Incorporate · Offshore

Company Formation in Jersey

Well-regulated Channel Island for holding, funds and wealth structuring. Review the legal form, tax position, treaty network and indicative cost, then talk to one team that structures it end to end.

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Corporate tax: 0% standard rate
VAT / GST: Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5%
Formation: 2-5 days
Foreign ownership: 100% permitted
Tax treaties: 15+
Setup cost: USD 4,000 - 10,000

At a glance

Common entity: Company Limited by Shares
Formation time: 2-5 days
Setup cost: USD 4,000 - 10,000
Annual cost: USD 4,000 - 9,000
Foreign ownership: 100% permitted
Tax treaties: 15+

Holding companyFunds and investmentIP and licensingTradingConsulting and services

Best for

Holding and wealth-structuring vehicles
Investment funds and listing vehicles
Structures wanting a well-regulated offshore reputation

Less ideal for

Low-budget setups
Founders needing a broad treaty network

Legal and formation

Legal system	Common law (with customary law elements)
Common entity types	Company Limited by Shares, Jersey Foundation
Formation timeline	2-5 days
Minimum capital	None
Foreign ownership	100% permitted
Minimum shareholders	1
Minimum directors	1
Local presence	Registered office and a regulated administrator in Jersey required
Public registry	Directors and shareholders not on a public register; beneficial owners on a non-public register
Audit	No general statutory audit for most private companies

Tax profile

Corporate income tax	0% standard rate (10% for financial services companies; 20% for utilities and certain income)
VAT / GST	Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5%
Withholding, dividends	0%
Withholding, interest	0%
Withholding, royalties	0%
Capital gains	Not taxed
Territorial system	No
CFC rules	No
Participation exemption	Not applicable at the 0% standard rate

Every figure above is indicative. Rates, thresholds, minimum capital, ownership rules and timelines change and vary by activity, licence and structure. They are confirmed with the relevant authority and in a tailored quote before you rely on them. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.

How to set up in Jersey

1
Engage a licensed Jersey administrator or trust company
2
Reserve the company name and obtain JFSC consent
3
Prepare the memorandum and articles of association
4
File incorporation with the Jersey registry and appoint directors
5
Complete KYC and open a corporate bank account

Banking reality

Jersey has strong private and corporate banking, but banks apply rigorous KYC and source-of-wealth checks and normally onboard through the appointed regulated administrator, so it is thorough rather than quick.