Empowering your growth

• A comprehensive regulatory framework permitting the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, and export of medicinal cannabis products under license.
• An experienced and Business-Focused Regulator, renowned for robust regulatory practices.
• Isle of Man license holders can attain EU Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification, which facilitates access to international markets requiring high-quality standards.
• Attractive Tax Regime offering 0% corporation tax
• Financial support available covering up to 40% of various costs
• Reliable data services and power provision
• Easy access to UK and European markets.
• Secure and Controlled Environment
• Government demonstrated support with new initiatives including the development of science and innovation centre for cannabis cultivation and research

Licenses can cover one or more of the following:
• Cultivation (indoor or outdoor)
• Extraction and processing
• Manufacturing of cannabis-based products
• Research and development
• Storage and export
Retail sale within the Isle of Man is not currently permitted.

Licenses are tailored to business models and may include:
• Cultivation licenses (including THC-rich strains)
• Processing licenses (extraction, distillation, manufacturing)
• Analytical or R&D licenses
• Distribution/export licenses

Approval can take 3–6 months depending on the complexity of the application and the preparedness of the applicant.

Yes. The framework is designed for export-led cannabis operations, with compliant manufacturing standards (e.g., GMP) to meet global pharmaceutical import requirements.

A local presence is essential. Key management and compliance roles must be filled, and resident directors or representatives are expected. Hiring from the local workforce is encouraged.

The GSC and Department of Health require:
• Lab testing and validation of THC/CBD content
• Compliance with GMP and GACP
• Batch traceability and safety protocols

Yes. The Isle of Man encourages high-tech agricultural and life sciences investment. You may be eligible for:
• Financial assistance schemes (equipment, salaries, training)
• Land/facility leasing via the government or development partners
• Fast-track planning or utility support for approved projects

Yes, companies on the Isle of Man benefit from 0% corporate tax, 0% capital gains tax and 0% stamp duty.

• Malta was among the first EU countries to legalize medicinal cannabis production
• A comprehensive legal framework for the cultivation, processing, and export of medicinal cannabis.
• EU GMP Certification Pathway
• A cost effective application fee capped at €100,000, with annual fees not exceeding €63,000.
• Competitive land lease rates, starting at €5 per square meter.
• Government support available
• Easy access to European markets and products manufactured in Malta can be exported across the EU.
• A well-established pharmaceutical industry, providing access to a skilled workforce

Cannabis production is regulated by:
• Malta Medicines Authority (MMA) – oversees GMP standards and pharmaceutical licensing
• Malta Enterprise – grants project approvals and incentives
• Malta Freeport/Business Parks – may provide designated industrial zones for cannabis operations

Licensed companies can:
• Cultivate cannabis (indoors, typically in secure greenhouses)
• Process and extract active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
• Manufacture and export medicinal cannabis products (such as oils, tinctures, capsules)

• Letter of Intent (LOI) from Malta Enterprise
• Manufacturing license (including GMP certification) from the Medicines Authority
• Import/export authorizations for raw materials or finished products (as required)

Both Maltese and foreign investors may apply, provided they:
• Set up a Malta-registered entity
• Have traceable funding and clean legal records
• Develop a compliant business plan and facility design
• Appoint qualified personnel (including a Qualified Person (QP) under EU pharma rules)