Freedom Score

United Kingdom to Guernsey: tax & freedom compared

How does Guernsey score against United Kingdom? The Freedom Score weighs six dimensions, built on primary government sources.

Net per month€3,486
Per year vs. United Kingdom+€879

Flat 20% tax · Channel Island · Tax caps for the wealthy

Tax

64/100

Residency

48/100

Cost of living

67/100

Living environment

83/100

Mobility

97/100

Ownership

5/100

Compared by dimension

On an average United Kingdom income of €52,800 gross per year, you keep €41,833 net in Guernsey: a difference of €879 per year compared with United Kingdom.

  • Tax: on this income Guernsey lands at an effective rate of about 21%, against 22% in United Kingdom.
  • Passport and mobility: from Guernsey you travel visa-free to 182 countries.
  • Residency: on our accessibility scale Guernsey scores 48 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
  • Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Guernsey a living-environment score of 83 out of 100.

Frequently asked questions

How much do I save by moving from United Kingdom to Guernsey?
On an average United Kingdom income it differs by roughly €879 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.
Is this tax advice?
No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.
What sources is this based on?
The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.
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Figures from primary government sources. Information, not advice.

Sources

OECD Tax Database · IATA Timatic · Henley Visa Index · Eurostat