Business relocation – Licensed permission for principals/key staff
Business relocation – Licensed permission for principals/key staff is a residence route in Jersey (Ondernemer). Business licence application with 3-yr plan (jobs, local spend, tax); 'Licensed' consent for role that cannot be filled locally; owner/senior director salary expected > £100,000. Licensed status tied to role. Non-British need work visa/permit.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 107'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Jersey resident: 20% income tax; companies 0% (10% financial services); 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.
| Categorie | Ondernemer |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | — |
| Inkomen / jr | CHF 107'000 |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | 10 |
| Staatsburgerschap | — |
| Werk | ownBusiness |
| Komt in aanmerking | principals/essential staff of high-value relocating businesses |
| Belasting | Jersey resident: 20% income tax; companies 0% (10% financial services); no CGT/IHT |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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