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Labor Laws in Guernsey

  • Annual Leave: 20 -30 days
  • Maternity Leave: 12 weeks
  • Public Holidays: 9

Income Tax in Guernsey

Income Tax in Guernsey is a flat rate of 20%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Guernsey

Guernsey does not operate a VAT or goods and services tax (GST).

Social Security in Guernsey

Both employers and employees are subject to social security based on employees’ gross earnings. Employees are subject to social security at a rate of 7.20% of their gross earnings, up to a monthly earnings limit of GBP 14,989.00.

Employers are subject to social security at a rate of 6.90% of gross earnings, up to a monthly limit of GBP 14,989.00 per employee per month.

A self-employed individual is subject to social security at a rate of 11.90% of gross earnings, up to a maximum weekly contribution of GBP 411.62.

Work Visas Guernsey

Employment Permits are granted to people who have been invited to live in Guernsey because of their employment skills, or because Guernsey doesn't have enough people to undertake all the jobs that need filling.

There are currently three types of Employment Permits:

  • Short-Term Employment Permit (STEP) - issued for up to one year, renewable until the holder has three consecutive years’ residence in Guernsey. They must then take a recognized break in residence* before they can hold another STEP. STEP holders must be accommodated by a householder.
  • Seasonal Employment Permit (SEP) - issued for nine months, followed by a three-month break in residence. This pattern of residence can be maintained without any time limit. SEP holders must be accommodated by a householder.
  • Long-Term Employment Permit (LTEP) - issued for up to eight years. An LTEP holder can be a householder in the Local Market, and bring their immediate family to the island with them. It is the only Employment Permit that can lead to permanent residency (dependent on time spent on the island and immigration clearance).

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