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Island tops MORI poll as a place to live
According to MORI, the polling and opinion research company, 93% of residents are either happy or very happy with the Isle of Man as a place to live.
Health care, standards of education, transport and communication links are excellent.
The island has a friendly and relaxed pace of life offering many fine restaurants, shops and leisure facilities.
The island offers a range of leisure activities and enjoys a rich sporting heritage. Outdoor pursuits include: golf, sea and river fishing, sailing, surfing, windsurfing, hang gliding, diving and rambling. International car rallying, cycling, powerboat racing and the famous TT motorcycle races are also annual events.
Employment Opportunities
Manufacturing and technical jobs are available in the island with a range of companies manufacturing different goods including:
• Aerospace components, assemblies, maintainance, design and integrated solutions
• Precision Engineering
• Laser Optics
• Electronics
• Medical and Oil and Gas instrumentation and components
• E-Commerce and IT
• Thermostatic controls design and manufacture
Personal Taxation
The standard rate of personal tax is just 10% and the higher rate is 18%. Personal allowances are very generous and can be transferred between married couples.
Personal Tax Payable 2007-08
Married Man (Wife with no income)
Total Income IOM UK
£15,000 Nil £5,039
£30,000 £3720 £8339
£50,000 £7320 £15,511
The Isle of Man Government does not charge:
• Capital Gains Tax
• Wealth Tax
• Capital Transfer Tax
• Inheritance Tax
• Death or Estate Duties
