Skilled High Earner route (business licence + Licensed status)
Skilled High Earner route (business licence + Licensed status) is a residence route in Jersey (Iværksætter). 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.
| Kategori | Iværksætter |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Gebyrer (familie) | — |
| Indkomst / år | CHF 267'500 |
| Formue | — |
| Min. ophold | — |
| PR | 10 |
| Statsborgerskab | — |
| Arbejde | ownBusiness |
| Berettiget | all (non-British need immigration clearance) |
| Skat | Standard Jersey tax: 20% flat (marginal 26% relief method) on worldwide income; no CGT/IHT |
| Pr. | 2026-10 |
General information only — not tax, legal, immigration, investment or financial advice, and no client relationship. Figures are simplified, indicative and may be out of date. Always verify with the official authority and a licensed professional in the country concerned before acting. Partner links, if any, are marked and may earn us a fee.