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Decrease in interest rates for VAT and other indirect taxes

This news release is issued to draw attention to a decrease in interest rates from 8 January 2026.  The rules relating to interest charges for late payment are...
Thursday, 18 December 2025

Customs Authorised Use Documents updated from 1 January 2026

The Treasury advises that two key reference documents in relation to the Authorised Use Procedure have been updated and will come into effect on 1 January...
Friday, 12 December 2025

Customs and Excise to move offices this month

The Customs and Excise office will relocate to Central Government Offices on Bucks Road, Douglas, on Monday 15 December. The Customs and Immigration Division...
Monday, 1 December 2025

Simplified rates for travellers exceeding duty-free allowances updated

The Isle of Man Government is advising residents and visitors of important updates to tobacco duty rates and the simplified rates used when declaring personal...
Thursday, 27 November 2025

Treasury responds to UK Autumn Statement

The Treasury has today noted the contents of the UK Autumn Statement delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP while looking ahead to the Isle of Man...
Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Tobacco Duty Rate Increases from 6pm on 26 November 2025

This news release is issued to draw attention to an increase in duty rates for tobacco products from 6pm on 26 November 2025.  These changes will be implemented...
Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Notice of Scheduled Downtime: Customs and Immigration Online Services

Customs and Immigration wishes to inform users that Online Services will be unavailable on Monday 27 October 2025 from 9am to 11am due to scheduled...
Wednesday, 22 October 2025

New civil penalty for breaches in obligations relating to the movement or examination of goods

The Treasury advises that a new civil penalty will come into effect on 15 September 2025 for breaches of directions specifically relating to the movement or...
Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Decrease in interest rates for VAT and other indirect taxes

This news release is issued to draw attention to a decrease in interest rates from 27 August 2025.  The rules relating to interest charges for late payment are...
Monday, 11 August 2025

Customs and Excise Acts (Application) (Amendment) Order 2025

With effect from Friday 1 August 2025, the Customs and Excise Acts (Application) (Amendment) Order 2025 will come into operation, which amendments certain...
Monday, 28 July 2025
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