isleofman.com search for an isle of man business | find a residential number | site search local visitors business Home | About the Isle of Man About the Isle of Man Find out more about the Isle of Man Situated in the centre of the British Isles, the Isle of Man is not part of the United Kingdom, and is instead an internally self-governing dependent territory of the Crown. It is an established and respected international finance centre, built on political and fiscal stability, low taxation and a fully supported modern infrastructure. The island is also quickly establishing itself as a leading e-commerce platform, thanks to funding provided by the Government. Tynwald, the Island's 1000 year old Parliament, makes its own laws and oversees all internal administration, fiscal and social policies. Both individuals and companies resident here enjoy complete independence from the United Kingdom on matters of direct taxation (the Island's taxation system is quite separate from that of its neighbour). Although not directly a member of the European Union, the island does have a special relationship with it - set out in Protocol 3 to the United Kingdom's Treaty of Accession. Economy The Island's economy depends upon various diverse sectors including aviation, tourism, finance and e-gaming. Law The Isle of Man has its own legal system, although much of Manx law is based on the principles of English common law. Constitution The fundamental principles and precedents that underpin the Isle of Man. Taxation Find out about the Isle of Man approach to income tax both for corporates and individuals. The EU & OECD The European Union and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development have complicated relationships with the Isle of Man. Transport Gaining access to the island is easier than ever before, through air and sea links from multiple cities in the UK. Infrastructure The Island's unique infrastructure - from communication and energy to highways and education. Religion The Manx church is one of the oldest in the British Isles. About the Isle of Man The Economy Law Constitution Taxation The EU and OECD Transport Infrastructure Religion Copyright 2017 © Manx Telecom Contact Us Email Terms & Conditions Manx Telecom Trading Ltd, Isle of Man Business Park, Cooil Road, Braddan, Isle of Man IM99 1HX Registered in the Isle of Man Reg no.5629V VAT Reg no GB 003-2919-12 We use necessary cookies on manxtelecom.com websites to provide session functions e.g. account logins, baskets and content searches. These cookies are typically removed when you close the browser. We use performance and functionality cookies to help analyse website performance and usage. Finally some of the 3rd party services we use (e.g. embedded YouTube videos) implement targeting cookies to personalise content. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of these cookies on your device or you can select "Manage Cookies" to manage your cookie settings. You can find out more by viewing our Cookies Policy Manage Cookies Allow All Cookies