Search and document delivery at a glance
- Search online
- Public name or number search with an entity summary and document list. No sign-in required. [1]
- Search language
- English in the search form, results and document selection. [1]
- Digital documents
- The portal offers company files and individual documents for online purchase. The document list is public; purchase requires an Online Services account. [1]
- Document language
- Not specified
- Paper and collection
- Not specified
- International delivery
- Not specified
- Fees at a glance
- Search and document list free. Price example for a 2006 Act company: document £2, complete file £15, Charges Register £2. Certificate of Fact or Good Standing: £50 each.
- Access
- Public search without an account. Document purchases require an Online Services account. Certificate requests use a form upload and payment through the online portal.
Choose the right register
The Isle of Man has its own companies registry. The same search includes, among others, Companies Act 1931 companies, Companies Act 2006 companies and Business Names. The registry type determines which documents and certificates are appropriate. [1] [2]
Names and abbreviations explained
- 1931 Act / 2006 ActCompanies Act 1931 / Companies Act 2006
- Different company regimes. The Certificate of Good Standing is for 2006 Act companies; the authority describes the Certificate of Fact for other company types. [2]
- Name StatusStatus of the company name
- Current or Previous refers to the name. The separate entity status may show Live or Dissolved. [1]
- Charges RegisterRegister of recorded charges
- Separate register of security interests. The price example lists £2 for this record. [1]
Search step by step
Identify the entity and select a document
Search by name or number
Choose Company Name or Company Number. Search using the known name or registration number. [1]
Compare registry type and status
Check number, incorporation date, Registry Type and Status. A name marked Current can belong to an entity that has already been dissolved. [1]
Open the document list
Open the matching result and its document list. Filter by document type, description or year. Check date and description before purchase. [1]
Check price and access
The list shows individual document prices and the price of the complete file. Sign in to purchase. A price example for a 2006 Act company lists £2 per document and £15 for the complete file. Use the prices shown for the company you select. [1]
Request an official certificate
Choose the correct form
Open Requisition forms. Choose Certificate of Fact request for 1931 Act or Certificate of Good Standing request for 2006 Act as appropriate to the registry type. [2] [3]
Upload the request and pay
Upload the completed PDF through the Online Document Submission Service linked from the certificate page. The fee is £50 per certificate. The authority specifies card or bank transfer through the online portal. This route replaces phone and email requisitions. [2]
Documents and fees
| Document / information | Contents and purpose | Fee | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company file / individual filed document [1] | Company file or individual filing, such as an Annual Return, amended return or Register of Directors. Availability depends on the entity. | Price example: £2 per listed document or £15 for the complete file. | Open the public list; sign in to purchase. |
| Certificate of Fact [2] [3] [4] | Includes number, name, incorporation date, office, current officers, last annual return and charges. Shareholders on request; other annotations depend on the register. | £50. Fast-track service for 1931 Act companies, foundations and foreign companies: £100. | Submit the appropriate form and pay through the online portal. |
| Certificate of Good Standing (2006 Act) [2] [3] [4] | Confirms registration and good standing. Includes number, name, incorporation or continuance date, office, annual return and registered agent. The authority also describes checks for dissolution, winding-up, a receiver and instituted strike-off. | £50; issue within three hours: £100. | 2006 Act form through the upload portal; do not order by phone or email. |
What the free summary shows
The company overview contains fields for company type, registered office, incorporation and status, with further details on previous names and Registered Agents. Separate sections cover charges, liquidation and receivers. The fields completed depend on the entry. Filed documents are purchased separately. [1]
Document fees by entity type
The official tariff lists a £5 inspection fee for companies under the Companies Acts 1931 and 2006, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), and Business Names. Inspection of a foundation instrument costs £12. [4]
A Certificate of Fact costs £50 for 1931 Act companies, Business Names, foundations and foreign companies. A Certificate of Good Standing for a 2006 Act company costs £50. The three-hour service costs £100 for 1931 and 2006 Act companies and foundations. The tariff also lists £100 for a fast-track Certificate of Fact for foreign companies. [4]
Copies for Business Names and LLCs cost £0.50 per page. Certification for Business Names costs £1.50 per document. For foundations, the tariff lists £1.50 per document for a certified copy of the foundation instrument. [4]
Official samples and reading guides
Official requisition forms
Authority page with PDF and Word requests for a Certificate of Fact, Certificate of Good Standing and file copies. These are applications, not sample extracts. [3]
Avoid common mistakes
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to sign in to search?
No. Search, company summaries and document lists are available without sign-in. Purchases require an Online Services account. [1]
Original sources
Sources reviewed: 15 September 2026. The guidance is based on the linked information published by registers and public authorities.
- Company search and document purchase list Isle of Man Government
- Certificates of Fact and Good Standing Isle of Man Government
- Requisition forms Isle of Man Government
- Companies Registry fees by entity type Isle of Man Government