Advice on Isle of Man remote working

**ShandyDrinker** · 10 December 2015, 06:55

Originally posted by baldric View Post

Hi CUK, first time caller needing assistance...

I've secured an ongoing contract directly with a company in the EU (non-UK). I will be working entirely remotely given I don't reside there and am not required to visit the site. I'm thinking of upping sticks and moving to the Isle of Man and working from there. This brings up two questions for me:

1. Would I need an Isle of Man work permit to work remotely for a company not based on the Island. (I have the right of abode - just not the work permit).
2. Would I be able to pay my taxes through the IOM tax system? I will be working self-employed and running everything through personal taxation.

I haven't worked in a few years (intentional, partner was the breadwinner), and the last place I paid tax was in Asia when I lived / worked there for a few years.

Any advice gratefully received - especially for other options I might consider.

p.s I'm in no fear of losing the contract.

In this instance I can't see you'd need a work permit as you're not taking a job from a Manx worker although would suggest reading all info on IOM work permits.

You would be able to run your tax affairs through the IOM tax system although you are probably best advised to speak to one of the accountancy firms on the island about the best structure for organising your tax affairs.

**BlasterBates** · 10 December 2015, 07:42

You would need to register your business on the Isle of Man and yes it will be taxed there. When working remotely you pay the tax where you do the work.