Jersey Foundation Establishment Coordination

A Jersey foundation is a separate legal entity with its own governance arrangements. It is distinct from a trust or ordinary shareholder-owned company and should be selected for a defined family, philanthropic or asset-holding purpose.

Choose a foundation for the intended purpose

We coordinate the objectives and instructions to Jersey legal and fiduciary professionals. The review identifies the charter, regulations, council, qualified member and guardian arrangements, including any permitted overlap of roles. Funding and asset ownership are considered separately from incorporation.

Information and documents

Provide founder, beneficiary or purpose information, assets, source of wealth and relevant residence and tax connections. Confirm governance powers, provider acceptance and ongoing administration. Tax, succession, valuation and actual asset transfers require separately scoped advice.

Scope, fees and completion

Coutts Consultants coordinates the planning documents and appropriately licensed trustee, administrator or legal adviser. The engagement identifies establishment, ongoing administration and external professional fees separately. Tax outcomes depend on the parties and assets involved; no confidentiality, creditor-protection or tax result is automatic.