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Jersey Business Establishment Route

11 facts quoted from the official source

For a person taking over, joining or creating a Jersey sole trade, partnership or company after obtaining the necessary Ministerial approval and business licence.

Route type
Business & self-employment
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Eligibility summaryThe applicant must have necessary Ministerial approval, the required Control of Housing and Work licence and valid entry clearance.
  • Ministerial Approval RequiredThe applicant must have the necessary Ministerial approval.
  • New Or Existing Business ParticipationThe route covers creation, takeover or qualifying participation in an existing business.
  • Qualifying Business FormThe Rules define business to include these enterprise forms.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationThe applicant or business must obtain every required business licence under the Control of Housing and Work law.
Also stated by the source
  • Extension Years Each MaxExtensions may be granted for periods of up to three years.
  • Official source basisThe applicant must have necessary Ministerial approval, the required Control of Housing and Work licence and valid entry clearance.
  • Report summaryThe applicant must have necessary Ministerial approval, the required Control of Housing and Work licence and valid entry clearance.
  • Settlement After Continuous YearsSettlement may be available after five continuous years with ongoing business activity, accounts and knowledge requirements.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial Duration Years MaxInitial entry may be granted for up to two years.
  • Valid Entry Clearance RequiredValid entry clearance in the business capacity is required.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Jersey?
The official source states: For a person taking over, joining or creating a Jersey sole trade, partnership or company after obtaining the necessary Ministerial approval and business licence.
02Do I need to show accommodation in Jersey?
The official source states: The applicant or business must obtain every required business licence under the Control of Housing and Work law.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.je page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.jeLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Jersey government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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