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Jersey
Jersey private companies suit international holding, investment, and cross-border trade arrangements. The general corporate tax rate is 0%, but annual filings remain required and relevant activity must meet economic-substance and regulatory requirements.
A Channel Islands hub for international holdings.
Private company limited by shares (Ltd.)
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- Tax
- General corporate income tax is 0%; specified financial services are taxed at 10%; in-scope large groups face 15% MCIT.
- Shareholders and directors
- Min. 1 shareholder, 1 director, and a company secretary; a sole director cannot also be secretary.
- Share capital
- No statutory minimum share capital; par-value or no-par-value shares may be issued.
- Local requirements
- Jersey registered office and local nominated person required; non-local owners apply through a regulated provider.
- Annual maintenance
- Annual confirmation in January–February; tax return by 30 November next year; private companies are generally unaudited.
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 2 hours–5 business days, depending on risk and service level.
- Public disclosure
- Members and significant persons, including directors, are public; beneficial-owner data are not public.
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
References (6)›
- 01Jersey Financial Services Commission — About companies
- 02Jersey Financial Services Commission — Incorporate a company
- 03Government of Jersey — Annual company tax returns
- 04Government of Jersey — OECD Pillar One and Pillar Two
- 05Jersey Financial Services Commission — Associated parties
- 06Government of Jersey — Economic substance for Jersey companies and partnerships
02 · Advantages
Why Jersey
- 01General corporate income tax rate of 0%, with no local income taxes
- 02Mature regulated professional-services ecosystem for cross-border holdings and investment structures
- 03Public member and director data alongside legally controlled access to beneficial-owner data
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Non-Jersey beneficial owners must apply through a JFSC-regulated formation-service provider
- Provide identity and address details for directors, shareholders, beneficial owners, and controllers
- Regulated or sensitive activity may require further information, consent, or a licence
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- File the annual confirmation with the JFSC in January–February and verify registry data
- File the corporate income tax return by 30 November of the following year
- Companies with relevant activities must report and meet the economic-substance test
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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