Competition Law

The Authority is the statutory body responsible for upholding and enforcing the Competition (Jersey) Law 2005.  The Competition Law prohibits: 

• Anti-competitive agreements: arrangements between businesses that may restrict competition (e.g., price-fixing).
• Abuse of dominance: when a business uses its market power to restrict or hinder competition, causing harm to competitors or consumers.
• Harmful mergers: mergers that reduce competition and limit consumer choice.

Our aim is that Jersey's markets work efficiently for consumers, businesses and the wider economy by encouraging innovation, investment, value for money, choice and quality. This helps make Jersey an attractive place to do business.

Competition encourages businesses to improve and innovate to attract customers.

For consumers, this means better quality products and services, more choice and fair prices. Businesses that deal fairly can thrive in a competitive market, growing their customer base and revenues while contributing to a healthy, sustainable economy.

We work to protect competition in Jersey by identifying, stopping and deterring harmful practices. This includes addressing anti-competitive mergers, price-fixing and abuses of market power.

Through our market studies programme, we assess where competition is working well and identify challenges. When needed, we make recommendations to improve market performance, for the benefit of businesses and consumers.