The Collective Investment Schemes Act 2008 (“CIS Act”) sets out the statutory framework in the Isle of Man for the promotion and regulation of collective investment schemes (“funds”).
Key Features
- Not retail – minimum initial investment level above US$100,000
- No regulatory pre-approval
- Post event notifications to the Authority
- Must appoint an administrator in IOM or acceptable jurisdiction
- No formal requirements for a custodian
- Flexibility on investment advisory/ asset management requirements
- Investors must be “specialist investors”
- Normally sold through Independent Financial Advisers to specialist investors or direct to institutional investors
Legal Requirements
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Requirements |
Description |
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General |
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Company, Limited partnership, Unit trust |
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No |
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Share capital or equivalent |
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USD 100,000 |
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None |
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Directors |
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2 |
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Yes |
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Yes (if Administrator is not IoM resident) |
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Service Providers Required |
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No |
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No |
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Yes (local) |
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Yes |
Tax Treatment
Non-Isle of Man sourced income is free of tax, and there are no withholding taxes, so that non-resident investors will receive income and capital returns without deduction.
Duration to Set Up
2 months
Distinctive Benefits of Licence
- Low tax status
- Political and economic stability
- Proximity to the key markets of Europe
- Cost-effective alternative for the domicile of investment funds
- Has a wide range of fund service providers
- Sophisticated professional and banking infrastructure, the Island offers a solution for all fund promoters
- The Isle of Man has a well-founded reputation as a premier jurisdiction in terms of regulation and achieves a balance between
- Provides a business-friendly environment and, on the other hand, meets international standards of financial supervision
The Valsen Advantage
- End to end comprehensive service
- Speedy and efficient service
- Expert advice on structuring options
- Dedicated ongoing compliance support
- Extensive network pool of service providers