Jersey. For business. For life.
Residency in Jersey Finding a location that benefits your business and your family might be your principal driving force, but choosing a place to become your home is about much more. With some of the lowest direct taxes in Europe, residency in Jersey works for your wealth but importantly, the Island offers an enviable quality of life for you and your family. Jersey has a friendly, safe and cosmopolitan community, where traditional values sit at the very heart of our contemporary lifestyles. A beautiful island setting with stunning beaches, coastline and countryside, Jersey offers a wealth of leisure and sporting opportunities. It has an independent Government, a strong, stable economy, a pro-business attitude and a reputation for punching well above its weight.
Locate Jersey is committed to the development and growth of enterprise and entrepreneurialism across all sectors of the Jersey economy and the inward investment which enables and sustains this. We welcome enquiries from High Net Worth Individuals with businesses looking to move all, or part, of their operations offshore. Locate Jersey will be happy to provide further information to support you with your application. We would encourage you to visit and experience Jersey for yourself. Find out more:
Beauport Bay on Jersey’s south-west coast: 49° 10’ 43” N, 2° 12’ 28” W
A safe, friendly and relaxed island, Jersey offers an unparalleled quality of life for you and your family.
St Brelade’s Bay with views to La Cotte, one of Europe’s most important Paleolithic sites: 49° 10’ 55” N, 2° 11’ 26” W
The freedom of St Ouen’s Bay on Jersey’s west coast: 49° 12’ 44” N, 2° 13’ 31” W
Jersey’s west coast...
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Atlantic rollers at St Ouen’s Bay: 49° 13’ 31” N, 2° 14’ 22” W
Jersey has a large outdoor sports community. But just sometimes you get the place to yourself.
...an all-year, all-weather coastal playground.
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But it’s not all about the coast. In Jersey, we enjoy a rich rural heritage and a vibrant countryside.
Why Jersey? ✚
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An enviable work-life balance
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A strong sense of community with an international outlook
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Beautiful island setting with stunning beaches, coast and countryside
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Michelin-star cuisine and high quality local produce
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English-speaking, British culture
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A Welcoming Environment
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A safe, stable place to live
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Friendly, relaxed atmosphere with a unique island character
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Active aftercare support from Locate Jersey
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Excellent, Modern Services
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High quality and diverse styles of property to choose from
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High standard of education
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Quality health care
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Extensive leisure and sporting facilities with an outdoor focus
locatejersey.com Steeped in history, the rural parish of Trinity, at the heart of the island: 49° 13’ 18” N, 2° 5’ 23” W
In Jersey you and your family can grow and prosper.
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Built in 1204, Mont Orgueil Castle towers over Gorey Harbour on Jersey’s east coast: 49° 11’ 58” N, 2° 1’ 10” W
Jersey boasts three 18-hole Championship courses.
Allowing you to make the most of island life and experience an enviable work-life balance...
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Pulling Jersey Royals above Archirondel: 49° 13’ 10” N, 2° 1’ 44” W
...with the very best produce from land and sea right on your doorstep.
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Why Jersey? ✚
Low Taxation
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No corporate tax for non-financial services businesses
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10% corporate tax for finance firms
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No capital gains tax
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No inheritance tax
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Low personal tax rates for individuals
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Compliant with the highest standards set out by international bodies such as the IMF and OECD
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locatejersey.com Elizabeth Marina, St Helier : 49° 10’ 58” N, 2° 7’ 4” W
A Well-connected Island – in more ways than one! Jersey’s full-fibre broadband network ranked best in the world and was listed at the very top of the World Broadband Speed League for 2021 by comparison site, cable.co.uk. 100% of broadband customers in Jersey are connected to high-speed 1GB fibre and there is an Island-wide 4G network (all Jersey providers) with 5G trials currently underway. Unrivaled connectivity, world-leading broadband speeds, digitally focused environment, stable economy, vibrant culture and stunning natural surroundings, makes Jersey the ideal location for you and your business.
Jersey is also well-connected to both the UK (just a 40-minute flight to London) and on to Europe and the rest of the world. There are over 30 daily flights into key UK cities so major financial centres are only a short flight away, putting you at the heart of world-wide travel networks. There are also daily ferry sailings to the UK and France, docking in Poole, Portsmouth, Guernsey and St Malo (France). Move to Jersey, the best-connected island in the British Isles and the rest of the world is at your fingertips!
Jersey is well positioned to access other capital markets with direct flights to key UK business centres and easy access to Europe. n
Direct flights to London, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, Glasgow, Liverpool, Luton, Manchester and Southampton.
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There are additional seasonal services to the UK and Europe (for up-to-date flight information please visit jerseyairport.com).
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Why Jersey? ✚
Pro-Business
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Independent government with a strong and stable economy
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Robust yet pragmatic approach to regulation
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Proactive support for inward investment with aftercare
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Jersey ranks as one of the top offshore finance centres in the world
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Skilled, professional workforce
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World-Class Support and Advice
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Centre of excellence for professional services with globally-renowned accountants, bankers and lawyers
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Close links to the City of London and other European finance centres
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Well Positioned
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Direct flights to key UK business centres and easy access to Europe
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Direct flights to London and other major UK cities. Additional seasonal connections to the UK and Europe
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Ferry links to the UK and France
locatejersey.com High-spec, prime office developments in St Helier: 49° 11’ 5” N, 2° 6’ 44” W
Let’s walk through the process of application for residency...
The application process normally takes 15 working days but may be delayed if the submission is lacking in relevant detail.
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Early meeting with Locate Jersey. Kevin Lemasney will explain the process and offer free help and guidance.
Review meeting with Locate Jersey.
Submission of the application dossier directly, or preferably through an intermediary, to Locate Jersey.
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Review of application dossier by the Comptroller of Taxes, followed by feedback to Locate Jersey.
Review of the application dossier by the Housing and Work Advisory Group (HAWAG).
Approval letter sent to applicant by Locate Jersey.
Decision communicated to Locate Jersey.
You are now free to purchase a qualified property in Jersey and to take up residence in that property.
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Information required in respect of a new application
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Personal letter of application
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Business profile of applicant
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Financial profile
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Two personal references
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Two business references
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Verified copy of valid passport
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A Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) formerly known as a CRB Certificate.
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Marriage Certificate (only for those who wish to purchase a property in joint names ).
Notes to support your application a) Please provide the most comprehensive information available as this will ensure that the strongest case can be made to the relevant authorities.
* Every five years, commencing in 2023, consideration will be given to increasing the prescribed limit of income that a HVR must have, or be deemed to have, received. At that point the amount may be increased to ensure that the expected income tax paid keeps pace with inflation in Jersey.
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What is the level of your worldwide income, specifying any amounts that would be subject to double tax relief, if you were to take up residence in Jersey?
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Is your intention to realise or liquidate any capital assets to generate income streams to ensure you meet the annual minimum tax liability in Jersey? Please give details.
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Do you have any businesses which are currently managed and controlled in your home, or another, jurisdiction?
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If you come to Jersey, will these businesses be migrated to the Island?
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If you do have such businesses, please provide details of profits made in the last year.
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To provide a draft tax computation for the coming three years of assessment outlining what your net Jersey tax contribution is likely to be.
b) All documents should be originals. c) Your worldwide income must be disclosed to the Comptroller of Taxes if you are given residential status in Jersey under The Control of Housing Law. d) The current rate of tax on personal, worldwide income is: n 20% on the first £725,000 and n 1% on all income above £725,000 n 20% on revenue from Jersey property e) The overall yield of personal tax must be no less than £145,000 per annum*.
For the most up-to-date information on our tax and population laws, please visit the Government of Jersey website: www.gov.je
g ) In the financial profile section the Comptroller of Taxes will ask you:
f ) Other tax considerations: n No capital gains tax n No inheritance tax n General Sales Tax 5% n Social Security (at current rate)** n Long Term Care contribution (at current rate)**
** please visit gov.je/working
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About Locate Jersey.
Your Contact.
Locate Jersey is responsible for promoting, attracting and retaining inward investment and developing High Value Residency for Jersey.
For an informal and confidential conversation about becoming resident in Jersey please contact:
Providing comprehensive, confidential and free advice to facilitate, support and guide individuals and companies through the process of relocating to Jersey.
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Correct at the time of print March 2022
Kevin Lemasney Head of High Value Residency Engagement T +44 (0)7797 783457 E k.lemasney@gov.je
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Jersey. For business. For life.