Residency and visas in the Isle of Man

Setting up a company on the Isle of Man and moving there are two separate steps. A company can be owned and run from abroad, while living on the island brings immigration rules that depend on your nationality and the reason for your stay. Because those rules change, check the current position with the island’s Customs and Immigration pages or a qualified adviser before you plan a move.

A firm can help with supporting documents, such as proof of the company, employment contracts for directors, and introductions to legal advisers. It cannot grant status or promise an outcome. Ask which routes the firm has handled, who files the application, what the fee covers, and how it works with a lawyer.

Accountanty lists 8 firms for residency and visa support in the Isle of Man: 5 corporate services providers and 3 accounting firms. Half are small firms (4), with 3 large networks and 1 medium firm. 7 work in English, and all 8 serve foreign clients. Family offices and real estate (3 firms each) are named most. Several clients are individuals relocating to the island. Read the Isle of Man guide for the company side, or the page for corporate secretarial if you need local officers.

Firms offering residency and visa support in the Isle of Man

Dixcart

Corporate services provider · Medium-sized firm

Douglas

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +3 more

Languages: English

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Frequently asked questions

Does owning an Isle of Man company give me the right to live there?

Not by itself. Owning or directing a company and holding permission to live on the island are separate matters. Check the rule for your nationality with the official body.

Can a corporate services provider arrange residency?

It can usually help with documents and introductions, but the decision belongs to the authorities. Ask exactly what the firm does and who is responsible.

How long does the process take?

It depends on the route and the authority's workload, so no honest firm can promise a date. Ask what recent cases looked like.

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General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules, rates and fees change: check them with the official sources linked on this page or with a qualified adviser before you act.