Jersey: Corporate and Company Law

The Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 has undergone significant amendments to strengthen Jersey's position as a leading international financial centre. These changes introduce enhanced flexibility in share capital management, streamlined corporate governance procedures, and modernised insolvency frameworks, all designed to provide greater clarity and efficiency for companies, investors and advisers operating in this jurisdiction.

There are a number of potential drivers to consider when determining your fund structure including, not least, tax advice, investor preference, manager familiarity and suitability for asset class.

The States of Jersey adopted Companies (Amendment No 12) (Jersey) Law 202_ (Amendment No 12) on 21 January 2026. CJL 1991 has not been amended by primary legislation since 2014 and Amendment No 12 is an extensive package of modifications to CJL 1991 which enhance the ease of use of Jersey companies and will be welcomed by clients and their advisers.