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In the past few years London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) has seen a tremendous growth in the number of floatations.

Creating a trust involves more than simply drafting a trust document and arranging for it to be signed.

In banking and finance matters, a legal opinion is often sought to confirm the capacity and valid incorporation and existence of a legal entity.

From 1 January 2012, international clients and advisors will be able to incorporate and use the new flexible yet sophisticated Isle of Man foundation following the introduction of the Foundations Act 2011.

AIM is the London Stock Exchange’s international market for smaller growing companies, ranging from young, venture capital-backed start-ups to well-established, mature businesses seeking to expand.

The Isle of Man Government’s desire to reinforce the Island’s position as one of the world’s most respected and competitive international business centres led to the development and introduction on of the Companies Act 2006.

The Isle of Man punches above its weight in terms of its international business offering, both in respect of its quality and its diversity.

Directors of Isle of Man companies owe 3 types of duty to their company:

Sentient International, a boutique trust and corporate service provider in the Isle of Man, is seeking a Senior Company and Trust Administrator to manage luxury asset structures including superyachts, aircraft, and helicopters. This role offers the opportunity to work in a people-centered environment that values work-life balance while handling complex international corporate and trust administration for high-net-worth clients.

A private company incorporated under the Isle of Man Companies Acts 1931-2004 which qualifies as an “audit exempt company” may, by members resolution, elect to dispense with compliance with the requirements of the Isle of Man Companies Acts 1931-2004 which relate to the audit of the accounts of companies.

The 2006 Act represents the gold-standard for international special purpose vehicles, and whilst based on familiar concepts, it sweeps away some of the more traditional company law requirements which continue to apply to companies incorporated under the Isle of Man Companies Acts 1931-2004.

The Crown Dependencies will shortly be approving new legislation, presented to the three respective Parliaments, to introduce economic substance requirements, for companies incorporated, or resident for tax purposes...

This Article briefly summarises the potential advantages of an Employee Ownership Trust ("EOT"), and why the use of an Isle of Man Trustee could be beneficial.

A foundation is highly flexible in terms of how long it may last, how the founder may remain involved in the management of its affairs and how much information the beneficiaries are entitled to.

The English Companies Act 2006 (the "English Act") is overhauling English companies legislation and will largely replace the English Companies Act 1985 (as amended).

The Isle of Man has a long history of maritime structuring, and Superyacht planning in particular. In recent times, there has been a growing trend in the use of Isle of Man Corporate vehicles for the ownership of Non-EU clients' Superyachts.