability company. |
| Is the entity regulated in Jersey (where the associated party is a legal entity) |
Select ‘yes’ if the entity is registered under the Financial Services (Jersey) Law 1998. |
| Is the entity listed on an IOSCO regulated market (where the associated party is a legal entity) |
An IOSCO-compliant market (as defined in the Money Laundering (Jersey) Order 2008. |
Tell us about a change, error or inaccuracy within 21 days
You are required to tell us of any change, error or inaccuracy in the information we hold on beneficial owners or controllers and significant persons. All changes must be submitted within 21 days of the date of knowledge of the change.
The entity may commit an offence if we are not informed of any change within 21 days.
The Registrar can strike the entity off the register or cancel the registration of an entity that fails to update us of any change, error or inaccuracy within 21 days.
Update member information
You don’t have to update member information within 21 days, but we recommend keeping it up to date to support your annual confirmation statement submission
Additional support
If you are unsure about any of the requirements, please us.
Email: registry@jerseyfsc.org
Phone: 01534 822030
You might find these pages helpful:
Beneficial Ownership & Controller Guidance
Local residents - registered office policy
About companies
How to incorporate a company