Company registration · Jersey
Company registration in Jersey a zero base rate and a respected fund centre
- Support
- from $4 200
- Registration time
- 0%
- Base rate of corporate income tax
- 0%
A Crown Dependency under English law with one of the most respected fund industries in the world.
The base rate of corporate tax is zero, but the structure must have economic content.
Registration
from $4 200
Turnkey work by BRIDGES. Government fees and duties appear as a separate line in the estimate at actual rates.
See packages0%
Base rate of corporate income tax
2-5 days
Incorporation with the registry
English law
A framework investors understand
Who it suitsJersey
Who Jersey suits
Working on the company structure- 01Investment funds and capital-raising structures
- 02Holdings with stakes in international companies
- 03Ownership of real estate and large assets
- 04Structures preparing for a listing
- 05Joint ventures with international partners
Does not suit
- Small-scale trading: the upkeep will not pay for itself
- You need access to European VAT
- You are counting on anonymity: a beneficial ownership register is maintained
- A company with no content cannot meet the substance rules
Company forms4
Which company to open
The base is an English-model company, plus dedicated forms for funds.
- 01Private Limited Company · Ltd — the main form
Holdings, asset ownership, joint ventures.
Fast incorporation, English law, recognised by banks.
A registered office and a local secretary are required.
- 02Cell Company · protected and incorporated cells
Funds, insurance, multi-project structures.
Risk separation within a single legal entity.
More complex to administer; requires a professional administrator.
- 03Limited Partnership · partnership
The classic form for private equity funds.
Transparent for tax at partner level.
Requires a general partner and a manager.
- 04Foundation · foundation
Family ownership and succession planning.
Separation of assets from personal property.
Requires a qualified council member.
Packagesfrom $4 200
Three ways to launch
The scope is built from real scenarios, from a holding company to a fund structure.
01 · 1-2 weeks
Company
from $4 200
A holding or asset ownership
- Name check and preparation of the constitution
- Incorporation through a licensed provider
- Registered office and secretary for the first year
- Full set of corporate documents
- Assessment of the economic substance requirements
02 · 5-10 weeks
Company and account
from $7 800
A structure with real settlements
- Everything in the Company package
- Bank file and submission to suitable banks
- Certificates and apostille for the bank
- Substantiation of the origin of capital
- Support with bank correspondence
03 · from 2 months
Fund structure
by project
Raising capital from investors
- Everything in the Company and account package
- Choice of form: partnership, cells or fund
- Preparation of the documents for the commission
- Selection of an administrator and manager
- Accounting, reporting and audit
Registry fees, commission fees and provider fees appear as separate lines in the quote.
TaxesJersey
Taxes in Jersey
A rate system operates: a zero base rate with higher rates for particular activities.
Taxes in Jersey
Jersey
- 0%
- Base rate of corporate income tax
- from $4 200
- BRIDGES fee
- 2-5 days
- Incorporation with the registry
- English law
- A framework investors understand
- Base rate
- 0% for most companies.
- Financial services companies
- Regulated financial activity is taxed at 10%.
- Particular activities
- Utilities and income from local real estate are taxed at 20%.
- Goods and services tax
- A local tax on goods and services applies; there is no classic VAT.
- Economic substance
- Companies carrying on relevant activities must have management and resources on the island.
- Obligations at home
- Owning the company creates obligations in the beneficiary country of residence.
Annual upkeep
- Annual registry fee
- Registered office and secretary
- Annual confirmation statement
- Economic substance report
- Tax return
- Audit
- Provider fees
- Bank compliance
Registry fees, commission fees and provider fees appear as separate lines in the quote.
Bank
The bank account after incorporation
The island’s reputation helps, but the bank still examines the content of the structure.
- 01What the bank looks at
The economic purpose of the structure, the origin of capital, the investor base and turnover.
- 02Which documents are needed
The corporate set, beneficiary profiles, agreements and evidence of the source of funds.
- 03Where the account is opened
On the island, in the United Kingdom and in other centres that work with funds.
- 04What we do
We prepare the file, choose the bank and run the submission through to the result.
An empty company with no content will not get an account, whatever the reputation of the jurisdiction. The structure has to be filled with purpose.
Stages1-2 weeks
How the work runs
Timelines are split by who is responsible.
- 01Consultation and structure
Activity, rate, substance, investors, banking.
One meeting - 02Quote and contract
We fix the scope of work and the amount.
1-2 days - 03Provider compliance
Verification of beneficiaries and collection of the set.
3-10 days - 04Incorporation
Filing with the registry and issue of the documents.
2-5 days - 05Licence where required
Agreeing the fund structure with the commission.
from 6 weeks - 06Account and launch
Bank file, submission and account opening.
The bank sets the timing
Result: The outcome is an English-law structure that banks and investors accept: a company or fund, an account and reporting in place.
ComparisonJersey
Jersey or the British Virgin Islands
| Jersey | BVI | |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate tax | 0% base rate | 0% |
| Reputation with banks | high, European standard | lower, requires explanation |
| Fund industry | developed and recognised | present but simpler |
| Upkeep cost | higher | lower |
| Economic substance | requirements apply | requirements apply |
| Opening an account | realistic with a clear structure | difficult |
| Who it suits better | funds and larger structures | simple ownership of shares |
Jersey costs more but opens doors to banks and investors. The BVI is cheaper but more often requires explanation at every check.
TeamBRIDGES
Company team
Questions
Registration questions
Is the corporate tax rate really zero?+
The base rate is zero, but regulated financial companies pay 10% and certain activities, including income from local real estate, are taxed at 20%.
Is there VAT?+
There is no classic VAT; a local goods and services tax applies.
What are the economic substance requirements?+
For a range of activities the company must have management, personnel and expenditure on the island, evidenced by an annual report.
How long does incorporation take?+
Two to five days with the registry, preceded by provider compliance of three days to two weeks.
Can I incorporate the company myself?+
No, incorporation runs through a licensed provider.
How hard is it to open a bank account?+
Easier than in classic offshore centres, but the bank will examine the content of the structure and the origin of capital.
Is Jersey suitable for a fund?+
Yes, it is one of the leading fund jurisdictions with a recognised administration industry.
Is the beneficiary visible?+
A beneficial ownership register is maintained and available to the competent authorities; there is no public access.
Is an audit mandatory?+
For regulated and fund structures yes; for an ordinary company it depends on its size.
Do I have to declare the company at home?+
As a rule yes: owning a foreign company creates obligations in your country of residence.
What does upkeep cost?+
Registry fees, the provider, reporting and, where required, substance and audit. We set it out three years ahead.
Why is Jersey better than the BVI?+
For its reputation and access to banks and investors. You pay for that with higher upkeep.
A company for your task
Tell us what the company will do: we will check whether the country fits and show the launch and upkeep budget before the contract.
- Other jurisdictionsA comparison of countries for company registration.
- A company in the BVIA simpler and cheaper alternative.
- Corporate accountsHow an account is opened and what the bank checks.
- Isle of ManRegistration: 1-2 weeks · from $3 200
- LiechtensteinRegistration: 3-5 weeks · from $6 500
- LuxembourgRegistration: 2-4 weeks · from €4 500
Company registration
Want a company in Jersey?
Write to us, we will set it up. We will choose the form, calculate the launch and the annual upkeep, register the company and help open the account.
