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Labor Laws in Isle Of Man

  • Annual Leave: 20 days
  • Maternity Leave: 26 weeks
  • Public Holidays: 10
  • Workweek: 40 hours per week.

Income Tax in Isle Of Man

Income Tax in the Isle of Man is progressive ranging from 10% to 22%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Isle Of Man

The Isle of Man has a standard VAT rate of 20%.

Social Security in Isle Of Man

National Insurance contributions are paid by employees, employers, and the self-employed to help build entitlement to the State Pension and certain state benefits.

Employer Contributions

  • The primary and secondary threshold for Class 1 National Insurance contributions will be increased by 10% to £160 per week.
  • The upper earnings limit for Class 1 National Insurance contributions will be increased by 8.5% to £938 per week.
  • Employers will continue to pay Class 1 National Insurance contributions at a rate of 13.25% on employee earnings above the primary threshold.

Employee Contributions

  • Employees will continue to pay Class 1 National Insurance contributions at a rate of 12% on earnings above the primary threshold.
  • The primary and secondary threshold for Class 1 National Insurance contributions will be increased by 10% to £160 per week.
  • The upper earnings limit for Class 1 National Insurance contributions will be increased by 8.5% to £938 per week.

Work Visas in the Isle of Man

The work visas available to legally work in the Isle of Man include:

Isle of Man Worker Migrant Visa:

  • For individuals from outside the UK, Ireland, and other Crown Dependencies who have been offered a skilled job in the Isle of Man.
  • Income tax returns are issued shortly after the end of the tax year and must be filed before the following 6 October, disclosing total income and any claims for reliefs and allowances for the relevant tax year.
  • Allows the worker and their dependents to live and work in the Isle of Man for an initial period of 3 years and 1 month, with the option to extend for another 3 years.
  • Leads to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 years.

Isle of Man Worker Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Migrant Visa:

  • For existing employees of multinational companies who are being transferred to the company's Isle of Man branch.
  • Allows transfer for training purposes or to fill a specific vacancy for up to 5 years.
  • Dependents can apply using the same visa, and there are no English language requirements.
  • Does not lead to ILR.

Worker Migrant - Health and Care Visa:

For individuals offered healthcare jobs in the Isle of Man.

The application process is similar to the standard Worker Migrant visa.

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