FIDUCIARY
Protected Cell Companies
(PCCs) In Guernsey
What is a Protected Cell Company?
A Protected Cell Company (PCC) is a single legal entity with a core and multiple statutorily segregated cells. Each cell’s assets and liabilities are ring‑fenced from the core and from other cells.
PCCs are often used where clients want segregation without forming multiple standalone entities.
Key Investment Benefits of PCCs
Foundations are especially attractive to international clients who prefer structures that resemble companies but want to preserve wealth, maintain control, and support family or charitable causes.
Segregation of Assets & Liabilities
Each cell operates independently, ensuring that liabilities in one cell do not affect the assets of another. This is particularly valuable in multi-class investment funds or multi-strategy platforms, where cross-contamination risk must be avoided.
Cost Efficiency
Unlike setting up multiple standalone entities, a PCC requires only one incorporation, one board of directors, and one set of constitutional documents. This reduces legal, administrative, and operational costs significantly.
Flexibility for Deal-by-Deal Execution
PCCs are ideal for private equity, real estate, and debt managers executing transactions on a deal-by-deal basis. Each investment can be housed in a separate cell, allowing tailored investor participation and risk isolation.
Tailored Investment Strategies
Cells can be structured to pursue different investment objectives, cater to different investor groups, or hold different asset classes. This makes PCCs highly adaptable for bespoke investment solutions.
