How to prepare for Jersey’s annual confirmation submissions 2026

Under the Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) Law 2020 and the Limited Partnerships (Jersey) Law 1994, entities in Jersey must submit an annual confirmation that the data held by the Jersey Financial Services Commission is accurate.

Every Jersey entity, including companies, foundations, LLCs, LLPs and partnerships must confirm their information through an online submission in myRegistry. This is done by a nominated person, such as a director or company secretary.  

Key deadline for submitting an annual confirmation statement

The deadline for submitting annual confirmation statements is the last day of February each year. Entities that fail to comply with this deadline may face regulatory penalties or, in extreme cases, removal from the register. Early preparation is recommended to avoid last-minute issues and ensure all information is up to date.  

Key information to confirm

You will need to verify: 

• your registered office address 
• full details of associated parties (beneficial owners, controllers, significant persons and members) 

What information will be public? 

The following information will be available on the public register via the Entity Profile: 

• members 
• share information (how many shares of each class are held by each member) 
• significant person information, except where the individual is under 18, is a company secretary or holds shares in a share transfer property. Such directors will not appear on the public register, although their name as a member of the company will be publicly visible. 

Ongoing obligations to notify the Registry of changes 

It is important to note that the annual confirmation statement is not the only time entities must update their records with the Jersey Registry. There is a continuing obligation for entities to promptly notify the Registry of any changes to key information throughout the year. 

Changes that must be reported include, but are not limited to: 

changes to directors, secretaries, or equivalent persons 
changes to beneficial ownership or control 
changes to registered office address 
amendments to shareholding or membership details 

These updates should be made as soon as possible after the change occurs and must not be deferred until the annual confirmation filing. Timely notification helps ensure that the public register remains accurate and reliable, which is critical for regulatory purposes as well as maintaining good corporate standing. 

Failure to notify the Registry of material changes may result in regulatory action or penalties and can negatively affect your entity’s reputation and standing. 

Why is annual confirmation important?

Beyond fulfilling a statutory obligation, completing the annual confirmation supports transparency, helps maintain good corporate governance and upholds the integrity of Jersey’s regulated sector. Accurate records help the Registry, stakeholders and regulators, and provide certainty for business partners, investors and clients. Submitting your annual confirmation on time ensures your entity maintains good standing with the Jersey Registry, an essential status for ongoing operations and reputation. Certain information confirmed is publicly available, enabling current and potential investors, as well as other interested parties, to verify your entity’s details and compliance, which fosters confidence and trust. 

How can Ogier Global help? 

Annual confirmation is fast approaching, now is the time to review your entity’s details and make necessary preparations for a prompt and accurate submission. 

If you need assistance with preparing or submitting annual confirmation statements, Ogier Global can provide expert guidance and support throughout the process. For any questions regarding requirements or to discuss how we can assist with your ongoing compliance, contact us directly or reach out to your usual Ogier contact.

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