Companies In Jersey

INTRODUCTION

This briefing is intended to serve as a brief guide to the types of companies available in Jersey.

The Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 (the "Law") is a comprehensive, modern statute governing all aspects of the regulation of the formation and administration of private companies in Jersey.

Prior to 2002, Jersey companies could only be incorporated as limited liability companies, issuing shares having a nominal value. However, following substantial amendments to the Law in recent years, the following forms of company are now available in Jersey:

1. par value companies;
   
   
2. no par value companies;