Guernsey Private Investment Fund (PIF): sourced answers
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Fund: supplement to the legal-form questionnaire
How is the fund admitted by the regulator: registration, notification, authorisation, consent, recognition or no admission
GFSC registration
«REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION 2.1 Registration of Private Investment Funds (1) All funds applying for registration as a Private Investment Fund (a “PIF”), must fulfil all of the criteria set out at Schedule 1 for either a - (a) Qualifying Private Investment Fund (“QPIF”) or (b) Family Private Investment Fund (“Family PIF”). 2.2 Application for registration (1) The manager, or designated administrator, of a proposed PIF seeking a declaration of registration from the Commission must submit the appropriate application form and must also provide such other information as the Commission may require. (2) All applications must clearly indicate the identity of the proposed designated administrator. (3) Applications must be accompanied by any fee set out in the relevant Fees Regulations. 2.3 Registration declaration (1) The Commission may grant registration, under section 8 of the Law, by declaration if it is satisfied with the undertakings required, and the application made, in accordance with these Rules. 4 Guidance Note: Where a PIF declaration of registration is issued, the Commission will, at the same time, confirm the designation of the administrator. …»
Source: gfsc.gg · source copy as of 2026-10-02
«t Applications Fast Track Regimes Fast Track Regime - PIF Private Investment Funds ("PIF") Applicable law Regulatory permissions are issued under the Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020 ("the POI Law"). Applicable rules The Private Investment Fund Rules and Guidance, 2025 . Specific criteria and principles The Private Investment Fund is a regulated product with a focus on strong corporate governance, including managing conflicts of interest. APPLICABLE FUNDS Closed-ended and open-ended schemes can apply as PIFs. The Private Investment Fund cannot entertain a structure whereby there are separate investment advisers acting in respect of individual cells. There must be one adviser to the entire structure. APPLICATION CRITERIA In order to apply for registration as a PIF, the criteria set out in Schedule 1 of The Private Investment Fund Rules and Guidance, 2025 for either a Qualifying Private Investment Fund (“QPIF”) or a Family Private Investment Fund (“Family PIF”) must be met. …»
Source: gfsc.gg · source copy as of 2026-10-02
Legal form in a country
What state (regulator) fee is paid on setting up or moving in the structure
Applies when: fee payable to the regulator
£1,500 application from 1 January 2026
«r legislation administered by the Commission) appear in The Financial Services Commission (Fees and Administrative Penalties) Regulations, 2025 , but for ease of reference a summary is shown in the table below. Regulatory Fees with effect from 1 January 2026 Open-ended Collective Investment Schemes (excepting Private Investment Funds) Annual Fees Scheme £4,400 Per additional class £305 Application Fees Scheme £4,400 Fast track (additional application fee £580) £4,980 New class of umbrella/multi class scheme £995 Additional Fee for Additional Elements to Fast Track Funds £580 above normal fee Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes (excepting Private Investment Funds) Authorised Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes Annual fee £4,400 Application fee £4,400 Fast track (additional application fee £580) £4,980 Application Fee for additional elements to an authorised closed-ended Basket Fund £580 Registered Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes Annual fee £4,400 Application fee £4,980 Application Fee for additional elements to a registered closed-ended Basket Fund £580 Private Investment Funds Annual fee £1,000 Application fee £1,500 Fees for additional e …»
Source: gfsc.gg · source copy as of 2026-10-02
Applies when: fee payable to the regulator
Guernsey: a Private Investment Fund pays a GFSC annual fee of £1,000 (application £1,500), fees effective 1 January 2026
«r legislation administered by the Commission) appear in The Financial Services Commission (Fees and Administrative Penalties) Regulations, 2025 , but for ease of reference a summary is shown in the table below. Regulatory Fees with effect from 1 January 2026 Open-ended Collective Investment Schemes (excepting Private Investment Funds) Annual Fees Scheme £4,400 Per additional class £305 Application Fees Scheme £4,400 Fast track (additional application fee £580) £4,980 New class of umbrella/multi class scheme £995 Additional Fee for Additional Elements to Fast Track Funds £580 above normal fee Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes (excepting Private Investment Funds) Authorised Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes Annual fee £4,400 Application fee £4,400 Fast track (additional application fee £580) £4,980 Application Fee for additional elements to an authorised closed-ended Basket Fund £580 Registered Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes Annual fee £4,400 Application fee £4,980 Application Fee for additional elements to a registered closed-ended Basket Fund £580 Private Investment Funds Annual fee £1,000 Application fee £1,500 Fees for additional e …»
Source: gfsc.gg · source copy as of 2026-10-02
£1,500 PIF application from 1 January 2026
«r legislation administered by the Commission) appear in The Financial Services Commission (Fees and Administrative Penalties) Regulations, 2025 , but for ease of reference a summary is shown in the table below. Regulatory Fees with effect from 1 January 2026 Open-ended Collective Investment Schemes (excepting Private Investment Funds) Annual Fees Scheme £4,400 Per additional class £305 Application Fees Scheme £4,400 Fast track (additional application fee £580) £4,980 New class of umbrella/multi class scheme £995 Additional Fee for Additional Elements to Fast Track Funds £580 above normal fee Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes (excepting Private Investment Funds) Authorised Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes Annual fee £4,400 Application fee £4,400 Fast track (additional application fee £580) £4,980 Application Fee for additional elements to an authorised closed-ended Basket Fund £580 Registered Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes Annual fee £4,400 Application fee £4,980 Application Fee for additional elements to a registered closed-ended Basket Fund £580 Private Investment Funds Annual fee £1,000 Application fee £1,500 Fees for additional e …»
Source: gfsc.gg · source copy as of 2026-10-02
What annual state (regulator) fee does the structure pay
Applies when: fee payable to the regulator
£1,000 a year
«r legislation administered by the Commission) appear in The Financial Services Commission (Fees and Administrative Penalties) Regulations, 2025 , but for ease of reference a summary is shown in the table below. Regulatory Fees with effect from 1 January 2026 Open-ended Collective Investment Schemes (excepting Private Investment Funds) Annual Fees Scheme £4,400 Per additional class £305 Application Fees Scheme £4,400 Fast track (additional application fee £580) £4,980 New class of umbrella/multi class scheme £995 Additional Fee for Additional Elements to Fast Track Funds £580 above normal fee Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes (excepting Private Investment Funds) Authorised Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes Annual fee £4,400 Application fee £4,400 Fast track (additional application fee £580) £4,980 Application Fee for additional elements to an authorised closed-ended Basket Fund £580 Registered Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes Annual fee £4,400 Application fee £4,980 Application Fee for additional elements to a registered closed-ended Basket Fund £580 Private Investment Funds Annual fee £1,000 Application fee £1,500 Fees for additional e …»
Source: gfsc.gg · source copy as of 2026-10-02
£1,000 PIF annual fee
«r legislation administered by the Commission) appear in The Financial Services Commission (Fees and Administrative Penalties) Regulations, 2025 , but for ease of reference a summary is shown in the table below. Regulatory Fees with effect from 1 January 2026 Open-ended Collective Investment Schemes (excepting Private Investment Funds) Annual Fees Scheme £4,400 Per additional class £305 Application Fees Scheme £4,400 Fast track (additional application fee £580) £4,980 New class of umbrella/multi class scheme £995 Additional Fee for Additional Elements to Fast Track Funds £580 above normal fee Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes (excepting Private Investment Funds) Authorised Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes Annual fee £4,400 Application fee £4,400 Fast track (additional application fee £580) £4,980 Application Fee for additional elements to an authorised closed-ended Basket Fund £580 Registered Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes Annual fee £4,400 Application fee £4,980 Application Fee for additional elements to a registered closed-ended Basket Fund £580 Private Investment Funds Annual fee £1,000 Application fee £1,500 Fees for additional e …»
Source: gfsc.gg · source copy as of 2026-10-02
Applies when: fee payable to the regulator
Guernsey: a Private Investment Fund pays a GFSC annual fee of £1,000 (application £1,500), fees effective 1 January 2026
«r legislation administered by the Commission) appear in The Financial Services Commission (Fees and Administrative Penalties) Regulations, 2025 , but for ease of reference a summary is shown in the table below. Regulatory Fees with effect from 1 January 2026 Open-ended Collective Investment Schemes (excepting Private Investment Funds) Annual Fees Scheme £4,400 Per additional class £305 Application Fees Scheme £4,400 Fast track (additional application fee £580) £4,980 New class of umbrella/multi class scheme £995 Additional Fee for Additional Elements to Fast Track Funds £580 above normal fee Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes (excepting Private Investment Funds) Authorised Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes Annual fee £4,400 Application fee £4,400 Fast track (additional application fee £580) £4,980 Application Fee for additional elements to an authorised closed-ended Basket Fund £580 Registered Closed-ended Collective Investment Schemes Annual fee £4,400 Application fee £4,980 Application Fee for additional elements to a registered closed-ended Basket Fund £580 Private Investment Funds Annual fee £1,000 Application fee £1,500 Fees for additional e …»
Source: gfsc.gg · source copy as of 2026-10-02
Which authority registers the structure and keeps its register
GFSC registration
«REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION 2.1 Registration of Private Investment Funds (1) All funds applying for registration as a Private Investment Fund (a “PIF”), must fulfil all of the criteria set out at Schedule 1 for either a - (a) Qualifying Private Investment Fund (“QPIF”) or (b) Family Private Investment Fund (“Family PIF”). 2.2 Application for registration (1) The manager, or designated administrator, of a proposed PIF seeking a declaration of registration from the Commission must submit the appropriate application form and must also provide such other information as the Commission may require. (2) All applications must clearly indicate the identity of the proposed designated administrator. (3) Applications must be accompanied by any fee set out in the relevant Fees Regulations. 2.3 Registration declaration (1) The Commission may grant registration, under section 8 of the Law, by declaration if it is satisfied with the undertakings required, and the application made, in accordance with these Rules. 4 Guidance Note: Where a PIF declaration of registration is issued, the Commission will, at the same time, confirm the designation of the administrator. …»
Source: gfsc.gg · source copy as of 2026-10-02
«t Applications Fast Track Regimes Fast Track Regime - PIF Private Investment Funds ("PIF") Applicable law Regulatory permissions are issued under the Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020 ("the POI Law"). Applicable rules The Private Investment Fund Rules and Guidance, 2025 . Specific criteria and principles The Private Investment Fund is a regulated product with a focus on strong corporate governance, including managing conflicts of interest. APPLICABLE FUNDS Closed-ended and open-ended schemes can apply as PIFs. The Private Investment Fund cannot entertain a structure whereby there are separate investment advisers acting in respect of individual cells. There must be one adviser to the entire structure. APPLICATION CRITERIA In order to apply for registration as a PIF, the criteria set out in Schedule 1 of The Private Investment Fund Rules and Guidance, 2025 for either a Qualifying Private Investment Fund (“QPIF”) or a Family Private Investment Fund (“Family PIF”) must be met. …»
Source: gfsc.gg · source copy as of 2026-10-02
Is an annual audit of the structure's accounts mandatory
No auditor required by the PIF Rules
«estment Fund What is the Private Investment Fund? The Private Investment Fund, or PIF for short, is a streamlined, innovative private fund regime for qualifying private investors with a strong focus on corporate governance, including managing conflicts of interest. Qualifying private investors can include professional investors, experienced investors, knowledgeable employees, high net worth investors, UK professional clients, EU professional clients, US accredited investors and licensee warranted investors. The Family PIF, tailored to high net worth individuals, provides a family wealth solution with the benefits of a collective investment scheme structure. The PIF offers flexibility: Funds can be open- and closed-ended and use a range of structures There is no upper limit on the number of qualifying private investors, and no limit on the number of offers that can be made, provided that the fund is offered on a private basis There is no requirement to appoint an auditor, but where a fund decides to appoint an auditor, they should have a place of business in Guernsey. Watch this short video for more information about the features of the private investment fund. …»
Source: gfsc.gg · source copy as of 2026-10-02
«EMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT 3.1 General provisions applicable to the designated administrator of a PIF (1) Every PIF must have a designated administrator. (2) The duties of the designated administrator set out in these Rules, in the principal documents and, where applicable, in the information particulars are in addition to the duties otherwise imposed by the applicable law. 3.2 Administration (1) It is the duty of the designated administrator of a PIF to administer the scheme in accordance with – (a) the principal documents; (b) these Rules; (c) where applicable, the most recent information particulars; (d) applicable law; and (e) in the case of a company scheme, subject to any proper directions given by the manager and directors; and in the case of a limited partnership scheme, subject to any direction given by the general partner, or corporate trustee of a unit trust scheme as applicable. (2) It is the duty of – (a) the directors, in the case of a company scheme; (b) the directors of the manager; (c) the directors of the general partner of a limited partnership, in the case of a limited partnership; …»
Source: gfsc.gg · source copy as of 2026-10-02
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