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Jersey’s Defences Against Foreign Tax Crimes
Jersey’s politicians have been clear for many years that the jurisdiction does not want nor need business based on foreign tax evasion or aggressive avoidance. This article, drawn from independent research carried out by Pragmatix Advisory commissioned by Jersey Finance in 2023, sets out how Government agencies work together to combat tax crimes.
14 May 2024
We will continue to be clear that Jersey does not need, nor does it wish to be associated with aggressive tax planning schemes. We do not support that which goes beyond legitimate tax planning for commercial purposes, nor do we want our service providers to host abusive tax schemes designed to frustrate the will of national parliaments.Chief MinisterGovernment of Jersey, 2012
Political Will and Legislation
Combatting Financial Crime Together
Comprehensive Legal Framework
International Cooperation
The Role of Public Agencies
Detection:
Investigation:
Enforcement:
Authorities Involvement with Different Stages of a Tax Crime Prosecution
Financial Intelligence Unit
Revenue Jersey
Joint Financial Crimes Unit (JFCU)
The Law Officers’ Department
The Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC)
Conclusion
For further evidence of Jersey’s long-standing history of robust regulation and commitment to transparency, you can find key milestones and dates on our transparency timeline.
