Client services

Our fees are computed on the basis of the time spent by the directors and staff and on the levels of skill and responsibility involved.

Our fees are subject to GST @ 3% unless billed to an International Service Entity, in which case the service is zero rated for GST.

We are regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and are able to provide the following services:

Audit

Audit services to Jersey and other offshore businesses.

Bookkeeping

Assistance with the setting up and subsequent maintenance of your computerised or manual accounting records on a regular basis.

Accounts preparation

Our primary business activity is the preparation of annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and Jersey limited companies for submission and agreement with the Comptroller of Income Tax in Jersey. The majority of our clients use accounting software packages such as Quickbooks, Microsoft Money, MidexPro and Sage and as a result our staff are very familiar with their operation and are therefore able to minimise the time spent preparing accounts.

Taxation

Preparation of annual tax returns for individuals and tax computations for business clients and their subsequent agreement with the Comptroller of Income Tax in Jersey or Administrator of Income Tax in Guernsey. We are constantly monitoring local tax issues and changes and are always available to assist with tax planning and tax compliance matters for individuals, sole traders, trusts, partnerships and companies. Advice on accounting for and preparing quarterly GST and monthly ITIS returns.

IT advice and training

Advising on the selection of accounting software and  subsequent implementation and staff training.

Outsourcing support

Taxation, preparation of  accounts and bookkeeping services for businesses that in turn have clients requiring the preparation of accounts and tax advice.

Curators, tutelle and executors' accounts

Preparation of accounts to enable curators, lecteurs and executors and exectrixes to fufill their fiduciary obligations.

Business valuations and share based transactions

Advising on the valuation, taxation and accounting issues that arise on the disposal or purchase of part or all of a business. Advising on the effect of tax clauses that are include in sale agreements.

Management consultancy

An independent financial review of your business can highlight improvements, efficiencies and cost savings.

Forensic accounting

Advice to support claims and turnover reports for insurers, business disputes, loss of profit calculations, matrimonial settlements and other financial investigations.

Specific Jersey issues that arise

Assisting with applications for employment licences under the Regulations of Undertakings Law, advice and preparation of quarterly Manpower Returns, consents and applications under the Housing Laws for "J" and "K" category housing applications.

Introductions

Introductions to local banks, lawyers and other intermediaries for new arrivals in Jersey.

Pension services

Assisting with the establishment of Jersey self invested pension companies. Assisting with pension drawdown contracts in conjunction with Nautilus Trust Company Limited, our related trust company, which is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission to provide trust services.

Forecasts and budgeting

Preparing forecast and budgets for new and existing businesses.

Business start up advice

Advice to new businesses and ventures. We work closely with Jersey Business Venture

Payroll services