Jersey Finance & Tax
Expert guides written for Jersey business owners covering GST, payroll, management accounts, and everything in between.
Everything Jersey businesses need to know about GST, income tax, and Revenue Jersey compliance.
From the 15th-of-every-month CER obligation to the 30 November corporate deadline — a definitive, clearly mapped guide to every Revenue Jersey, JFSC, and JOIC filing date that matters for your business in 2026.
Revenue Jersey has published its 2026 compliance programme — targeting landlords, small businesses, restaurants, beauty businesses, and employers. Here's what's changing and what you need to do before a review lands on your doorstep.
From April 2027, unspent UK pension pots will be pulled into inheritance tax — creating a potential 67% combined tax rate for your beneficiaries. Here's what Jersey residents need to do before the deadline.
GST in Jersey runs at 5% — significantly lower than UK VAT. This guide covers registration thresholds, quarterly filing requirements, and common mistakes Jersey businesses make on their GST returns.
Not every Jersey business needs to register for GST. Learn about the registration threshold, voluntary registration advantages, and the consequences of missing your registration deadline.
Jersey's self-assessment income tax system differs significantly from the UK. This guide covers filing deadlines, payment on account, and how to minimise your bill legally.
Importing goods or services into Jersey triggers specific GST obligations that catch many business owners off guard. Here's how to handle import GST correctly and avoid Revenue Jersey penalties.
Jersey Social Security, PAYE equivalents, and everything you need to pay your team correctly.
Employer Social Security contributions in Jersey run at 6.5% — separate from UK National Insurance. This guide explains how to calculate, deduct, and pay Social Security correctly every month.
Jersey's employment law has its own minimum wage, holiday pay rules, and payroll requirements. This essential guide covers what every Jersey employer must do to stay compliant.
Misclassifying workers as contractors when they are employees can result in significant Social Security liabilities in Jersey. Learn how to make the right call for your business.
Not all payroll software handles Jersey Social Security correctly. We review the top options available to Jersey employers and explain what to look for before you commit.
Management accounts, annual accounts, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting for Jersey businesses.
Management accounts give you a monthly financial picture of your business — profit, cash position, debtors, and trends. This guide explains what to expect and how to use them to grow.
Jersey-registered companies have specific filing obligations with the Companies Registry. This guide explains timelines, exemptions, and what happens if you miss the deadline.
More Jersey businesses fail from cash flow problems than from lack of profit. Learn how to build a simple 13-week cash flow forecast that keeps you ahead of every payment.
Revenue Jersey has specific requirements for record retention. Most businesses must keep financial records for at least 6 years. Here's exactly what you need to keep and in what format.
Starting up, growing, and staying compliant as a small business in Jersey's unique regulatory environment.
The Government of Jersey's Better Business Support Package has allocated £5.3 million in active grants for 2026 — but the rules have changed. The standard Productivity Grant is closed. Here's how to claim the upgraded 80% Skills Grant and what else remains open.
From Companies Registry registration to your first GST return, starting a business in Jersey involves financial steps that many new owners miss. This checklist keeps you on track from day one.
The tax and compliance differences between sole trader and limited company status in Jersey are significant. This guide breaks down the numbers and helps you choose the right structure.
The Jersey Financial Services Commission regulates more than just banks. If your business falls under JFSC oversight, here's what your bookkeeping and record-keeping must look like.
Taking on your first employee is a milestone — but it comes with Social Security obligations, payroll requirements, and employment law compliance. Here's exactly what to prepare.
Practical tips, software guides, and process improvements to keep your financial records clean and audit-ready.
Bank reconciliation is the cornerstone of clean bookkeeping. This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to reconcile your accounts monthly — and what to do when the numbers don't match.
QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or FreeAgent? We compare the most popular accounting platforms for Jersey businesses, including how each handles GST at 5% and local payroll requirements.
Not every business expense is tax-deductible. This guide explains which costs Jersey businesses can claim against income tax, and the evidence you need to back up every claim.
Doing your own books costs more than you think — in time, errors, and stress. This guide helps you calculate the real cost of DIY bookkeeping and decide if outsourcing makes financial sense.
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