Orbitus

What Orbitus does

Orbitus is an independent, owner-managed fiduciary and fund administration group headquartered in St Sampson, Guernsey, founded in 1994 and rebranded from Jupiter to Orbitus in September 2024. The firm administers £3.5 billion in assets across 22 client jurisdictions with a team of fewer than 20 professionals, delivering four core service lines: Private Client Services (trusts, family office, philanthropy, executorship, succession planning), Corporate Services (entity formation, company secretarial, governance, directorship), Fund Administration Services (accounting, valuation, investor relations, AIFM functions, ESG) for alternative asset funds (real estate, private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, renewables), and Pension Solutions (QNUPS, QROPS, RATS, corporate schemes).

Revenue is generated through recurring administration and management fees on assets under administration, fixed service charges, and establishment fees for structures such as Protected Cell Companies, Incorporated Cell Companies, and Guernsey Foundations. Pricing is bespoke and quote-based; the firm does not disclose rates publicly. The technology stack is non-differentiated and limited to industry-standard software including Acumen (client accounting) and M-Files (document management); Orbitus explicitly competes on service quality, independence, and jurisdictional expertise rather than technology.

The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: the firm depends on long-standing referral networks of tax advisors, lawyers, and accountants across jurisdictions, direct access to senior decision-makers, and content marketing via its Insights blog and LinkedIn presence. Client retention is exceptionally high, with multiple testimonials referencing 10–25 year relationships. Regulatory standing under the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (fiduciary licence for Orbitus Trustees and controlled investment licence for Orbitus Fund Services), combined with Guernsey's MONEYVAL rating and EU/OECD whitelisting, forms the foundation of the firm's competitive position. The group structure comprises six wholly-owned Guernsey private limited companies covering trustees, fund services, directorships, nominees, and secretarial functions.

Name

Orbitus

Legal name

Orbitus

Website

https://orbitus.group

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orbitus is an independent, owner-managed fiduciary and fund administration group based in Guernsey, administering £3.5 billion in assets across 22 jurisdictions for high-net-worth individuals, alternative asset funds, international corporates, and pension clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiduciary and Fund Administration Services

NAICS

Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts (52592), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Estate Administration & Probate Services (FSAAANAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Estate & Probate Administration Services (FSAEAKAD)

Keywords

• Fiduciary services
• Fund administration
• Trust services
• Corporate services
• Pension administration

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Sampson

HQ country

Guernsey

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fiduciary Services: Bespoke fiduciary services including trust administration, estate planning, and wealth protection structures for high-net-worth individuals and families. Revenue generated through management/administration fees based on assets under management or fixed service fees.
2. Fund Administration Services: Comprehensive fund administration services including accounting, valuation, performance reporting, investor relations, compliance, and corporate governance for alternative asset funds (real estate, private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, renewables). Revenue stream from administration fees based on fund assets or fixed service charges.
3. Corporate Services: Complete corporate solutions including entity formation, administration, company secretarial services, accounting, tax reporting, and governance for international businesses. Revenue through establishment fees and ongoing administration/service fees.
4. Pension Services: Pension solutions including QNUPS, QROPS, RATS, corporate schemes, and personal pensions administration. Revenue generated through setup fees and ongoing administration/management fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Orbitus is an independent, owner-managed fiduciary and fund administration group headquartered in Guernsey that creates and administers bespoke trust, corporate, fund, and pension structures. Its four service lines — Private Client, Corporate, Funds, and Pensions — cover wealth structuring and family office services for high-net-worth individuals, international corporate administration, alternative-asset fund administration, and overseas pension schemes (QNUPS, QROPS, RATS). Services are delivered under Guernsey Financial Services Commission licences held by wholly-owned subsidiaries Orbitus Trustees (Guernsey) Limited and Orbitus Fund Services (Guernsey) Limited.

Product overview

Orbitus is an independent financial services group based in Guernsey offering a comprehensive suite of fiduciary and fund administration services. The core offering spans four main service lines: Private Client Services (trusts, family office, philanthropy, executorship), Corporate Services (entity formation, governance, company secretarial), Fund Administration Services (including Guernsey AIFM, ESG, and investor relations), and Pension Solutions (QNUPS, QROPS, RATS). The company also provides specialized corporate structures including Protected Cell Companies (PCCs), Incorporated Cell Companies (ICCs), and Guernsey Foundations. All services are delivered with a focus on bespoke, tailored solutions for clients across 22 jurisdictions worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Client Services Bespoke fiduciary structures designed to protect and enhance client wealth, including trusts, corporate structures, pensions, private trust companies, executorship and wills, philanthropy, family office services, governance, and investment management oversight for international high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Corporate Services Complete corporate solutions for international businesses from SMEs to publicly traded multinationals, including entity formation and administration, company secretarial, accounting, tax reporting, governance, directorship, listing services, and registered office/agent services.
• Fund Administration Services Fund administration across sectors and fund structures (open/closed ended, listed funds, REITs, limited partnerships, unit trusts, private funds, PCCs) with specialisation in alternative asset classes including real estate, infrastructure, venture capital, private equity, fund of funds, and renewables. Covers accounting, valuation, performance reporting, investor relations, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Pension Solutions Full range of pension solutions including corporate schemes, personal pensions, QNUPS (Qualifying Non-UK Pension Schemes), QROPS (Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes), RATS (Retirement Annuity Trust Schemes), and EBTS, with administration, benefits payment, membership records, and loan monitoring services for individuals and corporates.
• Guernsey AIFM Services Management company services providing Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) functions for Guernsey-based funds, supporting fund promoters with regulated management capability.
• Company Secretarial Services Corporate governance and company secretarial services including maintaining statutory books and records, filing legal documents, overseeing board proceedings, managing AGMs, and ensuring compliance with data protection and cybersecurity requirements.
• Investor Relations and Transfer Agent Services Investor relations support and transfer agent services for fund clients, covering investor onboarding, capital account management, distributions, and ongoing investor communications.
• ESG Services Environmental, Social, and Governance services for funds, supporting sustainable finance initiatives and ESG-aligned fund structuring and reporting.
• Family Office Services Comprehensive family office services for high-net-worth individuals and families, including wealth preservation, asset protection, succession planning, and oversight of investment management.

Quantifiable outcome

• £3.5 billion in assets under administration
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bedell CristinsupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 5 November 2025Bedell Cristin served as lead counsel for the establishment of Darach Capital Investments LP. Orbitus provided establishment services and fund administration while working in close collaboration with Bedell Cristin to guide promoters through statutory incorporations and regulatory processes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TMF Group: Large global provider of corporate, fund, and private client administration services across 80+ jurisdictions. Comparable in fund administration and corporate services breadth; competes with Orbitus on institutional fund mandates but at significantly greater scale.
• Intertrust (now CSC): Global corporate, fund, and trust services provider with deep Channel Islands heritage. Overlaps with Orbitus across corporate administration, fund services, and private client trust work, particularly for institutional clients.
• Butterfield: Channel Islands-headquartered bank with fiduciary, fund administration, and custody services. Comparable on Guernsey trust and corporate services, though operated as part of a larger banking group.
• Sanne Group (now GenII Fund Services): Specialist alternative asset fund administrator with significant Channel Islands operations post-Sanne acquisition by GenII. Directly comparable on alternative asset fund administration (PE, VC, infrastructure, real estate) — Orbitus's core funds franchise.

Direct peers

• JTC Group: Channel Islands-rooted fund, corporate, and private client services provider with global reach. Comparable in fiduciary, fund administration, and corporate services offerings, though significantly larger and acquisitive — representing the consolidator dynamic Orbitus competes against.
• Praxis Fund Services: Guernsey-headquartered fund administration and fiduciary group offering fund, corporate, and private client services. Most directly comparable by jurisdiction, service mix, and target client base; Praxis's funds business was previously sold for over £50m, providing a recent valuation benchmark.
• Aztec Group: Jersey-headquartered fund administration, corporate, and private client services firm with strong Crown Dependency presence. Comparable in service mix, HNW intermediary channel, and alternative asset fund focus.
• Elian (formerly Fides Treasury Services): Jersey-based fund administration and corporate services group serving alternative asset managers and family offices. Comparable on fund administration, corporate services, and HNW intermediary channels in the Crown Dependencies.
• Walkers Fund Services: Cayman-, BVI-, and Jersey-based fiduciary and fund services arm of Walkers law firm. Comparable in cross-border fund administration and fiduciary services for alternative asset managers and HNW clients.
• Appleby Global Fund Services: Fund administration and fiduciary services arm of offshore law firm Appleby, active across Crown Dependencies and BVI. Comparable on fund administration for alternative assets and corporate services for HNW clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orbitus-group-guernsey

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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