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There are a number of points to consider about the Isle of Man when making the decision as to whether the jurisdiction is right for your business:

1. World-class telecoms infrastructure
The island has a world-class telecoms infrastructure boasting two self-healing fibre optic rings to the UK & Ireland, 1.2 terra bits capacity of which only 0.02% is currently utilised, and a totally self-sufficient power station supported by sub sea gas and electricity supplies and a choice of 4 state of the art data centres.
In short, there is room for an abundance of growth with the power & connectivity to support it.

2. Efficient licensing process
The island’s gaming commission has recognized the need for a quick and efficient licensing process, consistently delivering a 10 – 12 week turnaround for applicants.

3.UK advertising access
Isle of Man licensed companies are white listed to advertise in the UK market.

4. Ideal jurisdiction for AIM stock market listing
The island is a prime location to raise external investment for e-gaming companies as it is perfectly situated for AIM listing.

5. Supportive environment for both start ups and business relocation
Betting duty is between 1.5% and 0.1%, depending on gross profit. 0% corporation tax, no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax and no withholding tax. Personal tax is also capped at £100,000 per year.

The value to the islands economy is not undervalued and government grants of up to 40% of relocation, marketing, hardware and software costs can be applied for annually. Grants of up to 50% of training costs are also available.

Reports suggest that online gambling accounts for around 8% of the industry as a whole.