Listing a company in Jersey
Listing on a public market is a significant step for any business. Listing requires accuracy and strict adherence to specific processes and regulatory requirements. What’s more, a successful listing also brings ongoing obligations relating to reporting and governance requirements that must be followed to ensure continued compliance.
If you’re considering a listing, it makes sense to work with a partner that can guide you through the process and then support you afterwards. One who can move quickly and efficiently, yet ensuring you’re compliant with the requirements of your chosen exchange at all times.
At Hawksford, we work as a trusted incorporation and administration partner for businesses who want to list Jersey companies – providing access to key markets such as the NASDAQ, the London Stock Exchange (LSE), The International Stock Exchange (TISE) and the Alternative Investment Market (AIM).
Our expert Jersey team takes a hands-on approach to help implement and execute the most effective go-to-market strategy. We support in vehicle establishment and provide ongoing support during the pre- and post-listing process, working closely with legal and tax advisors as well as listing and transfer agents.
Our market listing solutions
Jersey company incorporation
If you need to incorporate a Jersey company prior to listing, that is a key part of what we do. We’re experts in setting up the most appropriate Jersey structure ahead of your business going to market. Similarly, if your structure already exists and requires re-domiciliation to Jersey or from another service provider, we can facilitate the process. As part of our service, we will provide a registered office in Jersey, a mandatory requirement for a Jersey company.
Pre-listing requirements
We work closely with your legal counsel and listing sponsors to ensure all local regulatory filings are made, prospectus filings completed and any specific exchange requirements are complied with. Where required, we can also appoint directors to the board of the company and act as company secretary, or assistant company secretary.
We can also assist with any pre-listing restructuring or reorganisation transactions that may be required to prepare your business for market admission.
Post-listing administration and compliance
Listing on a stock market comes with a range of ongoing regulatory requirements. We can support you across the board with corporate governance assistance, regulatory filings, market disclosures, AGM support, maintaining statutory and shareholder records, as-well as compliance with any exchange-specific reporting obligations to ensure the company remains compliant whilst achieving its long-term strategic objectives.
We also have extensive experience in setting up, implementing and administering employee incentive schemes and arrangements. Including share option plans, employee benefit trusts and equity incentive schemes. These structures can play an important role in attracting, retaining and incentivising key talent both before and after a listing.
Additional corporate services
Hawksford provides a vast and full range of corporate services which can be tailored depending on your needs and requirements. We are able to support your listed companies with limited services or a range of wider, ongoing service requirements. We can assist with providing directorships, company secretarial, compliance, accountancy, HR and payroll, and employer of record services if required.
We also have experience with SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) and de-SPAC transactions, assisting clients throughout the corporate lifecycle from initial structuring and incorporation through to business combination and post-transaction administration.
Why Jersey for listing services
Jersey is a highly regarded international finance centre with a long-standing reputation that is recognised around the world as a leading and pre-eminent jurisdiction for corporate and financial services. With Jersey companies listed on worldwide stock exchanges from London to New York, the Island is also a leading centre for listing vehicles.
Jersey also has a strong regulatory framework and political stability, and its proximity to London makes it one of the leading jurisdictions for the London Stock Exchange (LSE), Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 (FTSE 100) and AIM-listed companies registered outside of the UK.
Jersey:
- Is often described as a tax neutral jurisdiction, with many holding companies subject to 0% corporate income tax and generally not subject to capital gains tax
- Listed companies can trade shares directly through CREST, Euroclear and other clearing systems
- Companies Law affords flexibility in terms of distributions
- Has a well-developed professional services ecosystem with service providers frequently working on cross-border transactions
Why choose Hawksford
With extensive listings experience and offering end-to-end corporate services, we support and partner with clients from Jersey company incorporation, through to stock exchange listing and servicing of companies once on their desired market. We combine technical expertise with a practical hands-on approach. The benefits of working with us include:
- Our significant global network – enabling businesses from around the world to establish and manage Jersey companies seamlessly
- Dedicated specialists with decades of listings experience
- Relationships with key stock exchanges and advisers
- Strong track record of meeting time-sensitive deadlines even whilst in complex environments
- Director-led service ensuring responsiveness across time zones
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