Dmitri Mihhailov
General Partner
Leads Prifinance's corporate practice and oversees client engagements, with senior expertise in international company structuring and bank-account setup.
Register a company in Jersey
- an offshore centre with institutional credibility.Company registration in Jersey gives you a remotely established structure in a self-governing Crown Dependency with a standard 0% corporate rate, no capital-gains tax and no withholding on dividends to non-residents. Jersey is also the banking capital of the Channel Islands, while its companies are used in institutional and listed structures. Standard incorporation takes two days, with same-day express available for urgent transactions.є
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Jersey · at a glance
Legal formPrivate company (1991 Law)
Time to set up2 days · express same-day
Corporate tax0% standard
Capital gains / dividends outNot taxed
Min. share capitalNo minimum
Remote setupYes - via licensed provider
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Jersey in brief
An offshore centre trusted by institutions.
Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands - a self-governing Crown Dependency fourteen miles off France, outside both the UK and the EU, with eight centuries of legal autonomy and the deepest banking sector of any offshore centre in Europe. Its trust industry manages family wealth measured in hundreds of billions, while Jersey companies are also used in London-listed structures. In practice, offshore company registration in Jersey means using a regulated legal vehicle with established law and licensed local administration rather than a simple anonymous shell.
The tax framework is built around a standard 0% rate on company income, 10% for regulated financial-services firms and 20% for utilities, large retailers and Jersey property income. There is no capital-gains tax, no withholding on dividends to non-residents and no inheritance tax; local GST is 5% and rarely affects international structures. In return, Jersey expects substance where the law requires it, properly prepared accounts and licensed local administration.
Packages & pricing
Company registration in Jersey - cost and packages.
01 - PRIVATE COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES
Company
from£3,900GBP · all-in
Remote company formation in Jersey includes name reservation, JFSC Registry filing, government fees and the first year of the registered office.
✓Company name check and reservation✓JFSC Registry filing and fees✓Memorandum and articles of association✓Registered office - first year✓Corporate documents with apostille✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: same-day express - registry surcharge · substance package - scoped individually · annual renewal - from £2,700/year.
Start with Company →02 - PRIVATE COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from£5,900GBP · all-in
A working Jersey company with a bank or fintech account - GBP, EUR and USD balances, cards and online banking through Jersey banks or UK EMIs.
✓Everything in Company✓Multi-currency account with a Jersey bank or UK/EU EMI✓Account application and KYC file preparation✓Introduction to 2-3 suitable institutions✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →These are starting prices; the final quote is fixed before work begins. Registry fees and licensed-provider costs are itemised separately, while fund and listing structures are scoped individually.
What you can do
Popular uses for a Jersey company.
A Jersey company can conduct almost any lawful business. Financial services require JFSC licensing, while the standard 0% rate applies to ordinary trading and holding activities.
Private wealth & trusts
Companies operate alongside trusts in one of the world’s leading private-wealth centres.
Banking & fundslicensed
The Channel Islands’ largest banking centre, together with the fast-track Jersey Private Fund used by managers worldwide.
Listing vehicles
Jersey parent companies are used in London listings: shares settle through CREST and fit within the UK Takeover Code.
Holding & JVs
Institutional-grade holding structures with a 0% standard rate and no withholding on outbound dividends.
UK real estate
A familiar structure for UK property portfolios, widely recognised by London lenders.
International trading
Cross-border goods and services from a whitelisted jurisdiction where the 5% GST mainly applies to local supplies.
Why Jersey
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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0% standard rate
Ordinary trading and holding income is taxed at 0%; regulated finance pays 10%, while certain local activities are taxed at 20%.
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Recognised by the City
Jersey companies are used in FTSE structures, with CREST settlement, Takeover Code compatibility and corporate law familiar to London advisers.
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Deep banking sector
The island hosts a developed network of major UK and international banks serving private wealth and international structures.
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No additional headline taxes
There is no capital-gains tax, no withholding on dividends to non-residents and no inheritance tax; GST is only 5% on local supplies.
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Private-wealth infrastructure
Companies, trusts and funds operate within one established fiduciary ecosystem.
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Clear substance rules
Formal economic-substance requirements and licensed providers support the jurisdiction’s institutional reputation.
How it compares
Jersey alongside the main offshore alternatives.
Guernsey follows a very similar corporate and tax model but has a stronger profile in insurance and private equity; the Isle of Man sits within the UK VAT area; Gibraltar is cheaper; the UK itself taxes corporate profits at 25%. Jersey stands out primarily for banking, private wealth and listing structures. Figures current as of 2026.
| Country | Corporate tax | Consumption tax | Fully remote incorporation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey | 0% standard · 10/20 special | 5% GST - local only | Yes - 2 days, express same-day |
| Guernsey | 0% standard · 10/20 special | None | Yes - 24h |
| Isle of Man | 0% standard | 20% - UK VAT area | Yes - 48h |
| Gibraltar | 15% - territorial | None | Yes - cheaper |
| United Kingdom | 25% | 20% VAT | Yes - but full tax |
JerseyRemote ✓
Corporate tax0% standard · 10/20 special
Consumption tax5% GST - local only
GuernseyRemote ✓
Corporate tax0% standard · 10/20 special
Consumption taxNone
Isle of ManRemote ✓
Corporate tax0% standard
Consumption tax20% - UK VAT area
GibraltarRemote ✓
Corporate tax15% - territorial
Consumption taxNone
United KingdomRemote ✓
Corporate tax25%
Consumption tax20% VAT
Requirements
What Jersey law actually requires.
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Shareholders - one or more individuals or companies of any nationality; registers are maintained locally and are not published.
02
Director - at least one director of any nationality; resident directors can support substance where the activity requires it.
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Share capital - no statutory minimum; one no-par-value share is sufficient.
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Registered office - a Jersey registered office through a licensed provider is mandatory and included in the package.
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Name - must be approved by the Registry; sensitive words such as bank, fund, insurance or trust require consent.
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Accounts & confirmation - accounts must be prepared and kept, but private companies do not file them publicly; an annual confirmation statement is filed instead.
How it works
From application to an incorporated company - in days.
The process runs through our lawyers and a licensed Jersey provider: documents are signed remotely, and the Registry incorporates a clean file within two days.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm whether Jersey fits a private-wealth, holding, fund or listing structure and agree the full cost in advance.
021-2 days
KYC & documents
Passports, proof of address and a short business description; the incorporation pack is prepared.
03Hours
Name reservation
The company name is checked and reserved with the Registry.
041-2 days
Registry filing
The licensed provider submits the application - standard processing takes two days, with same-day express available.
053-5 days
Documents & apostille
You receive the certificate, constitutional documents and company registers, apostilled for use abroad.
061-3 weeks
Banking
The company is introduced to Jersey banks or UK EMIs with support through the account-opening process.
Quick facts
Legal formPrivate company
Min. share capitalNo minimum
Corporate tax0% standard
GST5% - local only
Standard processing2 days
ExpressSame day
AccountsPrepared, not published
Same-day express incorporation is available for transactions with tight deadlines - the Registry is designed to accommodate deal timetables.
On the ground
On the ground in Jersey.
Prifinance - Jersey
St Helier
St Helier, Jersey
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Crown-Dependency specialists
Your setup is run by a team that files Channel-Island structures with licensed providers every month.
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Office & administration included
A registered office through a licensed provider keeps the company in good standing while you operate remotely.
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Wealth & funds experience
JPF applications, trust pairings and listing vehicles are scoped with local counsel. One team end to end.
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Also in Hong Kong, London, Dubai & more
A network of offices across Europe, the Gulf and the Americas. One team for your whole international structure.
We also have offices in
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
5/F, Yau Lee Centre, 45 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong
Vilnius
Lithuania
Gedimino pr. 2
London
United Kingdom
7 Bell Yard
Prague
Czech Republic
Vlkova 532/8, Žižkov
Berlin
Germany
Rankestraße 26
Madeira
Portugal
Rua da Alegria 31, 1F
Budapest
Hungary
Korányi Sándor u. 4
Istanbul
Türkiye
Perpa Ticaret Merkezi, A Blok
Dubai
UAE
33 Level, Al Saqr Business Tower
Toronto
Canada
1110 Finch Avenue West, suite 406
Singapore
Singapore
3 Church Street, #29-68 Samsung Hub
Bangkok
Thailand
Unit P01, Penthouse, VASU1, 1 Sukhumvit 25 Alley
Foshan
China
A-Tower, Yuneng Digital Plaza, 46 Lishui Avenue South
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Republic Square 13
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
32 Razzakov Street
Taxation 2026
A 0% standard rate with defined compliance requirements.
Jersey’s standard corporate tax rate is 0%. Regulated financial-services companies pay 10%, while utilities, large retailers and Jersey property income are taxed at 20%. In practice, a request to open an offshore company in Jersey still means complying with activity-specific, administration and substance requirements rather than simply accessing a zero-tax shell. There is no capital-gains tax or withholding on dividends to non-residents, GST is 5% on local supplies, and the 15% global minimum only reaches groups above €750M.
Standard rate - 0%
Trading, holding and investment income is generally taxed at zero.
Special rates - 10/20%
Licensed banks, trust companies and fund administrators pay 10%; utilities, large retail and local property pay 20%.
GST - 5%, local only
Jersey’s consumption tax applies to local supplies; international structures often do not register.
Substance & Pillar Two
Economic-substance rules apply to relevant activities, while the global top-up affects only the largest groups.
Levies in 2026
Corporate tax (standard)0%
Regulated finance10%
Utilities / retail / property20%
GST (local supplies)5%
Withholding on dividendsNone
Annual confirmationFrom ~£235
Accounts are prepared and the annual confirmation is filed according to the compliance calendar managed with the licensed provider.
Your team
The specialists who'll handle your case.
Eugeniu Bevziuc
Corporate services advisor
Advises clients on company formation, VAT and ongoing compliance, coordinating each step of the setup across the EU.
Alex Danila
Company formation specialist
Your day-to-day contact - coordinates incorporation, documents and the bank introduction, from the first call through to launch.
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Talk to a specialist →FAQ
Common questions about company registration in Jersey.
Can I open a company without visiting Jersey?+
Yes. The entire process from KYC to Registry filing can be completed remotely through our lawyers and a licensed local provider. Original corporate documents are sent by courier after incorporation.
How much does it cost to set up a Jersey company?+
Turnkey incorporation starts from £3,900, including Registry fees and the registered office for the first year. Packages with a bank or EMI account start from £5,900.
How long does incorporation take?+
The Registry processes clean applications within two days, with same-day express available for urgent transactions. Apostilled documents follow within a week.
Will the company pay tax in Jersey?+
The standard corporate rate is 0%, while regulated financial-services companies pay 10% and utilities, large retail and Jersey property income are taxed at 20%. There is no capital-gains tax and no withholding on dividends to non-residents.
Why do listed groups incorporate in Jersey?+
Jersey shares settle through CREST, the UK Takeover Code applies cleanly, and local corporate law is familiar to London advisers. That combination makes the island suitable for certain listed group structures.
What is the Jersey Private Fund?+
It is a fund vehicle for up to fifty professional investors that can be approved by the JFSC in as little as 48 hours. It is commonly used for club deals and family-office strategies.
What are the substance requirements?+
Companies in relevant sectors, including holding, finance and IP, must demonstrate management, people and premises proportionate to their activities. Pure equity holding companies are subject to a reduced test.
Does the company file accounts?+
Accounts must be prepared and retained, but private companies do not file them publicly. The Registry receives an annual confirmation instead, while audit requirements mainly affect larger or regulated structures.
How is banking for a Jersey company?+
Jersey has the deepest banking sector among European offshore centres, with branches of major UK and international banks. UK EMIs can also support day-to-day operating needs.
Jersey or Guernsey - which one?+
The jurisdictions are similar in corporate and tax structure, but their specialisations differ: Jersey is stronger in banking, private wealth and listing vehicles, while Guernsey has a stronger profile in insurance structures and private equity. The industry and required infrastructure usually determine the choice.
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