Isle of Man Company Documents 

Company Documents - what can I order? 

We provide the following company documents in Isle of Man where available: 
 
2 versions 
1. Copied from company search page (other example Aruba) 
Isle of Man Annual Return 
Isle of Man Appointment/Change Of Nominated Officer 
Isle of Man Change In Director/Secretary 
Isle of Man Certificate Of Incorporation 
Isle of Man First Directors/Secretary & Registered Office 
Isle of Man Articles Of Association 
Isle of Man Memorandum Of Association 
 
2. If only [country] commercial extract use 
Isle of Man Certificate of Incorporation 
Isle of Man Memorandum & Article of Association 
Isle of Man Certificate of Good Standing 
Isle of Man Accounts (where available) 
Isle of Man Commercial Extract 

Isle of Man Prices & Delivery 

We will provide a no obligation quote with our prices and delivery times once we know your requirements. Please complete the form below in order for us to provide you with a quotation. 

What is the source of the documents/extracts? 

The company documents/extracts are obtained from the local Isle of Man company register. The registry is called Isle of Man Companies Registry

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What is the company registry in Isle of Man? 

Isle of Man Companies Registry 
Registries Building, Deemsters Walk, Bucks Road, Douglas, IM1 3AR 
 
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Source: Existing company search page (combine name + address) 

About Isle of Man 

The Isle of Man Companies Registry is located in Douglas and was founded in 1865. 
 
The Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. Charles III is the head of state and is represented by a Lieutenant Governor. The main language of the Isle of Man is English (Manx English dialect) and Manx which is the historical language of the island is spoken by a small proportion of the island. The local currency is the Manx pound (in parity with the pound sterling). The population of Isle of Man is approximately 84,000. 
 
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Sources:  
1. "Date Company Registry Established in Isle of Man" (company search page) 
2. Wikipedia or CIA.gov 
a) State/legal status of country 
b) Languages 
c) Currency 
d) Population 

Isle of Man Economy 

The Real GDP in Isle of Man is in the region of $6.7 billion with a GDP per capita of $84,600. Isle of Man is known for its financial services and tourism industries whereas historic fishing and agriculture industries are declining. The leading export commodities for Isle of Man are crude petroleum, artwork, vegetables, fruits and whiskies. 
 
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Source: CIA.gov (Economic overview, real GDP), wikipedia, google 

Main Trading Partners of Isle of Man 

The leading export and import partners for Isle of Man are almost entirely from UK. 
 
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Source: CIA.gov 

Isle of Man Certificate of Incorporation 

The Isle of Man Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so. 

Isle of Man Certificate of Good Standing 

The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Isle of Man company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction. 

Reasons to obtain company documents 

An extract from the Isle of Man register can be used for many reasons including: 
 
Background checks on potential Isle of Man customers / suppliers 
Litigation claims 
Check potential employers 
Wills and Probate 

Regulation for Isle of Man Company Register 

There are regulations for all company registers and in Isle of Man the relevant law is "The 1931 Act Companies and the 2006 Act Companies" 
 
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Source: existing company search page. 
 
But if no data on other page - remove heading or leave note on google sheet 

What information is free to view at Isle of Man Company Registry? 

In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Isle of Man the following information can be viewed free of charge: 
 
Isle of Man Full legal name 
Isle of Man Previous names 
Isle of Man Registration number 
Isle of Man Registration date 
Isle of Man Type of business 
Isle of Man Registered capital 
Isle of Man Dissolution data (if applicable) 
 
Also, need a standard NO answer (find example) 
 
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Source: existing company search page. 

Do you need to register / sign up at the Isle of Man Company Registry? 

Yes you need to sign up at the local Isle of Man register to order, obtain and download registered documents. 
 
Also, need a standard NO answer (find example) 
 
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Source: existing company search page. 

Number of Registered Companies in Isle of Man 

There are over 181,000 companies registered in Isle of Man - restructure and update the latest data ... 
 
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Source: https://opencorporates.com/registers?all_registers=true 
OR use data from report page (confirm heading + give examples). Explain number on report page may be outdated compared to above source. 
 
Source (2): https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/new-businesses-registered-number-wb-data.html 
 
Round up/down number (give examples for Aakriti) 
Give examples where have 1 or 2 sources 

Number of Officers in Isle of Man 

There are over 20,500 officers registered in Isle of Man - - restructure and update the latest data ... 
 
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Source: https://opencorporates.com/registers?all_registers=true 
But can relate to existing page if no data above 
Round up/down number (give examples for Aakriti) 
But delete heading if not there 
IOM example went up from 19,000 to 25,500... 

Forming a company in Isle of Man 

You can register a company in Isle of Man through the Registry or use a company formation agent to represent you. The minimum share capital in Isle of Man is GBP 2 and the average incorporation fee if typically: 
 
A 2 hour incorporation of a company costs £250 
A while you wait' service is available, and costs £500. 
 
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Sources: 
1. Existing company search page (most will only have a) 
a) Minimum share capital (private limited) in Isle of Man 
b) Average incorporation fee (private limited) in Isle of Man: 
 
If no data use a generic sentence 

Types of Companies in Isle of Man 

Businesses in Isle of Man can be setup with several different types of companies which include: 
 
2006 Act Companies: 
 
Isle of Man Limited by Shares; 
Isle of Man Limited by Guarantee; 
Isle of Man Limited by Shares and by Guarantee ("Hybrid company"); 
Isle of Man Unlimited with or without Shares. 
 
1931 Companies: 
 
Isle of Man Private Company Limited by Shares; 
Isle of Man Company Limited by Guarantee; 
Isle of Man Public Company Limited by Shares; 
Isle of Man Limited Liability Company; 
Isle of Man Branch of Overseas Company; 
Isle of Man General Partnership; 
Isle of Man Limited Partnership; 
Isle of Man International Limited Partnership; 
Isle of Man Sole Proprietorship; 
Isle of Man Trusts. 
 
Source: existing company search page. 

Other Isle of Man Company Registry Services 

Isle of Man Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes: 
 
Isle of Man Document Authentication Check 
Isle of Man Electoral Register 
Isle of Man Fishing Licenses 
Isle of Man Planning Applications 
Isle of Man Birth, Deaths and Marriage Certificates 
 
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Source: existing company search page. 

Can you order a Isle of Man Apostille Certificate? 

Yes, Isle of Man agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Isle of Man accepts the Apostille Certificate for Isle of Man Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process. 
Isle of Man signed up to the Hague Convention on 24th February 1965, as a part of the United Kingdom. 
 
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Source: copy from report page 
 
Update other report pages (since 2021+) before Aakriti starts so both pages current 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention 

What language are the documents available in Isle of Man? 

The Isle of Man Company Register is in English language only. 
 
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Source: Use the "Language(s) of Isle of Man Company Registry" content / answer 

Do documents supplied to the court need to be translated? 

Isle of Man - delete heading 
But for next country use template below (from debt page) 
 
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Yes, all documents need to be translated into English. The translation of the documents should be made by a sworn translator recognised by the Ministry of Justice of Albania and should be certified by a Notary Public in Albania. 
 
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Do some examples to see how often this is shown (if not remove and I'll add once pages complete) 
Yes / No + content (see debt page) 
Source: https://jusmundi.com/en/document/publication/en-albania-3 
Above source has 86 countries 
 
If not on list delete heading 

Isle of Man Embassies, high commissions and consulates 

Isle of Man - delete heading 
But for next country use template below (from debt page) 
 
Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, hosts 7 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 43 consulates and another representations located in the Bahamas.  
 
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Source: https://www.embassypages.com 
 
If not on list delete heading 

Isle of Man Site Visits 

Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Isle of Man. Our local partner is based in Douglas which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Isle of Man including Oncham, Ramsey and Peel. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests. 
 
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Bahamas 
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Bahamas. Our local partner is based in Freeport which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Bahamas including Nassau, Marsh Harbour and Alice Town. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests. 
 
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Source: ccs country trace pages 
1. Agent location or capital 
2. Top 3 cities/towns in country - source from before?  

Beneficial Ownernship in Isle of Man 

The Isle of Man beneficial ownership register is a Live Register which was launched in 2017. The threshold used to determine beneficial ownership in Isle of Man is 25%
 
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Source: https://www.openownership.org/en/map/ 
 
4 variations (template for each one) 
Planned (41) - e.g. Bahamas 
Implementing (23) 
Live register (91) e.g. Isle of Man 
None (have a sentence for this) 
 

Isle of Man Corporate income tax (CIT) rate 

The Isle of Man Corporate income tax (CIT) rate varies depending on the industry: 
 
Corporate: 0% (none) 
Banks: 10% 
Income from real estate: 20% 
Certain banking business and large retailers: 15% 
 
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Source: https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/quick-charts/corporate-income-tax-cit-rates 
Variation for single answer vs multiple (give examples) 

Isle of Man Country Rating 

The current bond ratings for Isle of Man from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength. 
 
Isle of Man Moody's rating: Aa3 (first obtained in 2020) 
 
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Source: https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/field/credit-ratings/ 

Isle of Man Debt Collection 

Creditreform provides an Isle of Man Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Isle of Man. 

Isle of Man Skip Tracing 

We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Isle of Man. Our specialist Isle of Man skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses. 

Isle of Man Business Credit Reports 

Ceditreform provides Isle of Man Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Isle of Man. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us. 
 

Isle of Man Company Document Agency FAQs 

1. What documents/extracts are available in Isle of Man? 

The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote. 

2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report? 

A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness. 

3. Is shareholder information available in Isle of Man? 

The avilability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.  

4. Are financial statements available in Isle of Man? 

Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement. 

5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts? 

The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding. 

6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents? 

The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.