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Lifestyle and Connectivity
Jersey overlaps with both east and west time zones – a clear advantage for an international finance centre.
4 December 2024
Six reasons why people choose to live in Jersey
Reputation
The successful combination of stability and reliability has kept Jersey at the forefront of global finance for over half a century.
Economic stability
Our Island’s economic stability and reliability sets us apart as an international finance centre and offers the perfect environment for you to grow your future.
Work-life balance
With beautiful countryside and beaches, Jersey provides a supportive and enviable work-life balance.
Location and links
Located 85 miles from England, and 14 miles from France, our frequent flights to London airports only take an hour.
Digital infrastructure
We enjoy access to 5G networks and 100% fibre broadband coverage, meaning Islanders can focus on business and leisure without interruption.
Business-ready attitude
Our future-focussed, business-ready attitude makes Jersey the perfect place to invest with confidence.
Transport Links
As an Island, Jersey blends unique local charm with a globally connected international finance centre, a centralised time zone and convenient transport connections to the rest of the world.
- Overlaps with both east and west time zones
- Facilities to charter private planes at Jersey Airport
- 1 hour average flight time from the UK
- Located 85 miles from England, and 14 miles from France
- Regular ferries to and from St Malo in France as well as Portsmouth and Poole in the UK
- 1,000 berths across three award-winning marinas all of which are close to the town centre of St Helier
What Jersey-based family offices say
Principal of Family C:
“The main thing that attracted me to want to come and live in Jersey with my family and run the family office was the ease of living. I was also impressed by the vast amount of opportunities for outdoor activities, from surfing to abseiling.”
Principal of Family D:
“We chose Jersey over the other Channel Islands due to the frequent flight connections to the UK and access to mainland Europe.”
Useful information
Locate Jersey
The Locate Jersey team provide comprehensive and confidential advice through every step of setting up a business in Jersey. Find real-life testimonials and relocation case studies written by clients on the Locate Jersey website: locatejersey.com/lifestyle
Visit Jersey
Visit Jersey work collaboratively with the local industries and government to promote tourism to and within Jersey in an innovative, economic and efficient way. Discover more about the beautiful Island of Jersey where people come here to refresh, revitalise and reconnect with nature: jersey.com
