Non-resident business licences
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WQ.338/2025
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE CHIEF MINISTER
BY DEPUTY M.B. ANDREWS OF ST HELIER NORTH QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 2025 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 29th SEPTEMBER 2025
Question
"In relation to non-resident business licences, will the Chief Minister advise –
- the number issued per annum over the last five years, to include details of the number issued to firms employed to complete work solely on behalf of the Government; and
- whether an impact assessment has been carried out to determine what impact, if any, the granting of these licences has had on the closure of local construction firms, and if not, will he explain why?"
Answer
Non-resident undertaking licences are required for businesses from outside Jersey that come to the Island to fulfil short-term contracts for local business or individuals.
The following have been issued:
2021: 204 2022: 249 2023: 387 2024: 218 2025: 178
Total: 1,272
In the time available, 2024 data has been analysed, and of the 218 total licences issued, 13 were for Government contracts. Only one of these contracts related to construction activity (specialist engineering consultancy).
Part (b)
It has not been deemed necessary to carry out impact assessments in relation to the granting of licences as they are issued to provide specialist activities or skills where contractors are not available locally.