Relocation Resources
Thinking about relocating your fintech to Jersey? This page brings together the key links and resources you’ll need – signposting to the right official guidance.
Thinking about relocating your fintech to Jersey? This page brings together the key links and resources you’ll need – signposting to the right official guidance.
🔗 Sectors & Licensing – Check if your activity is regulated.
🔗 Is my activity a VASP? – Quick way to see if your crypto/virtual-asset model is in scope.
🔗 Innovation Hub – Fintech – Engage early with supervisors on novel models/scope questions.
🔗 Start a Business: Step-by-Step – Plain-English sequence (structure, licensing, tax/social security).
🔗 Incorporate a Company – What to prepare and how to file online.
🔗 Beneficial Ownership & Controllers – What you must file at setup.
🔗 AML/CFT/CPF Handbook – Consolidated rulebook for AML/KYC systems and controls.
🔗 VASP Requirements – Registration and ongoing supervision for VASPs.
🔗 Travel Rule Guidance – Implementing originator/beneficiary info for VA transfers.
🔗 Tokenisation & ICO/ITO Guidance – Principles for tokenised equities/fund units/bonds & offerings.
🔗 Duties of Data Controllers – Your core obligations under the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018.
🔗 International Data Transfers – SCCs/addendum and transfer assessments for cross-border flows.
🔗 Outsourcing Policy – What the regulator expects for cloud/sub-outsourcing (all sectors).
🔗 Business Cyber Security Controls – Baseline controls and incident guidance.
🔗 Work Permissions Assistance – Help navigating permissions to hire or relocate digital staff.
🔗 Relocate Your Business –Support to relocate/establish your business and team.
🔗 Work Permit Policy – Routes and employer duties for non-UK/Irish hiring.
🔗 Non-Resident Business Licence – If you’ll deliver a Jersey contract without a local entity.
🔗 Company Tax (0/10/20) – Corporate tax rates and who they apply to.
🔗 Economic Substance – Companies & Partnerships – Scope, tests and guidance.
🔗 Register for GST – Thresholds and online registration.
🔗 Annual Confirmation – Yearly filing to confirm company data.
Platform and payments coverage – Some global rails do not onboard Jersey‑registered companies. Confirm PSP/acquirer support before you incorporate.
Apple and other platforms – App Store processes are territory‑based and may need evidence of licensing for each country where you offer services. Engage early with your platform and consider seller‑of‑record options if needed.
Open banking – Jersey is not under PSD2. Banks can opt in to open banking; API access varies. Check support with your providers.
Banking for crypto – The JFSC’s Sound Business Practice Policy treats much virtual‑asset activity as sensitive. Expect deeper checks and longer timelines from banks and service firms. Start early with strong AML/KYC evidence.
Deposit protection – Jersey’s Depositors’ Compensation Scheme covers individuals and charities up to £50,000 per banking group. Companies are not covered. Plan treasury accordingly.
Staffing permissions and ownership changes – Business and staff permissions apply. A significant ownership change usually requires a new business licence within 60 days.
Outsourcing – Regulated firms must meet the JFSC’s outsourcing policy, including audit, access rights and sub‑outsourcing control.
Market access – Jersey is a third country. There is no automatic EU/UK passporting. Funds often use NPPR; other activities need host‑state permissions.
