Connecting East Africa to Global Markets

Discover how Jersey’s expertise, stability and forward-thinking structuring solutions support East African families and businesses to grow and protect their wealth.

A strategic partnership for growth

Jersey’s relationship with East Africa is built on a shared focus on innovation, professionalism and sustainable growth.

For decades, the Island has supported both inbound and outbound investment, facilitating cross-border opportunities, succession planning and wealth preservation for private and institutional investors alike. Today, Jersey plays a growing role in helping East African families and businesses:

Access global opportunities through internationally recognised, transparent and well-regulated structures
Preserve and professionalise family wealth across generations with trusted, tailored solutions
Act as a gateway to international markets, connecting Africa with international investors seeking opportunities across the region’s dynamic markets

As East Africa continues to evolve, Jersey’s stability and expertise in professional management provide a solid foundation that family businesses and advisers can leverage. According to Global Value Chains research, capital intermediated in Jersey supported £6 billion of Africa’s GDP each year and 916,000 jobs on the continent between 2017 and 2020.

Partner with Jersey to unlock new opportunities for growth, leveraging our expertise, stability and innovative solutions.

High regulatory standards and reputation

Endorsed by the OECD, IMF and MONEYVAL and on the EU Code of Conduct’s white-list for tax good governance, Jersey meets global standards for transparency, AML and combating financial crime.

Jersey continuously strengthens its regulations and enhances its market-leading financial crime legislation without sacrificing innovation.

Comprehensive range of solutions

Our expertise spans the full spectrum of private and institutional wealth structuring. From straightforward trusts and company formations to sophisticated, high-value international arrangements.

Our expert providers manage complex structures involving trusts, companies, limited partnerships, foundations and fund vehicles for international families and institutional investors.

Outstanding knowledge and expertise

Leverage the expertise of seasoned industry professionals with first-class knowledge of partnering with African and UK financial institutions.

With a proven track record and deep market knowledge, benefit from expert guidance on regional structuring opportunities to drive long-term value and cross-border growth.

Protect and future-proof your client's wealth

Our IFC can support the wealth management strategies for private clients.

Robust regulation: Jersey’s robust regulation and good governance minimise legal issues and ensures legacy structures don’t end up in disputes
Security for HNWIs: The private and family wealth of high-net worth and ultra-high net worth individual clients benefits from our IFCs maturity and case law
Sophisticated solutions: Recognition of the need for sophisticated family governance, succession planning and sometimes reorganisation of existing structures

Support asset diversification and protection: Leverage Africa’s immense potential via Jersey’s stable and secure environment enabling greater investment and philanthropic opportunities for families
Investing for impact: Sustainable investments, the intergenerational wealth transfer, ESG and philanthropy
Smooth wealth transition: The structures and knowledge to ensure the smooth transition of assets and preservation of wealth across generations

If you’re looking for a sophisticated, reliable and adaptable financial jurisdiction to meet all your clients’ needs, Jersey can help.

Our expertise on the Island, our experienced practitioners, some of whom travel regularly to the continent, engage directly with families to understand their challenges. We partner with local experts to provide globally recognised solutions.

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