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Isle Of Man Country Summary

Sanctions

No

FATF AML Deficient List

No

Terrorism
Corruption
US State ML Assessment
Criminal Markets (GI Index)
EU Tax Blacklist
Offshore Finance Center

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Anti Money Laundering

FATF status

The Isle of Man is not on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies

Compliance with FATF Recommendations

The last follow-up Mutual Evaluation Report relating to the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards in The Isle of Man was undertaken in 2022. According to that Evaluation, the Isle of Man was deemed Compliant for 20 and Largely Compliant for 19 of the FATF 40 Recommendations. It was deemed Highly Effective for 0 and Substantially Effective for 2 of the 11 Effectiveness & Technical Compliance ratings.

Sanctions

There are no international sanctions currently in force against this country

Bribery & Corruption

Rating 0 (bad) - 100 (good)
Transparency International Corruption Index NA
World Bank: Control of Corruption Percentile Rank NA

Economy

The Isle of Man has a high-income economy primarily driven by financial services, light manufacturing, and tourism, bolstered by attractive tax incentives for businesses. With no capital gains tax or inheritance tax and a low corporate tax rate, it has become a favored location for offshore banking and online gambling, while the government is actively working to diversify the economy.

The investment climate in the Isle of Man is highly favorable, bolstered by its status as a tax haven that attracts high-net-worth individuals and corporations seeking financial confidentiality. The absence of capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and a low corporate tax rate further enhances its appeal for offshore banking and online gambling. However, this financial reputation has led to challenges related to money laundering and financial crime, prompting the government to implement regulatory measures to align with international standards.

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