The treasury minister says new tax agreements signed with New Zealand are vitally important to ensure the Isle of Man stays on the 'white list' drawn up by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Allan Bell signed the documents at New Zealand House in London and it means the Island now has 17 agreements which meet the OECD's international standard on tax co-operation and transparency.
Mr Bell says they all contribute to the Isle of Man's reputation as an offshore financial centre:
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