Information for Registry users - Covid-19

Due to the increased risk of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have closed public access to the Registry and JFSC receptions. However, we still remain fully operational.

Phone calls

Email Registry with your query and include your contact details. A member of the team will contact you as soon as possible.

Online submissions

All submissions must now be made only via myRegistry. If you require assistance with myRegistry, visit the myRegistry help page.

Paper correspondence and forms

We are no longer accepting any paper correspondence or forms. All submissions must now be made online via myRegistry.

For all other queries and correspondence email Registry.

Digital signatures / written signatures

We understand that in this current period it may be difficult to obtain written signatures on applications made to the Registrar.

Therefore where it is not possible to obtain written signatures, we will accept documents that either contain an digital / scanned signature(s) or an email confirming that a person agrees to the signing of a document.

This confirmation, together with the relevant application, will be submitted with the JFSC and / or Registrar of Companies, and may be relied upon as evidence as to the validity of the application if so challenged in the future.

Covid-19: Deadlines for Jersey public company accounts and auditor’s report (audited accounts)

For a Jersey public company, you need to submit your audited accounts with the Registry within seven months of your financial year-end.

We recognise that the disruption caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19) may mean that your business is unable to fulfil this legal requirement.

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 the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted your business and why you cannot file your audited accounts on time. You can submit this form via email to Registry.

Application for an extension to the period for delivery of a public company auditor's report and accounts

COMPANY AUDITOR’S REPORT AND ACCOUNTS:

Depending on your circumstances, we will either:

1. Extend the filing period by setting a final deadline
2. Request further information
3. Advise you that we are not satisfied with your reasons for the late filing and therefore not grant an extension

Missing the deadline or application period for an extension

If your company has missed the deadline for filing audited accounts, or you are out of time to apply for extension, you will need to contact us immediately to let us know:

• how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has disrupted your business and impacted your ability to file your audited accounts on time
• your proposed steps and timeframe for filing your audited accounts, including how you will inform your shareholders.

Late fees

If we grant you an extension for filing your audited accounts, we will not charge you a late fee. This is providing you submit by the final deadline we set you.

If you submit your audited accounts after the final deadline, you will incur late filing fees.

Registry fees