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Stable, transparent and well-regulated: maintaining Jersey’s international reputation

A key policy objective of the Government of Jersey is to ensure that the Island’s interests are represented at an international level. By developing our relationships with UK, European and international bodies we reinforce the message that Jersey is a cooperative partner, a good neighbour and, as an international finance centre, a well-regulated jurisdiction complying…



Pros and Cons of being a contractor

Freelancers and self-employed people will be well accustomed to criticism from employed friends and colleagues.  It’s not uncommon for a freelancer to hear ‘that they get paid more for doing the same job’ or that they ‘do whatever they can to avoid paying taxes’.  If freelancing was as easy and well paid as some people…



Article 50 and Brexit: What this means for EU travel

On June 23rd 2016 Britain voted to leave the European Union and whether you voted remain or leave, you’re probably wondering how the imminent triggering of Article 50 might affect travel in Europe. We’ve put together this no-nonsense guide to current EU travel regulations and where to go to experience the best European holidays. What…



Jersey – still ranked as having the BEST beaches in the WORLD

Jersey is one of the best destinations for a beach holiday this year according to an article published by AOL Travel. Holiday hopefuls looking for a beach getaway may have been surprised to see Jersey featured on a list of ‘Best Beach Holidays for 2017’ alongside exotic destinations such as Mexico, Dubai and the Philippines.…



May agrees to delay legislation over tax rise for self-employed after Tory revolt

Theresa May said on Thursday she will delay legislating to implement a controversial national insurance rise for self-employed workers until the autumn, after a public rebellion by senior Conservatives, including a government minister. The measure was a centrepiece of Philip Hammond’s first budget, which had appeared to be unravelling on Thursday, as a series of…



Freelance is the Future

Every day freelancers make an enormous contribution to businesses across the United Kingdom (UK) and the economy as a whole. These highly skilled, independent professionals are the fasting growing segment of the self-employed labour force, collectively contributing an economic output that is comparable to the entire motor sales industry. Large firms and increasingly small and medium-sized…



Understanding Labour Leasing in Switzerland

Switzerland is known as the headquarters for many international and European companies and it is an attractive proposition because of the quality of its banking system. It also has relatively low corporate tax rates and has a privileged relationship with the EU that no other country can boast. Switzerland is also known as one of…



Becoming Self Employed in Luxembourg

Self-employment in Luxembourg is dependent upon several factors. You must have a university degree which is recognised by the Luxembourgish Ministry of Higher Education and you must also have a recent police record, a notarised non-bankruptcy declaration and fixed address in Luxembourg where the work activity will be carried out. No work permits are needed…



Using a European Personal Services Company PSC In France

So, you have received a job offer from a company in France and, as you have been successful in working via your own European Personal Services Company (PSC) in the UK, in Belgium or any other EU country, you are over the moon! No problems should arise; you can get a better net retention than…



UK Government team in Jersey to discuss ‘Jexit’

A special team of UK politicians is on a two-day visit to the Island to discuss ‘Jexit’ – what Britain’s exit from the EU might mean for Jersey. The UK Justice Select Committee, headed by Conservative MP Robert Neil, has already been on a similar fact-finding trip to the Isle of Man, and will be…