Leading global opinion polls on the quality of life show that residents of the Isle of Man have the highest quality of life of any area surveyed. With excellent educational, health and social amenities, the Isle of Man provides a unique quality of life which is appreciated and treasured by all residents both old and new. In all aspects of living and working in the Isle of Man you truely can enjoy the Freedom to Flourish.

Living and Working in the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man is unique in being able to offer you an exceptional quality of life coupled with a modern progressive economy. It boasts a world-leading telecoms and communications infrastructure, is home to a wide range of lawyers, accountants and professional investment advisers and is only an hour's flying time to London.

It is also a place of diversity where mountain peaks descend to miles of rugged coastline and sandy beaches, and where lush countryside forms the back drop to beautiful tracks and trails.

The Island's economic progress in recent years has achieved a rapidly rising National Income and very low levels of unemployment. With excellent educational, health and social amenities, the Isle of Man provides a unique quality of life which is appreciated and treasured by all residents both old and new.

In all aspects of living and working in the Isle of Man you truely can enjoy the Freedom to Flourish.

• The Isle of Man’s education system is first rate. Its results consistently outperform the UK, building the necessary skills for 21st Century success, and over 75% of pupils achieve an IT qualification.
• Quality of life on the Isle of Man is high – with little commuting, low personal taxes, very low crime and a lively arts and cultural scene.
• The Isle of Man is a land of outstanding natural beauty. The dramatic scenery spanning majestic mountains and enchanting glens, invigorates the senses and provides an inspirational space to think and breathe.
• The Isle of Man financial services industry, started from scratch around 30 years ago, has won major awards year after year. For example, it’s been “Best International Financial Services Centre” in each of the past 6 years.
• Centrally located within the British Isles, the Isle of Man is secure and relaxing yet dynamic and successful. That’s why it achieved the highest rating ever polled by MORI, for its quality of life.
• The Isle of Man has a successful and diverse economy – 90% of supported new business start-ups succeed and its economy is growing at three times the rate in Europe.
• Effective public/private sector co-operation has led to a first rate business environment with world class telecom and broadband, business support systems, grants and zero rate corporate tax.
• The Government, of this independent nation, is agile and responsive, able to meet the needs of both business and local communities by creating effective new legislation, cutting red tape and reducing bureaucracy. The Isle of Man consistently retains the top grade Standard and Poors' AAA credit rating.
• The Isle of Man has a heritage of originality spanning centuries. That is why there is not only a vibrant arts scene but also successful new sectors such as shipping, movie-making, aerospace services and e-business.
• Our communities regularly work together to ensure we give of our best, be it in charity fundraising and volunteer programmes; performing in, creating and staging award winning concerts and productions; or participating in, organising, excelling at and winning world class sporting events.

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