Jersey LLC: familiar, flexible and built for cross-border structures
A Jersey Limited Liability Company (LLC) blends company-style limited liability with partnership-style contractual freedom. Modelled closely on Delaware and Cayman frameworks, it is a familiar choice for US counsel, sponsors and global investors seeking a tax-neutral, well-regulated base for funds, joint ventures and asset holding.
Jersey LLCs are suitable for
- Fund managers building carry, feeder or SPV platforms
- Corporate groups needing holding or JV entities
- Family offices seeking private, flexible governance
Benefits of the Jersey LLC
- Legal flexibility: private LLC agreement setting governance, economics and member rights with minimal statutory constraint
- Limited liability and separate legal personality: company-style protection with partnership-style adaptability
- Governance choice: member-managed or manager-managed, without a mandatory board
- Tax treatment: tax-transparent by default in Jersey; US 'check-the-box' elections typically available for flow-through or corporate status
- International recognition: closely aligned to Delaware practice to ease cross-border adoption
Typical use cases for Jersey LLCs
- Fund platforms - carry, co-investment, feeder and asset SPVs
- Joint ventures and structured finance
- Holding entities within international groups
- Single-member ventures and asset holding
How we can help
- Formation: Turnkey formation services, including name reservation, preparation and filing of the registration statement, and fast-track registration. We manage all regulatory filings and obtain the required consents for a swift launch.
- Governance: Ongoing company secretarial and governance support, local managers or directors where required, records and regulatory filings aligned to Jersey standards
- Tax and accounting: Tailored accounting and financial reporting. We guide clients on tax elections (transparent vs. body corporate) and liaise with tax advisers to optimise the LLC’s tax treatment. Services include preparing management accounts, coordinating audits and ensuring timely regulatory submissions
- Lifecycle administration: End-to-end administrative support from formation through to dissolution. We handle capital calls, changes in membership, regulatory compliance and routine maintenance, allowing you to focus on your investments.
Our Jersey LLC explainer provides further information along with a comparison between Jersey LLCs traditional Jersey companies and limited partnerships to help you determine the best structure for your needs.
To discuss a Jersey LLC or compare options for your structure with a professional adviser, contact Jake Le Brocq or Gavin Carruthers.
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