THE ISLE OF MAN

Isle of Man Companies Act 2026

2026 AT 16

An Act of Tynwald to consolidate the law relating to joint stock companies incorporated within the Isle of Man; and for connected purposes.

[4 October 2026]

Comes into force on the day it is enacted.

Text as enacted

Part IIncorporation of Companies

1 Registration of Memorandum

(1)Any five or more persons associated for any lawful purpose may form an incorporated company with limited liability by registering a memorandum of association at the General Registry.

(2)There shall be paid upon registration a filing duty of £2.

2 Limited Liability

The liability of members of a company formed under this Act may be limited by shares to the amount, if any, unpaid on the shares respectively held by them.

Part IIManagement and Accounts

3 Registered Office in the Island

Every company shall have a registered office situated within the Isle of Man, where all process may be served.

4 Annual Summary of Capital

Every company shall file an annual summary of its capital and list of directors at the General Registry in Douglas.

Part IIIGeneral

5 Citation

This Act may be cited as the Isle of Man Companies Act.

2026 AT 16 · The Isle of Man · LEG-2026-000073