Business Migrant – Start-up visa
Business Migrant – Start-up visa is a residence route in Isle of Man (Ondernemer). 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.
| Categorie | Ondernemer |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | CHF 2'140 |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | CHF 1'010 |
| Min. verblijf | 0 |
| PV | — |
| Staatsburgerschap | — |
| Werk | yes |
| Komt in aanmerking | all (first-time founders) |
| Belasting | IoM income tax 10%/22%; no CGT/IHT |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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