Country tax profile · 2026
Jersey inheritance tax
How Jersey treats inheritance
No inheritance or estate tax (stamp duty on grant of probate applies to Jersey estate assets) No inheritance tax on transfers to spouse or children
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Jersey and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Jersey compares
141 of 197 countries we track have no inheritance or estate tax. Jersey is one of them.
Who is a tax resident of Jersey?
Resident if present ~183 days in a tax year, or maintains available accommodation and visits at all (even one night), or spends an average of 90+ days/yr over four years. Residents taxed on worldwide income.
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What is the inheritance tax rate in Jersey?
No inheritance or estate tax (stamp duty on grant of probate applies to Jersey estate assets) No inheritance tax on transfers to spouse or children