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Why choose the Isle of Man as a Jurisdiction to Establish an Alternative Investment Market Company (AIM)?

Politically and economically stable
AAA rated jurisdiction - Standard and Poor's
Zero rate Corporation Tax - no capital gains tax, stamp duty and withholding tax - ability to roll up profits offshore
Leading edge telecommunications
Convenient location - 1 hour from London, English speaking and European time zone
Mature corporate and fund administration sector
Proactive support from the Isle of Man Government and Treasury
New Isle of Man Companies Act - 2006 Manx Company - a new corporate entity specifically designed for today's fast moving and sophisticated global market
Shares can be held through CREST - the multi-currency electronic settlement system for UK and Irish securities
Closed-ended investment companies not subject to fund regulation
Simple VAT regime - the fundamental principles of VAT in the Isle of Man are as in the United Kingdom

Why Choose Equiom to Incorporate an Isle of Man Company?

Experience of managing complex offshore corporate structures
Benefit from our knowledge and practical experience of working with AIM and LSE listed companies
Experience of working with International clients and understanding their needs
We have an excellent working relationship with the Isle of Man Government and in addition tax and legal firms within the IOM, the UK and globally
We employ suitably qualified specialised teams of accountants, lawyers, company secretaries, tax specialists and company practitioners ready to work with you and your team - we do not provide legal or tax advice
Detailed knowledge of AIM admission requirements and role of legal, tax and Nominated Advisors

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Isle of Man Plays Lead Role in Internationalisation of AIM

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Isle Of Man Becomes First Choice For AIM Companies

Despite challenging conditions in global markets the Isle of Man continues to strengthen in the AIM market according to the latest report from Hemscott (June 2009) which looks at the registrations of companies listed on AIM.

The research shows the Isle of Man is the number one country for companies looking to register on AIM outside of the UK. Currently there are 67 IOM Companies registered on the AIM Market.

The Island also leads other International Business Centres in the size of market capitalisation of non UK AIM companies by country of registration (£3313.46m).

In the last two years the number of all AIM market companies reduced by 9.4%.

Against this backdrop the Isle of Man increased its number of non UK company registrations by 33%. The sector average is 5%. These latest figures highlight the quality of the Island's strong fiscal, regulatory and legislative infrastructure, which attracts so many major international corporations to the Isle of Man.

Brian Donegan of Isle of Man Finance commented, "Market conditions continue to be extremely challenging and in that context this evidence demonstrates the Isle of Man AIM proposition winning through. The Island has so far weathered the storm well and will continue to do so because the Isle of Man is the preferred access point to London for companies wishing to raise capital.

Given the positive nature of the research data and the number of new business enquiries emerging, it's reasonable to assume that the flow of new AIM listings business may well be on the increase. The Isle of Man is a "can do" jurisdiction characterised by it's first class fiscal and regulatory system and it will continue to service this business efficiently and cost effectively via the network of high calibre service providers on the Island."

17 August 2009