Regulatory Alerts2019-12-13
Guidance on How the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority Considers Proposed Company, Business and Domain Names
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority issues this guidance to clarify how it evaluates proposed company, business, and domain names referred by the Companies Registry. The Authority assesses whether names imply regulated financial activities or designated businesses, objecting to those that misleadingly suggest such status without appropriate licensing or registration. Specific restrictions apply to restricted words like 'Bank', 'Fund', and 'Crypto', requiring accurate descriptors or actual regulatory permissions to avoid criminal offences for holding out.
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