Jersey’s Relationship with Asia
Jersey Finance has an established presence in Asia, promoting Jersey in mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Singapore. We established our office in Hong Kong SAR in 2009, followed by the launch of our presence in Singapore in 2023. To further strengthen our presence in the region, we regularly host business seminars, roadshows, and receptions, fostering deeper relationships and connections.
4 September 2024
A Clear Choice for Stability and Certainty
Jersey is a jurisdiction of choice for listing holding companies on the main market of the London Stock Exchange and is among the leading jurisdictions outside of the United Kingdom for listings on the FTSE 100 and AIM.The first Chinese company was registered in Jersey in 1994. As a tax-neutral jurisdiction, Jersey boasts a wide range of wealth management and investment vehicles and highly skilled service providers that support the needs of global investors. This message has been well received in Asian countries for many years, and resulted in a Jersey Finance regional office being established in Hong Kong SAR back in 2009. Since then, we have continued our broad expansion across Asia, including formalising a presence in Singapore in 2023.
Joe MoynihanChief Executive Officer, Jersey Finance
Our Presence in Asia
The Future of International Finance Centres
Having spent many years in Asia, and a large part of my career in Hong Kong SAR, prior to Jersey, it’s clear to me how the Island’s international finance centre (IFC) plays a crucial role for clients based in Asia.Perhaps what sets Jersey apart from other IFCs is its strong regulatory framework – one of the strongest in globally – designed to bring clarity to the world of finance. Jersey remains one of the best regulated IFCs, a position that has been acknowledged by independent assessments from some of the world’s leading bodies including the OECD, World Bank and IMF. We are proud to continue to support growth and prosperity in the Asia market in the years to come.
Chris JenkinsGlobal Head of Market Development
Jersey’s Relationship with Asia
Making Positive Connections
Where Communities Come Together
Forward-thinking Agreements
Growing Commercial Ties
Building a Better World
Supporting Business Across Asia
Landmark Real Estate Acquisitions
Real Estate Investment Trust
Corporate Structuring
Supporting ESG Ambitions
Collaborating with Service Providers
Supporting Institutional Investors
Legal and Financial Services
Facilitating APAC Investment
UK Real Estate Investment
Cross-Border Investments for Asia
Trusted Adviser for Asia-based Clients
Funds Domiciliation
Support Tailored to Asia-Based Investor Needs
Purpose Trust, PTC and Discretionary Trust Structure
Employee Incentive Scheme
Long-standing Advisers to Asian Lenders
Jersey for Asia
Regulatory framework
Jersey has a strong regulatory framework built around governance, tax transparency and compliance, which is recognised by world-leading organisations.
Connections
Jersey’s finance industry has been promoted in Asia since 2005, establishing a presence in Hong Kong SAR in 2009 and expanding to Singapore in 2023 to meet the current and future needs of regional investors.
Expertise
Jersey has one of the largest numbers of finance industry professionals of any IFC, giving it a vast pool of expertise.
Substance
Jersey has a modern business environment with almost 14,000 professionals supported by a politically stable government.
Easy access
Jersey has strong links and is in close proximity to the City of London and the EU, giving businesses and individuals easy access to both markets.
Reputable
It adheres to, and is often an early adopter of, global standards set by the UK, EU, US and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Choice
For more than six decades, Jersey has developed a wide range of competitive products and services.
Central
It has a central time zone, making it easy to do business around the globe.
Supportive
Jersey supports inward and outward foreign direct investment (FDI) for infrastructure projects across Asian markets through our integrated business development strategy.
Commitment
The Government of Jersey is committed to building ties with Asia, having signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with China in October 2010 and a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Hong Kong SAR in February 2012.
