Practice Areas > Aviation & Shipping > Yacht Registration & Incentives

Overview

Malta’s long-standing involvement in the maritime sector has led to the establishment of the Maltese jurisdiction as a leading maritime hub and services centre. Malta is strategically located at the centre of the Mediterranean and boasts natural harbours, a highly experienced, professional & knowledgeable workforce and a strong regulatory framework.

For all the above reasons, and more, today Malta can proudly admit to being one of the most popular jurisdictions in the sphere of yachting. In fact, besides offering yacht owners an array of attractive solutions, Malta enjoys one of the most popular yacht leasing systems in the European Union, due to its ability to significantly reduce the amount of Malta VAT payable on the yacht value.

Select your interest

Yacht Registration
All you need to know about registration of yachts in Malta
Yacht Importation
All you need to know about importing yachts to Malta
Superyacht Administration
All you need to know about superyacht administration services in Malta
Tax Planning & Compliance
All you need to know about tax planning and compliance in regard to your yacht

How we can help

Gonzi & Associates, Advocates  is able to assist you with all aspects relating to the following yachting services:

  • Assistance with the importation of a yacht into the EU;

The Process

1

Preliminary Meeting

Our expert lawyers will invite you for a preliminary meeting during which you will be invited to provide an overview of your expected deliverables. Our lawyers will provide an initial overview of the applicable regulatory framework and instruct as to the appropriate steps going forward.
2

Engagement & Onboarding

Upon engagement, you will be invited to create your own custom Client Portal. This will help you keep track of our work for you.
3

Data Gathering

Our lawyers will gather data as appropriate on the basis of which a thorough review of your matter will be conducted.
4

Delivery

Our expert lawyers will conduct the matter and deliver any deliverables within agreed time frames. Throughout the whole process, you will have full visibility of all the work done through continuous updates and your own Client Portal.
 

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