The 2026 Taxation Series (Isle of Man-specific) is a focused 10-part programme designed to keep tax, compliance, and fiduciary professionals ahead of fast-moving change in the Isle of Man and beyond. It brings together 2 Isle of Man-specific webinars, covering the latest local developments and the future direction of Isle of Man tax policy, alongside 8 international sessions exploring the global themes shaping financial services.
Across the series, we will unpack what tax transparency, substance, anti-avoidance, fund taxation, transfer pricing, withholding taxes, and the global minimum tax mean in practice, with a clear focus on implications, risk hotspots, and practical next steps. Expect current insight, pragmatic guidance, and concise takeaways you can apply immediately in your day-to-day role.
The series is delivered live online via Microsoft TEAMS and recorded where possible. Each webinar provides 1-hour of CPD.
Suitable For
This series is suitable for tax, compliance, fiduciary, legal, fund services, and finance professionals who need practical Isle of Man updates alongside the key international tax developments impacting financial services in 2026.
Agenda
Isle of Man Taxation: Key Developments and Insights
02 March 2026 | 11:00-12:00 | 1 CPD Hours
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Recent and upcoming Isle of Man tax changes
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Corporate and individual tax touchpoints for FS firms
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Reporting and disclosure obligations and timelines
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International pressures, substance, transparency, anti avoidance
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Practical risk areas and controls for advisers and administrators
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Digitalisation and Tax: Fintech, Digital Assets, and Emerging Business Models
24 March 2026 | 11:00-12:00 | 1 CPD Hours
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Tax characterisation of digital income streams
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Nexus, PE risk, and remote service delivery
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VAT/GST issues in digital supplies
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Governance, controls, and audit trails
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Practical lessons from real-world scenarios
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Private Wealth and Global Tax Transparency
28 April 2026 | 11:00-12:00 | 1 CPD Hours
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Reporting regimes and data quality expectations
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Beneficial ownership and governance standards
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Handling enquiries, audits, and information exchange
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Documentation and evidence pack essentials
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Remediation approaches for legacy issues
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International Taxation of Investment Funds
19 May 2026 | 11:00-12:00 | 1 CPD Hours
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Treaty access, residence, and PE risk
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Return characterisation and investor outcomes
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WHT and VAT/GST touchpoints across jurisdictions
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Substance, delegation, and governance considerations
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Common structuring pitfalls and controls
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Substance, Transparency, and Anti-Avoidance in a Global Context
02 June 2026 | 11:00-12:00 | 1 CPD Hours
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Economic substance: people, premises, decisions
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Anti-avoidance themes (GAAR/PPT) in practice
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Anti-hybrid, CFC, and mismatch risk indicators
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Evidence, minutes, and governance artefacts
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Control framework to reduce challenge risk
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Transfer Pricing in Financial Services: Global Trends and Challenges
30 June 2026 | 11:00-12:00 | 1 CPD Hours
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FS-specific value chain and risk control expectations
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Treasury, funding, guarantees, and liquidity pricing
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Benchmarking, documentation, and audit readiness
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Managing disputes, APAs, and controversy risk
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New product, outsourcing, and operating-model impacts
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Cross-Border Withholding Taxes: Managing Treaty Relief and Double Taxation
15 September 2026 | 11:00-12:00 | 1 CPD Hours
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Identifying WHT exposures by payment type
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Treaty relief, forms, and process design
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Beneficial ownership and anti-abuse considerations
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Reclaims, timelines, and evidence requirements
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Operational controls for scalable compliance
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Global Minimum Tax and the Future of Corporate Taxation
13 October 2026 | 11:00-12:00 | 1 CPD Hours
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Core mechanics: GloBE, covered taxes, top-up tax
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Safe harbours, elections, and practical shortcuts
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Data, systems, and controls needed to comply
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Impact on structures, financing, and IP planning
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Governance, roles, and cross-functional delivery
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Tax Considerations in Cross-Border Transactions and Financing
03 November 2026 | 11:00-12:00 | 1 CPD Hours
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Acquisition structuring and funding pathways
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Interest limitation, hybrids, and anti-avoidance risks
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WHT, treaty positions, and cash repatriation
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Transaction documentation and purpose/evidence
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Post-deal integration, exit planning, and governance
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Future Trends in Isle of Man Tax Policy
30 November 2026 | 11:00-12:00 | 1 CPD Hours
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Policy drivers and likely themes for the Isle of Man
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Areas of focus for compliance, reporting, and governance
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International standards influencing local expectations
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Practical steps to strengthen frameworks and controls
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Monitoring change and embedding it into operations
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