A discussion on the duties and responsibilities of directors of a BVI company, who run the day-to-day activities of the company and make any commercial decisions required.

Despite the abolition of the Slavenburg register by the UK Overseas Companies (Execution of Documents and Registration of Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 ("the Regulations"), DQ still receive some requests to register charges granted by Isle of Man companies over property in the UK.

The Isle of Man Government’s press release of August 2 2005 promised the creation of a new type of business friendly company that would be simple and inexpensive to administer, and the Companies Act 2006 came into effect on November 1 2006 creating the 2006 Act Company.

On 1st January 2019 the "substance-based regime" was introduced into the Crown Dependencies (Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man).

A discussion on considering what is required of an Enduring Power of Attorney in the Isle of Man.

As of 6 April 2016, UK companies and limited liability partnerships are legally required to identify and record the individuals who own those entities.

In May 2013, the Supreme Court handed down judgment in the case of "BNY Corporate Trustee Services Limited and others v Eurosail-UK 2007-3BL PLC".

The Isle of Man Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) introduced what is commonly referred to as the New Manx Vehicle (NMV). Companies incorporated under the Isle of Man Companies Act 2006 provide a more modern and dynamic form of corporate entity ...

When an individual is required to sign certain documents (usually as a deed), there is a requirement for there to be a witness to the signing process.

The global pandemic of COVID-19 is preventing individuals from travelling to sign documents, or being in close proximity with other individuals when signing documents.

The Isle of Man has established itself as a premier jurisdiction for the formation and administration of Trusts and Foundations. With a strong legal framework...

"Dalemont Limited v Alexander Gennadievich Senatorov and others" is a recent case in the Jersey Royal Court.

Wealth preservation isn't just about having a plan. It's about having the right one. For many Middle Eastern families, legacy planning can be a delicate balance between personal wishes, regional laws, and cross-border realities.

The Companies and Business Names etc Bill 2012 has recently received its third reading in the Legislative Council.

Trusts offer a tried and tested fiscal vehicle for those seeking to split the legal title and equitable rights to defined assets for specific purpose.

In the world of international structuring, the terms ‘Economic Substance' and ‘Central Management and Control' are often used interchangeably...

A summary of the Isle of Man’s new Bribery Bill which is expected to come into force this year.

The Isle of Man has enjoyed continuous economic growth for over two decades while at the same time introducing zero business tax, radically reforming its company law and maintaining a ‘triple A’ credit rating. ANDREW ASHWORTH of Abacus Trust.

One of the fundamental principles of company law is that a lawfully incorporated company has a legal personality and identity that is separate from its directors or shareholders.

Whilst Isle of Man Trusts and Isle of Man Limited Companies have been mainstays of offshore wealth planning for decades, the relatively recent introduction of the Isle of Man Foundation in 2011 has provided advisers with a blend of features possessed by corporate entities and fiduciary vehicles, to further their clients' objectives.