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Isle of Man Finance

Why the Isle of Man?

The Isle of Man is an established international finance centre, with a secure base built on political stability, low taxation and a firmly established fiscal and regulatory environment independent of the UK. In relation to providing international services it is fully supported by a modern infrastructure.

It is one of the few international finance centres where Government’s objectives for economic growth are matched by the physical space and labour resources needed to sustain them.

Financial Services Sector

The financial services sector consists of banking, fund management and administration, captive and life insurance and fiduciary services including corporate and trust provisions. It has experienced staff trained to offer a full range of financial services, ranging from simple banking products to sophisticated corporate structures. These services include:

  • Accountancy, tax and audit
  • Corporate and trust law
  • Trust and company administration
  • Personal and corporate banking
  • Investment management, advice and dealing
  • International pensions and life assurance
  • Mutual fund products and fund administration
  • Treasury operations
  • Global custody
  • Bond and securitisation issues
  • All classes of insurance and reinsurance including captive
  • Employee share option schemes

Why the Isle of Man?

The principal benefits for managing or locating financial services on the Isle of Man are:

  • Reputation as a responsible 'international citizen'
  • Proactive & collaborative regulatory regime
  • Clear and simple tax regime with low personal tax and zero corporate tax
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