Regulations and Guidance - Pensions
International Schemes
International schemes are retirement benefits schemes that are established in the Isle of Man for persons resident outside the Island. The following regulations make provision for the registration of international schemes as authorised schemes and establish, in conjunction with the Retirement Benefits Schemes Act 2000, conditions required for their authorisation. These regulations are available for download in pdf format via the links in the table below.
The Retirement Benefits Schemes (International Schemes) Regulations 2001
These regulations prescribe the requirements of the Retirement Benefits Schemes Act 2000 in respect of the registration and management of international retirement benefits schemes. The PDF file below is the internet version of Statutory Document 645/01 and has been prepared to reflect the text as made and as subsequently amended by Statutory Documents 664/02 and 589/04.
The Retirement Benefits Schemes (Independent and Nominated Trustee Requirement) Regulations 2004
These regulations define various matters regarding the appointment of independent trustees.
Amendments
Where legislation has been amended the PDF files below reflect the text as subsequently amended by the relevant Statutory Document. Anyone who requires a copy of the actual amendment regulations should contact the Authority by e-mail.
Guidance on registration under the Retirement Benefits Schemes Act 2000
To assist those seeking registration under the international framework, the Authority has prepared a leaflet of guidance notes in flowchart format. This leaflet is intended to provide general guidance on the registration requirements. If you are in doubt about any aspect of the registration process, or of any aspects regarding compliance with the Act or any subordinate legislation please contact the Authority.
To download a PDF copy of this leaflet please click on the link in the table below.
Further information regarding the framework
For those who wish to receive a general overview of the international regulations a brief explanatory leaflet is also available for download below. Alternatively if you would like a hard copy please don't hesitate to contact us with details of your postal address.
Keeping up to date
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| Title | File Size | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Guidance Chart | (454 kb) | Acrobat PDF File |
| International Retirement Benefits Schemes Regulations (as amended) | (290 kb) | Acrobat PDF File |
| Independent & Nominated Trustee Regulations | (59 kb) | Acrobat PDF File |
| International Retirement Benefits Schemes Brochure | (959 kb) | Acrobat PDF File |
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