Starting up a new business

  1. ​​​​​​​​​Help and advice for new businesses.
  2. Apply for a business licence: sole trader or partnership.
  3. Registering a new business name.
  4. Registering to trade as a limited company.
  5. Paying tax and social security contributions.
  6. Register with the Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner (JOIC)

Do Jersey companies file accounts?

For a Jersey public company, you need to file your audited accounts with the Registry within seven months of your financial year-end. We recognise that the disruption caused by Covid-19 may mean that your business is unable to fulfil this legal requirement.

Where can I find a company registration number?

You can find your company registration number in several places:

  1. On the company’s certificate of incorporation.
  2. Emails or other correspondence from your company formation agent or accountant.
  3. On a change of company name certificate.
  4. Any official letters or other documentation received from Companies House.

How much does it cost to register a company in Jersey?

Limited liability companies are the most favoured business structure in Jersey. They are formed through a government agency and take approximately a day to become to complete. The formation fee is £200, however there is commonly other admin, etc, payments to account for.

Can anyone buy a business in Jersey?

If you want to start or buy a business in Jersey as a sole trader or partnership, you’ll need a business licence. This is required by law. IMPORTANT: Your business must not trade until you receive confirmation that your business license has been granted.

Do Jersey companies need Jersey directors?

Jersey private companies must have at least one director. A Jersey private company does not need to have directors upon incorporation but cannot function until directors are appointed. There is, however, no requirement for a director to be resident in Jersey.

Why do companies register in Jersey?

Some of the main advantages for choosing Jersey to incorporate a company are: A flexible, independently endorsed regulatory framework. Long term economic and political stability. Tax neutrality.

Do Jersey companies need an audit?

Article 113(1) requires a company to appoint an auditor to examine and report upon its accounts in accordance with the Companies Law if: To qualify to act as the auditor of a Jersey company that is not a market traded company, the auditor must meet the criteria established by the definition of ‘auditor’ in Article 102.

Can any UK citizen live in Jersey?

You don’t need a permit to work in Jersey if you’re: a British or Irish citizen or a British subject with the right of abode. an EU / EEA passport holder who holds settled or pre-settled status. a non-EU / EEA passport holder who has no restrictions attached to your stay.