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News around Isle of Man

Statement on meeting of OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS

The Chief Minister Howard Quayle CBE MHK has commented on the agreement between 130 member jurisdictions of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) – including the Isle of Man – to join a new two-pillar plan to refor…

Publication List 02.07.21

In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A …

Modernisation of licensing laws heralds new era

Modernisation of the Island’s liquor licensing regime is now in sight, following the final passage of the landmark Liquor Licensing and Public Entertainments Bill 2021 through parliament. 
The wide-ranging reform bill had its final reading in the House…

Minister Ashford’s Statement on COVID-19 – 1 July 2021

Good afternoon everyone and thank you for joining us. 
The Chief Minister is engaged in other duties this afternoon, so he has asked me to lead today’s briefing. I am pleased to be joined at the podium by the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture …

Minister Allinson’s Statement on COVID-19 – 1 July 2021

This time in the school year staff and students are normally very busy.
For sixth formers they are looking back on what they have learnt and finishing assessments and exams.
For younger pupils they are looking forward to moving up to secondary school o…

Public urged to await rollout of NHS App for vaccination status

Manx residents are being urged not to call their GPs or the Welcome Centre with questions about the NHS App, which will soon provide evidence of their Covid-19 vaccination status. 
Over the last few days GP practice staff and the team at the Welcome Ce…

Revised programme to undertake Mountain Road improvements

A schedule of proposed road closures on the Mountain Road this summer has been revised following consultation with stakeholders and feedback from the public. 
The new approach is designed to reduce the impact on the travelling public and support local …

New tax registration requirement for partnerships and limited liability companies

A new tax registration requirement came into force on 17 June 2021 for those carrying on a business that is taxed as a partnership in the Isle of Man, including limited liability companies.
All partnerships or limited liability companies that were form…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release publicises an amendment to one existing entry under the Russia sanctions regime.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/855) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) an…

Financial Sanctions: Iraq

This news release is issued to publicise the removal of an entry under the Iraq sanctions regime.
The Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/707) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and p…