🇮🇲Isle of Man tax deadlines

Isle of Man Tax & Filing Deadlines

Every Isle of Man statutory deadline a founder needs to know. Penalties, checklists and source links to Income Tax Division (Treasury) and Isle of Man Companies Registry.

Corporate Income Tax Return (Form 1A)

12 months after the end of the company's accounting period (e.g. a 31 December year-end company must file by 31 December the following year).

Annual income tax return for Isle of Man resident companies. Filed with the Assessor of Income Tax within 12 months of the company's accounting year-end. There is no separate corporation tax in the Isle of Man — company income is assessed under the Income Tax Act 1970.

VAT Return (Quarterly)

One calendar month after the end of the VAT quarter. Common quarter ends: 31 March, 30 June, 30 September, 31 December. Return and payment both due by the same date.

Quarterly VAT returns filed with the Isle of Man Treasury's Customs and Excise Division. Covers VAT collected on sales and VAT paid on purchases. Net VAT payable (or reclaimable) is settled with each return. Returns and payment are due one month after the end of each VAT quarter.

Personal Income Tax Return (Form IT1)

6 October following the end of the tax year (6 April to 5 April). Example: for the 2025/26 tax year (ending 5 April 2026), the return is due by 6 October 2026.

Annual Isle of Man income tax self-assessment return for resident individuals with income from employment, self-employment, property, investments or other sources. Filed with the Assessor of Income Tax. The return covers the tax year 6 April to 5 April, with a deadline of 6 October (6 months after year-end).

National Insurance Contributions — Employer Monthly Returns

Monthly return and payment due by the 19th of the month following the pay period. Example: ITIP and NICs for April payroll are due by 19 May.

Employers operating the Isle of Man ITIP (Income Tax Instalment Payments) system must submit monthly returns detailing employee earnings, income tax deducted and National Insurance contributions. Payments are due by the 19th of the following month.

Annual Confirmation Statement (Companies Registry)

Due on the anniversary of the company's incorporation date each year.

Isle of Man companies incorporated under the Companies Acts must file an Annual Confirmation Statement (formerly Annual Return) with the Isle of Man Companies Registry each year, confirming current company details including directors, shareholders, registered address, and company type.

Economic Substance Annual Declaration

Filed with or alongside the corporate income tax return — within 12 months of the company's accounting year-end.

Isle of Man tax-resident companies that carry on a 'relevant activity' (banking, insurance, shipping, fund management, finance and leasing, headquarters, holding company, IP, distribution and service centre) must file an annual substance declaration with the Assessor of Income Tax alongside their corporate tax return.

ITIP Year-End Return (P35 Equivalent)

5 July each year, covering the tax year ended 5 April.

Annual reconciliation of Isle of Man Income Tax Instalment Payments (ITIP) and National Insurance contributions deducted by employers throughout the tax year. Filed with the Assessor of Income Tax within 3 months of the tax year-end (5 April), giving a deadline of 5 July.