2023 Updates for Jersey & Guernsey

There are some important changes for Jersey and Guernsey will come into effect from the 1st of January 2023, luckily for Offshore Payroll clients we’ve had these in place since early December and our databases have been automatically updated.

Jersey will see an end to the temporary reduction in Social Security contributions and a percentage rise from 4% to 6% for employee contributions from January 1st 2023.

There have also been annual updates to Guernsey and Jersey tax and social security thresholds, more details of these annual changes can be found by using the following links:

Click here for more information on 2023 Jersey Tax rates, allowances and reliefs

Click here for more information on 2023 Guernsey Tax rates, allowances and reliefs

If you’re considering a change in 2023 and are looking for a new Payroll software provider, then reach out and speak with a member of the team by using this link.

September 18, 2024

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