Jersey gives regulated firms access to its beneficial ownership register
From 24 February 2025, Jersey obliged entities could apply through myJFSC for access to the Obliged Entity Beneficial Owner register, which holds personal information on the beneficial owners and controllers of Jersey entities. Access is limited to customer due diligence under the Money Laundering (Jersey) Order 2008, following a 2024 amendment approved by the States Assembly.
The Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) announced on 20 February 2025 that obliged entities could start applying for access to the Obliged Entity Beneficial Owner (OEBO) register from 24 February 2025. The States Assembly had approved the necessary amendment to the law in September 2024.
What changed
- Certain permitted individuals at Jersey obliged entities and their representatives can see personal information held by the JFSC Registry about the beneficial owners and controllers of Jersey entities.
- Each firm's lead obliged entity administrator requests access through myJFSC.
- The information may be used only for customer due diligence under the Money Laundering (Jersey) Order 2008.
- Jersey, like Guernsey and the Isle of Man, decided in December 2023 against full public access, citing the EU Court of Justice's 2022 ruling.
Who is affected
Jersey entities and their beneficial owners, and Jersey trust and corporate service providers, banks and other regulated firms.
Later developments
Jersey consulted from 31 October 2025 to 30 January 2026 on access for people with a legitimate interest. See our coverage.