The Island, apart from its scenic beauty, enjoys a high European standard of living and offers a variety of leisure, eating out and cultural activities. It also possesses a high level of communication and associated facilities. For a person taking up residence in Jersey, there exists every opportunity for continuing business activities outside the island using the facilities available in the Island for this purpose. The Government departments encourage the establishment of new business activities and deal efficiently and speedily with matters referred to them, providing both advice and advance rulings, including potential tax liability, where required. There is encouragement in particular to establish new financial activities where there is seen to be significant financial benefit without the need to utilise excessive labour resources.
Present policy is to limit population growth to present levels.
There exist many opportunities for personal tax planning for the future, including family arrangements, using Jersey trusts and other entities. But specialist advice should be taken from local Advocates and Accountants. Applications by citizens of non-E.U. countries to take up permanent residence should receive favourable consideration, subject to compliance with immigration requirements. It is recommended that a prospective resident should first obtain approval in principle from the Jersey authorities to this taking up residence prior to contracting the purchase of a prospective property. This is a matter in respect of which we are experienced and able to assist.