Kinds of business · 4 of 16

Building and trades

Builderscarpentersplumberselectriciansdecoratorsscaffolders

Most trades need no licence of their own — but the site, the road and the tax on payments all have rules.

  1. 01

    Construction businesses must comply with the Management in Construction (Jersey) Regulations 2016, including notifying the Health and Safety Inspectorate about major projects.

  2. 02

    Planning and building control permissions may be needed; there are controls on site noise and vibration; and road work and scaffolding permits are charged for by the government and the parishes.

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