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Starting up

You're thinking of starting up your business in Jersey which is the first step in turning a good idea into a commercial opportunity. Find out more

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First things first
Getting prepared
Getting the formalities ready
Guides & checklists
First things first Do you know that your business idea is viable?
Getting prepared Developing a business plan Preparing financial forecasts
Getting the formalities ready Types of trading entity Starting up as a sole trader or partnership in Jersey Setting up a limited company in Jersey Setting up in Jersey as a non-resident Setting up a catering business Starting a mobile catering business in Jersey Social Security contributions and your new business Setting up as a bookkeeper or accountant
Guides & checklists Business Plan Template Running a business from your home Relocating your business to Jersey

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Running your business operations as smoothly as possible for maximum efficiency gives an instant boost to your bottom line. Find out more

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Productivity Hub
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Productivity Hub SEE Enterprise Pathway Pilot Productivity Support Scheme Grant Business performance GVA Calculator (Gross Value Added)
Marketing Types of marketing activities
Technology & data protection Cyber security Cyber essentials Data protection definitions Data Protection for SMEs Data Protection – Frequently asked questions Data Protection Registration GDPR – A risk based approach to compliance GDPR - What will it mean for your business? Incoming Threats Keep your business safe online Systems that support your business Systems and Hardware Your online behaviour
Premises & insurance Business Insurance

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A clear financial plan and understanding of your finances is key to the success or failure of a business. Find out more

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Funding opportunities to boost your productivity
Managing finances Financial Plan Development Minimizing Waste & Energy Costs
Raising funds Listing on the local stock exchange
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Funding opportunities to boost your productivity Better Business Grant Agricultural Loans Fund

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Employing people

The success and failure of a business can often lie in the hands of its people, the decisions they make and the way they undertake their day-to-day activities.

It will almost always be impossible to grow your business without employing other people to compliment your own skills and expertise. So, when you start bringing people into your business you should be clear what you need them to do and make sure you employ the right people for those roles.

Recruiting is a relatively straightforward process, but you need to be aware of your obligations as an employer and be sure that your employees are eligible to work.

Government of Jersey guidance on employing people

Training people

Identifying the future skills and experience your business will need is key to improving its performance so encouraging staff training and development in line with these requirements will pay dividends later.

Allocating a budget for training and development might seem like a costly exercise so it is important to make sure you are spending these funds on the people and activity that will contribute to business improvement.

Employing EU Nationals

If you are an employer in Jersey and and plan to employ EU nationals please follow the guidance on

Government of Jersey information on Employing European Union (EU) nationals from January 2021

Work through these questions to ensure you are up to date with what you should do.

Do you currently employ EU nationals?

If you employ EU nationals, they need to have applied to the Jersey-EU Settlement Scheme (JEUSS) by the 30 June 2021. EU nationals are only eligible to apply if they were in the Island by 31 December 2020.

To apply, visit gov.je/SettlementScheme.

Are you planning to employ EU nationals?

If you have seasonal or temporary EU staff that have worked in the Island before the end of 2020 they may be eligible for the Jersey-EU Settlement Scheme and will be able to continue to return to the Island and work without a visa or a work permit.

Any EU citizen that will be new to the Island in 2021 will require a visa to work and the employer will need a work permit. More information on the process of hiring EU nationals can be found here.

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