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Jersey: Doing business & staying in touch
Doing business in Jersey
Businesspeople are generally expected to dress smartly. Appointments should be made and the exchange of business cards is customary.
Financial services are the main driver for Jersey's economy, accounting for 39% of total GVA (Gross Value Added). A healthy cluster of international banks and trust companies are based in Jersey.
Tourism and agriculture are the other main industries. Jersey welcomes over 725,000 visitors a year and they contribute over £250 million to the economy. Agriculture wise, Jersey exports around 35,000 tonnes a year of its prized Jersey Royals potato while the milk from the Jersey cattle, along with dairy-based products like cream and butter, is renowned worldwide.
Machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, food, mineral fuels and chemicals.
Keeping in Touch in Jersey
Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone companies. European tourists: please check with your provider before travelling, as you may have to pay international roaming charges.
Posts take 3-5 working days to reach the UK and about 7-10 working days to reach other parts of Europe. The postal HQ is on Rue des Pres in St Helier.
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