Business Migrant – Start-up visa
Business Migrant – Start-up visa is a residence route in Isle of Man (Entrepreneur). Department for Enterprise endorsement of business idea; English B2; £945 maintenance held 90 days; 2 yrs 4 months, not extendable, no ILR (switch to Innovator). Other employment allowed. In-island fee £666.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
IoM income tax 10%/22%; no CGT/IHT
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 2'140 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | CHF 1'010 |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | all (first-time founders) |
| Tax | IoM income tax 10%/22%; no CGT/IHT |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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