Skilled High Earner route (business licence + Licensed status)
Skilled High Earner route (business licence + Licensed status) is a residence route in Jersey (Podnikatel). Establish own business in Jersey, work full-time (>25 h/wk) and earn ≥ £250,000/yr taxable in Jersey for 10 yrs or until Entitled; economic/social benefit; only property ≥ £2m (buy or lease). Licensed status reviewed after 5 yrs.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 267'500. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Standard Jersey tax: 20% flat (marginal 26% relief method) on worldwide income; no CGT/IHT
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategorie | Podnikatel |
|---|---|
| Investice | — |
| Poplatky (rodina) | — |
| Příjem / rok | CHF 267'500 |
| Majetek | — |
| Min. pobyt | — |
| TP | 10 |
| Občanství | — |
| Práce | ownBusiness |
| Způsobilost | all (non-British need immigration clearance) |
| Daň | Standard Jersey tax: 20% flat (marginal 26% relief method) on worldwide income; no CGT/IHT |
| Stav k | 2026-10 |
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