Listings

The Isle of Man is the leading offshore jurisdiction for company incorporation by non-UK AIM 100 companies listed on London's Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The AIM 100 contains 15 Isle of Man companies which is more than any other jurisdiction apart from the UK.

Listing your company can seem like a daunting task with many regulatory and business hurdles to overcome. To help matters run smoothly we work in collaboration with the clients English lawyers and assist with the Isle of Man aspects of the companies listing.

The advantages of using an Isle of Man company for your listing include:

  • The rate of corporation tax on the Isle of Man is 0%
  • There are no capital gains taxes or stamp duties
  • Companies formed under the Isle of Man Companies Act 2006 offer a simple and flexible form of company with many simplified administration requirements
  • An Isle of Man company listed on AIM is not a regulated entity for the purposes of Isle of Man financial services regulation
  • The administration of an Isle of Man company listed on AIM is not regulated as fund administration
  • Shares in an Isle of Man company listed on AIM can be traded through CREST without the need to use depositary receipts
  • Company and trust administration services are regulated by the Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission
  • The Isle of Man is a common law jurisdiction and the Islands company and trust law closely follows that of England and Wales
  • The Isle of Man is AAA rated by both Moody's and Standard & Poor's

For more information please contact Timothy Mann e-mail: timothymann@mannbenham.com or Carly Park e-mail: carlypark@mannbenham.com