Jersey is a British Crown Dependency, and its international representation and defence are ordinarily conducted by the government of the United Kingdom. The Island operates largely as an autonomous jurisdiction with wide powers of self-government. Jersey has its own Legislative Assembly, administrative, fiscal and legal systems and its own courts of law. The States Assembly is mainly comprised of popularly elected members. Jersey is not part of the European Union.
Jersey is located 22 kms from the French coast of Normandy in the Bay of St Malo, is 116 sq kms large and has a population of around 90,000 of which 12,500 work in the finance sector in a variety of international banks, trust companies and professional advisory firms. It has one of the highest GDPs per capita in the world and an excellent standard of living including world-class education and healthcare facilities.
Jersey has a fascinating natural, cultural and artistic heritage, a long history of honorary service, keen community spirit and a strong sense of local identity. Jersey is also a diverse community that is home to people from all over the world, including the many Irish, British, South African, Portuguese, Polish, French and Kenyan people who have chosen to live and work in the Island, and from whose skills and attributes, Jersey has benefited. Its beautiful natural environment and unique blend of Norman, British and French influences makes it a popular tourist destination.
If you want to explore the full benefits that Jersey has to offer, both as a work location and a place to live, please visit
www.Jersey.com, www.gov.je/LivingJersey/ or www.reflectonjersey.com