Hotchkiss Group

About Hotchkiss Group

Hotchkiss Group, in Douglas, brings together a tax practice and a private clients arm that helps people and businesses move to and settle on the Isle of Man. Its advisers are chartered tax advisers or chartered accountants, and the firm is led by a managing director who previously served as a tax partner at a major accountancy network. It states that it is independent of any network and can bring in outside specialists. Tax work covers Isle of Man, UK and international matters for individuals, trusts and companies, including non-resident capital gains returns, residence and domicile questions and corporate tax with economic substance. A dedicated relocation section guides newcomers on tax planning before departure, company set-up, visas, property, schools and local government incentives, mentioning experience with Hong Kong, South African and UK passport holders.

Services

Tax services include personal and corporate returns, compliance, enquiries and investigations, trust and estate planning, VAT advice and economic substance reporting. For relocating clients the firm offers pre-departure tax advice, Isle of Man resident company formation with name approval, incorporation, nominated officers, directors and company secretary, plus bookkeeping, payroll, accounts and VAT registration. Private client support covers banking introductions, entry and visa guidance through immigration lawyers, property searches, insurance and removals.

• ✓ Company formation: offered
• ✓ Accounting and bookkeeping: offered
• ✓ Tax compliance: offered
• ✓ VAT: offered
• ✓ Payroll: offered
• ✕ Audit: not listed
• ✓ Bank account assistance: offered
• ✓ Residency and visas: offered
• ✓ Corporate secretarial: offered
• ✕ Virtual office: not listed

Licences and registrations

• Advisers are chartered tax advisers and/or chartered accountants
• Managing Director is a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation and STEP

As declared by the firm. Check a licence with the regulator before you rely on it.