Isle of Man Department for Enterprise
Creating an environment through innovation and collaboration, where the economy thrives.
Welcome to the Department for Enterprise
The Department for Enterprise's mission is to be a forward thinking, valued partner, supporting Island businesses and people, to fulfil their potential.
In order to do this, the Department is responsible for four Executive Agencies made up of private/public sector members, who work in partnership to promote and develop the Island’s sectors and deliver long term, sustainable economic growth for the Isle of Man. These are: Digital Isle of Man, Finance Isle of Man, Business Isle of Man and Visit Isle of Man.
This mission is directly aligned to the Isle of Man Government’s vision of creating a secure, vibrant and sustainable future for our Island nation. As part of the Island Plan, the Department is delivering key initiatives to help build a strong and diverse economy, underpinned by a robust economic strategy and clear achievable outcomes.
Divisions of the Department for Enterprise
Finance Isle of Man
The Finance Agency was created to promote and develop the Isle of Man’s significant financial and professional services industry, delivering long term sustainable economic growth to the Isle of Man.
Digital Isle of Man
Digital was created to support the tech sector develop and implement a strategy to enable sustainable economic growth and establish the Isle of Man as a centre of excellence for the digital economy.
Business Isle of Man
Business Isle of Man was created to facilitate the support, development and promotion of key sectors involved in the export of physical goods and related services within the domestic economy.
Visit Isle of Man
The Visit Agency was created to establish and promote the Isle of Man as a quality, year round, visitor destination, capturing a representative share of a growing UK visitor market.
Isle of Man TT Races
The Motorsport team are responsible for the promotion and delivery of the Isle of Man TT Races and the new look Manx Grand Prix.
Locate Isle of Man
Locate Isle of Man is responsible for promoting the Isle of Man as a place to live, work and do business.
Isle of Man Aircraft Registry
The Isle of Man Civil Aviation Administration regulates the Island's airspace, airport, air traffic provision & aviation security, and oversees the operations of the Isle of Man Aircraft Registry.
Isle of Man Ship Registry
The Isle of Man Ship Registry effectively regulates a worldwide fleet of Isle of Man registered vessels.
Isle of Man Central Registry
The Central Registry performs a wide range of registry functions which underpin economic activity in the Island, and the transparency of Isle of Man Government activity.
Funding & Support
The Enterprise Support division provides funding and advice to new and established businesses of all sizes to promote sustainable economic growth, and create an environment that enables businesses to thrive and flourish.
Latest News
Stay up to date on the latest news from the Department for Enterprise and Executive Agencies.
Diane Kelsey MLC appointed as Member for Department for Enterprise
18 March 2024
Sarah Maltby MHK appointed Member for Tourism and Motorsport
11 March 2024
Changes to employment law in effect from 1 April 2024
29 February 2024
Isle of Man visitor numbers bounce back above pre-pandemic levels in 2023
16 February 2024
Business Isle of Man appoints four new Board Members to support the local economy
07 February 2024
New digital era for Island’s Public Record Office
01 February 2024
Daphne Caine MHK appointed as Member for Department for Enterprise
29 January 2024
Applications open for the 2024 Step Programme
11 December 2023
Visit Isle of Man announces the approval of an exciting Mountain Bike Trail Park
15 November 2023
Bold regeneration plans announced through the Island Infrastructure Scheme
21 September 2023
Winners announced at 2023 Step Programme Final
12 September 2023
Register now for the 2023 Isle of Man Government Conference
25 August 2023
Consultation launched into land registration reforms
22 August 2023
Great Taste Awards 2023: Eleven Manx products receive star ratings
18 August 2023
2022 Isle of Man Graduate Fair results in roles for students
21 July 2023
Winners of the Isle of Man Fintech Innovation Challenge revealed
10 July 2023
Join the Isle of Man Government Conference this September
10 July 2023
Changes to employment law enter legislative branches
22 June 2023
"No Room For Error" - Coming May 2023
17 May 2023
Isle of Man Rum gets Harrods boost
15 May 2023
Department for Enterprise re-launches Step Programme for 2023
19 April 2023
Department for Enterprise publishes 2023-2024 Department Plan
13 April 2023
Visit Isle of Man Appoints New CEO
27 March 2023
Isle of Man announces international cohort for Fintech Innovation Challenge
21 March 2023
2023 due to be a record year for Isle of Man cruise visits
20 March 2023
Consultation launched into work permit reforms
15 March 2023
Tim Johnston MHK appointed to the Council of Ministers
14 February 2023
Digital Isle of Man to attend ICE 2023 amid record-breaking growth in eGaming sector
07 February 2023
Series of employment legislation reforms proposed following public consultation
06 February 2023
Circuit Break 'CBSS' support announced for Isle of Man businesses and self-employed
14 January 2023
Island Infrastructure Scheme Opens for Applications
03 January 2023
Isle of Man Graduate Fair returns for 2023
19 December 2022
Applications reopened for Manx Home Energy Audits through the Green Living Grant Scheme
01 December 2022
Targeted initiatives launched to support the local economy this winter
24 November 2022
Business Isle of Man announces new Non-Executive Board
21 November 2022
Proposed Island Infrastructure Scheme aims to stimulate private brownfield development
21 November 2022
'Our Island, Our Future' Economic Strategy for the Isle of Man approved by Tynwald
18 November 2022
Submit your views on the rates of minimum wage in the Isle of Man
09 November 2022
Registrations open for 2023 TT Homestay
07 November 2022
Isle of Man doubles broadband speed in 12 months, leaping into global top 25
03 November 2022
Tim Crookall MHK Appointed Member for Tourism & Motorsport
31 October 2022
Island showcases community creativity at the British-Irish Council
31 October 2022
Isle of Man Aircraft Registry celebrates 15 years of service
26 October 2022
Isle of Man TT Races 2023 Schedule Confirmed
26 October 2022
Visit Isle of Man launches new mindful map to boost wellness and adventure travel
10 October 2022
Green Living Grant Scheme applications suspended while Scheme under review
30 September 2022
Visit Isle of Man extends tourism season this autumn and winter to boost visitor numbers
28 September 2022
Join the Isle of Man Government Conference this September (1)
30 August 2022
Views sought on future of the Isle of Man's economy
23 August 2022
Business Isle of Man appoints Steve Pickett as Non-Executive Chair of the Board
19 August 2022
First Isle of Man Medicinal Cannabis for export licence approved
21 July 2022
2023 TT Race Schedule Public Consultation Now Open
20 July 2022
Ambitious, wide-reaching Economic Strategy proposed for the Isle of Man
19 July 2022
TT Broadcast Strategy Builds Strong Audience Numbers
27 June 2022
Electronic Red Flag System Test on Wednesday 25th May
24 May 2022
Locate Isle of Man to encourage TT visitors with skills to relocate
23 May 2022
Grant for businesses to help make premises more accessible
18 May 2022 12:00
Over 1,000 company and business annual returns submitted online
12 May 2022
Business Isle of Man recruits for Non-Executive Chair
27 April 2022
Department for Enterprise recruiting for new Chief Executive Officer
25 April 2022
Visit Isle of Man outlines direction for sustainable visitor economy growth
06 April 2022
Coronavirus Support Schemes' Data to be Published
01 April 2022
Department confirms funfair during TT will not return this year
31 March 2022
New Minimum Wage Rates to come into effect from 1st April 2022
24 March 2022
TT Marshal Registration Opens Today
24 March 2022
New London Flights Announced
11 March 2022
Seasonal Worker Visa now available for hospitality sector
21 February 2022
Isle of Man TT Races goes live and on demand
18 February 2022
Visit Isle of Man announces new Non-Executive Board
18 February 2022
Homestay Hosts Encouraged to Register Early
02 February 2022
Further support for businesses investing in improved ventilation
19 January 2022
Further £3.4million Covid Support for Businesses
12 January 2022
Financial Assistance Scheme helps to create 284 jobs in 2020/21
11 January 2022
Businesses gain UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man accreditation
11 January 2022
Registrations Open for 2022 Graduate Fair
17 December 2021
Still time to purchase your LoveIOM Gift Card before Christmas
17 December 2021
Covid-19 Winter Disruption Scheme Open for Applications
11 December 2021
Department for Enterprise seeks partners for 2022 Graduate Fair
09 December 2021
Opportunity to play a vital role in growing the Island's Visitor Economy
06 December 2021
£500 financial support available to assist businesses to access finance
03 December 2021
£9m of further Covid support for businesses this winter
02 December 2021
LoveIOM Hospitality Gift Card goes on presale today
26 November 2021
Collaboration to launch Fintech Innovation Challenge in 2022
25 November 2021
New political delegations for the Department for Enterprise
08 November 2021
Business Adaptation Grant Helps Businesses Increase Ventilation
29 October 2021
Registrations Open for 2022 TT Homestay
25 October 2021
Finance Isle of Man announces new Non-Executive Board appointments
11 October 2021
Isle of Man wins the 'Best International Finance Centre' for second year
11 October 2021
Over 50% of the Island's premises now passed by Ultrafast Fibre Broadband
06 October 2021
Green Living Grant Scheme Open for Applications
01 October 2021
Domestic Event Fund Extended Until End of 2021
17 September 2021
Air quality monitors being trialled in educational and political environments
09 September 2021
Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival to showcase 70 local producers
02 September 2021
Financial Assistance Extended for businesses impacted by COVID-19
01 September 2021
Over 260 cars booked for inaugural Festival of Motoring
31 August 2021
Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT Review Confirmed
13 August 2021
LoveIOM Gift Card announced to provide boost to the Island's domestic economy
11 August 2021
Department for Enterprise launches Graduate Employability Training Programme
04 August 2021
New support announced for businesses impacted by COVID-19
26 July 2021
Chief Minister takes over responsibility for Department for Enterprise
21 July 2021
Amendments made to Loan Agreements to support Isle of Man businesses
20 July 2021
Applications open for new support for businesses impacted by COVID-19
30 June 2021
Domestic Event Fund commits over £200,000 towards local events
30 June 2021
Companies urged to be aware of new Beneficial Ownership rules
25 June 2021
Hospitality Transition Support Scheme Now Open for Applications
21 June 2021
Manx Development Corporation Announces Board Members
14 June 2021
Isle of Man TT Races back on course: 2022 and beyond
14 June 2021
Licence applications open for Island's Medicinal Cannabis Export sector
11 June 2021
Digital Isle of Man announces new Non-Executive Board
03 June 2021
Visit Isle of Man to host a hospitality recruitment day
27 May 2021
Local Events Schedule Planned in Place of TT 2021
17 May 2021
2021 Manx Internship Programme Launched
13 May 2021
Graduate Role Incentive for Isle of Man Businesses Launched
11 May 2021
Coronavirus Business Adaptation Grant Extended to Further Sectors
05 May 2021
Independent Review of the Island's Domestic Economy Commences
20 April 2021
Business Premises Support Scheme open for applications
01 April 2021
Facebook introduce new features for Instagram in the Isle of Man
23 March 2021
Establishment of Manx Development Corporation approved by Tynwald
18 March 2021
Financial support extended for duration of Circuit Break Lockdown
15 March 2021
An interview with the Manx Solidarity Fund
11 March 2021
Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix 2021 Cancelled
10 March 2021
Long-term exit approach outlined by Council of Ministers
09 March 2021
CBSS - Circuit Break (March 2021) now open for applications
03 March 2021
Applications for CBSS - Circuit Break (March 2021) open from 3rd March 2021
02 March 2021
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Review and Action Plan
24 February 2021
12 month rollover of Homestay registrations
11 February 2021
Domestic Event Fund extended until the end of September
10 February 2021
Isle of Man Government approves regulatory framework for Cannabis export sector
20 January 2021
Rollover of visitor accommodation registration fees for 2021-2022 season
10 December 2020
Isle of Man Government confirms cancellation of 2021 TT Races
30 November 2020
Manx Restart Scheme to provide opportunities, experience and confidence for job seekers
26 November 2020
Steam railway and Manx electric railway seasons extend to October 4
15 November 2020
Isle of Man Government launches accommodation arrangements for those self-isolating
13 November 2020
Internship Programme extended until the end of 2020
11 November 2020
Manx Restart Scheme opens for employers
10 November 2020
Gamesys Group open office in the Isle of Man
03 November 2020
Visit Isle of Man host a series of travel and tourism industry drop-in sessions
03 November 2020
Finance Isle of Man appoints new Non-Executive Chair
23 October 2020
Domestic Event Fund now open to applications
15 October 2020
Digital Isle of Man appoints new Non-Executive Chair
14 October 2020
Autumn Events with Manx National Heritage
02 October 2020
Manx Restart Scheme developed to provide support for unemployed
01 October 2020
Isle of Man Government invests in Island's future skills and education opportunities
01 October 2020
Roll-out for Island's Ultrafast Broadband accelerated from five years to four years
01 October 2020
Summer Internship Programme matches over 100 Manx students with local businesses
30 September 2020
Visit Isle of Man welcomes funding support for industry
29 September 2020
Financial support for Travel & Tourism businesses extended for Winter season
29 September 2020
Virtual Cyberisle 2020 - Week One Schedule
29 September 2020
Isle of Man to mirror UK VAT changes
25 September 2020
Deadline upcoming to register for Summer Internship Programme
24 September 2020
Isle of Man Ship Registry highlighting the vital role of seafarers
24 September 2020
Enhancements made to Department for Enterprise's Business Improvement Scheme
23 September 2020
TT Visitor Numbers Increase by 4% in 2019
23 September 2020
Agencies resume recruitment for Non-Executive Chairs
17 September 2020
Island 'quadruples' broadband speeds
10 September 2020
Celebrate the 'Supermanx' weekend by supporting local
26 August 2020
Pedestrianisation along section of Douglas North Quay to be trialled
11 August 2020
Programme of events for 'Supermanx' long bank holiday weekend announced
11 August 2020
Alcohol licencing legislation temporarily amended to support Island businesses
03 August 2020
Department for Enterprise launches Summer Internship Programme
31 July 2020
A further £10million of COVID-19 financial support announced
30 July 2020
Go Cards Initiative Aims to Relieve Congestion
23 July 2020
Support for Island's Seafood Industry Extended
22 July 2020
Isle of Man Railways Return for Summer Period
17 July 2020
Manx National Heritage welcome VAT reduction to support visitor economy
15 July 2020
Continued support announced for the Tourism & Travel Sector
09 July 2020
Support your Island and take a staycation
24 June 2020
Mortgage repayment holiday extended
16 June 2020
Isle of Man Disruption Loan Guarantee Scheme Launches
31 March 2020
Launch of Strategic Capacity Scheme
31 March 2020
Essential services offer their support during Covid-19 pandemic
30 March 2020
Step Programme 2020 Cancelled
27 March 2020
Department for Enterprise Public Counter to Close
27 March 2020
Coronavirus Business Adaptation Grant Now Available
27 March 2020
Isle of Man to close borders to non-residents
23 March 2020
Chief Minister calls for 'massive change in behaviour'
23 March 2020
Schools will close to most children on Monday afternoon
22 March 2020
Takeaway plan to protect and provide choice for community
21 March 2020
Support measures for businesses and workers to be announced on Monday
20 March 2020
Treasury Minister issues assurance to business community
20 March 2020
Covid-19 Advice for Businesses
19 March 2020
Treasury Minister: Banks ready to help during Coronavirus pandemic
18 March 2020
Strengthened Legal Powers to Help Protect Island
18 March 2020
Emergency Business Support Measures to be Introduced
18 March 2020
Coronavirus measures announced to protect community and economy
16 March 2020
TT 2020 Cancelled
16 March 2020
Creation of 'Construction Isle of Man' industry body
20 January 2020
Visit Isle of Man Launch 'On Your Doorstep - One Big Weekend 2020'
20 January 2020
Isle of Man Government's Climate Change Action Plan Published
14 January 2020
Change to Micro Business Grant Scheme Announced
23 December 2019
Isle of Man Aircraft Registry wins Best Global Aircraft Registry title for 2020
20 December 2019
Tynwald approves new Town & Village Regeneration Scheme
05 December 2019
Undergraduate applications for 2020 Step Programme now open
03 December 2019
Locate Isle of Man launches dedicated online accountancy careers hub
03 December 2019
Series of short films launched to promote living and working in the Isle of Man
29 November 2019
Report into urban development agency models
26 November 2019
New Magazine to Promote Isle of Man Overseas
20 November 2019
Autumn Events Attract Over 3,000 Visitors to the Island
18 November 2019
Startups Urged to Enter Zurich Innovation Championship
21 October 2019
Locate Isle of Man seeks partners for Manx Graduate Fair
10 October 2019
Isle of Man recognised with three industry award nominations this year
04 October 2019
Brexit Support Available to Local Businesses
01 October 2019
Token-based technology provider, Funfair, welcomed by Blockchain Isle of Man
24 September 2019
Locate Isle of Man launches 'Isle of Man Living' newsletter
23 September 2019
Visit Isle of Man launches second phase of 'Isle of Man - The Extraordinary Story' Campaign
23 September 2019
Highlighting the Island's Biosphere at Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
13 September 2019
Free digital marketing workshops for tourism industry
10 September 2019
Strengthening ties with the British Isles: BITA Networking Event
03 September 2019
Business Confidence Survey Results 2019
30 August 2019
Prize winners announced at 2019 Step Programme final
24 August 2019
Isle of Man Ship Registry announces new Deputy Director
21 August 2019
Work begins on Isle of Man town branding project
21 August 2019
Manx Telecom to Sponsor CyberIsle 2019
13 August 2019
Everyone has a business idea.... What's yours?
06 August 2019
Successful first 9 months for Chamber's Business Connex Service
31 July 2019
Young people honoured by North American Manx Association
08 July 2019
New Minimum Wage Rates to come into effect
20 June 2019
Chamber helping entrepreneurs and start-ups with free membership
30 May 2019
Food Matters Business Accelerator Programme Launched
28 May 2019
Improved support for childcare and nursery providers
02 May 2019
Celebrating graduate opportunities at Locate Isle of Man's Graduate Fair
29 April 2019
Next steps for social enterprises in the Isle of Man
24 April 2019
IOM Government Guide for a no deal Brexit
12 April 2019
Laxey Flour steps up production with new packaging machine
08 April 2019
Transfers of personal data to the UK and Gibraltar post-Brexit
27 March 2019
Local eateries invited to join the Taste Scheme
14 March 2019
Local businesses and students encouraged to take part in this year's Step Programme
25 February 2019
Registration open for Visit Isle of Man Tourism Industry Day
05 February 2019
Visit Isle of Man hosts southern drop-in networking session
24 January 2019
Visit Isle of Man to host Equality Act information session
24 January 2019
Improvements made to Department's Business Energy Saving Scheme
21 January 2019
Department announces changes to Business Improvement Scheme
04 January 2019
Digital Matters: The National Telecoms Strategy
01 January 2019
Brexit Support for Manx Businesses
21 December 2018
Student applications open for 2019 Step Programme
20 December 2018
Department for Enterprise seeks partners for Manx Graduate Fair
14 December 2018
Changes made to Financial Assistance Scheme
12 December 2018
Department for Enterprise awards training contract to University College Isle of Man
26 November 2018
Preparing for my future career with the Isle of Man Step Programme - Tia Welsh
26 November 2018
Improvements to Isle of Man Work Permit System
20 November 2018
Public Record Office is a hit with heritage visitors
14 November 2018
The Irish Sea Centre meets the Irish Sea Maritime Forum
08 November 2018
Further support for local small businesses
06 November 2018
Social Enterprises in the Isle of Man
02 November 2018
Employee Relocation Scheme
11 October 2018
Department for Enterprise releases National Telecoms Strategy
05 October 2018
New Minimum Wage Rates to come into effect on 1st October
01 October 2018
Manx Telecom chosen to deliver Ultrafast Broadband across the Isle of Man
01 October 2018
Isle of Man Ship Registry awarded Best Shipping Registry 2019
26 September 2018
New teleport enhances Isle of Man's status as Media Cluster
21 September 2018
Changes to Enterprise Development Scheme
21 September 2018
Department congratulates plan.com on Sunday Times accolade
21 September 2018
Step projects showcased at Programme Final
05 September 2018
Local eateries invited to join the Taste Scheme (1)
28 August 2018
ISO Certification success for Isle of Man Ship Registry
16 August 2018
Reminder about drone flying during the Festival of Motorcycling
06 August 2018
Work Permit Satisfaction Doubled
27 July 2018
Isle of Man is first stop on mainden voyage of 'Azamara Pursuit'
24 July 2018
Investec Bank Limited gains Isle of Man Licence
23 July 2018
Meet the Chairs of the Department's Executive Agencies
11 July 2018
Proposed Increases to Minimum Wage
10 July 2018
International Audi TT Event in the Isle of Man
29 June 2018
Isle of Man Adopts Blockchain Technology
29 June 2018
Visit Isle of Man - How can we help survey launched
20 June 2018
Finance Isle of Man Chair and CEO Announced
29 May 2018
A Resounding Success for ISLEXPO 2018
25 May 2018
Reminder about drone flying during the TT and Southern 100
21 May 2018
Significant Support to Relocate Staff
21 May 2018
Further Support for Entrepreneurs
18 May 2018
Digital Isle of Man Chair and CEO Announced
09 May 2018
Business Isle of Man & Visit Isle of Man Chairs Announced
02 May 2018
Local organisations encouraged to host a 2018 Step Project Student
30 April 2018
Land Registration Notices Launched Online
30 April 2018
Tickets for ISLEXPO's Founders' Feast now available
23 April 2018
Isle of Man Department for Enterprise Social Media Channels
10 April 2018
A year of records for Enterprise Support Schemes
05 April 2018
Cortech Healthcare expends with new Isle of Man production centre
28 March 2018
Barclays Eagle Lab will help Isle of Man businesses soar to new heights
27 March 2018
Competition Open for Pitch It! 2018
23 March 2018
Take action to protect your business name
21 March 2018
Last chance for undergraduates to apply for 2018 Step Programme
21 March 2018
Nedbank Private Wealth supports Isle of Man apprentice schemes
09 March 2018
Positive Start for Work Permit Reform
02 March 2018
Department for Enterprise welcomes findings of Business Confidence Survey
26 February 2018
Isle of Man Reinforces Ties With Liverpool
23 February 2018
Inspirational speakers announced as registration goes live for ISLEXPO 2018
20 February 2018
ISLEXPO 2018 continues to receive dedicated industry support
25 January 2018
Strong Isle of Man Representation at ICE 2018
17 January 2018
Work Permit Changes Come Into Effect
15 January 2018
Isle of Man wins Best Global Aviation Registry Award 2018
10 January 2018
Berge Bulk Ship Named in honour of the Isle of Man
17 December 2017
Zack Geary - Colas Step Student
17 September 2017
Further engagement to be sought on proposed Work Permit reforms
07 December 2023
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