Umzug nach Jersey: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Jersey steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 5 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Jersey the top income tax rate is 20%, dividends are taxed at up to 20% and companies pay 0% corporate tax. Newcomers may use a special regime (1%): 0% corporate; High Value Residency: minimum tax GBP 250,000/yr; 1% above GBP 1.25m.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Jersey from arrival once you take up residence (Own/rent home available in Jersey + 1 night there in year; moving to stay ≥5 yrs → resident from arrival). The typical route is Investor (Jersey HVR, ex-2(1)(e), now Reg 5 "Entitled" status) + Jersey investor visa: HVR: >£10m wealth, income >£1.25m, min tax £250k/yr, home ≥£3.5m house/£1.75m flat; immigration: £2m to invest in Jersey There are 5 open residence programmes in Jersey — see the list below.
Living there
St Helier has a temperate oceanic climate with winter highs around 9 °C and summer highs around 20.5 °C. The economy grew +1% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 1% for 2026. Its passport opens about 162 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure (Crown dependency).
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 20% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 20% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 0% |
| Sonderregime für Zuzüger | 1% — 0% corporate; High Value Residency: minimum tax GBP 250,000/yr; 1% above GBP 1.25m. |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Own/rent home available in Jersey + 1 night there in year; moving to stay ≥5 yrs → resident from arrival |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Investor (Jersey HVR, ex-2(1)(e), now Reg 5 "Entitled" status) + Jersey investor visa — HVR: >£10m wealth, income >£1.25m, min tax £250k/yr, home ≥£3.5m house/£1.75m flat; immigration: £2m to invest in Jersey |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 162 Länder |
| Economic growth | +1% (2025), forecast 1% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | temperate oceanic · 9° / 20.5° (St Helier) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No conflict exposure (Crown dependency) |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 3.5/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 8.5/10 · NR |
| Eigentumsschutz | 8.5/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 7/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Jersey
- High Value Residency (Entitled status) — Investition CHF 1'872'500 · open · 2026-10
- Skilled High Earner route (business licence + Licensed status) — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 267'500 · open · 2026-10
- Business relocation – Licensed permission for principals/key staff — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 107'000 · open · 2026-10
- Work permit (skilled) + work visa — employment · open · 2026-10
- Family member residence (spouse/partner/children) — family · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Jersey to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Own/rent home available in Jersey + 1 night there in year; moving to stay ≥5 yrs → resident from arrival Foreign income taxed from arrival date only; High Value Residency: 20% on first slice, 1% above
How much tax will I pay in Jersey?
In Jersey the top income tax rate is 20%, dividends are taxed at up to 20% and companies pay 0% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Jersey offer?
High Value Residency (Entitled status) (CHF 1'872'500); Skilled High Earner route (business licence + Licensed status); Business relocation – Licensed permission for principals/key staff; Work permit (skilled) + work visa; Family member residence (spouse/partner/children)
What is the usual way to move to Jersey?
Investor (Jersey HVR, ex-2(1)(e), now Reg 5 "Entitled" status) + Jersey investor visa. HVR: >£10m wealth, income >£1.25m, min tax £250k/yr, home ≥£3.5m house/£1.75m flat; immigration: £2m to invest in Jersey
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