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Starting a Business

Government Contact

Starting a business is straightforward in Guernsey. On general matters of Government policy or where the start-up will need to interact with Government, direct contact with the Commerce and Employment Department is recommended. The Department's Business Diversity and Development Manager, Andrew Carey should be contacted in the first instance.

For business people who may need to interact with Government, the pdf 'Starting a Business in Guernsey' will provide a one-stop-shop of key States personnel and their contact information.

Business Diversity and Development Manager: Andrew.Carey@commerce.gov.gg

Telephone:  +44 1481 234567

Guernsey Enterprise Agency

For all other matters, the Guernsey Enterprise Agency is the independent and confidential agency which provides free, practical and expert advice to all start ups, whether they're home grown or new to the island.

Guernsey Enterprise Agency team: Business@gea.gg

Telephone: +44 1481 710043

Further details are available from the Guernsey Enterprise Agency link provided below.

More information about business in Guernsey

Also, for more information about starting a business in Guernsey or re-locating to the island visit the Live Guernsey website (link also provided below) where you will find useful links to everything from business information to schools and estate agents.

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Starting a business in Guernsey For business people who may need to interact with Government, the pdf ‘Starting a Business in Guernsey’ will provide a one-stop-shop of key States personnel and their contact information

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Relevant links & information

Guernsey Enterprise Agency Independent advice about starting a business. liveguernsey Information on the Islands of Guernsey as a place to live and do Business.

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