The optimal arrangement is chosen according to:
Operational Lease
Primarily for EU resident owners, an operational lease is a consideration for a pre-defined period of ownership. Unlike Maltese Leasing, which is no longer available, under an Operational Lease, no VAT paid status is obtained at the end of the term.
VAT Management
For commercially operated yachts, the yacht owning company will be VAT registered at the appropriate jurisdiction and will operate as a commercial enterprise allowing recovery of VAT where applicable.
Temporary Admission
These rules apply to non-EU resident owners who wish to use their yacht privately in the EU. Use is limited to 18 months after which the yacht must be removed from the EU before re-entering under the same rules.
French (FCE) & Italian (ICE) Commercial Exemption
Commercially operated yachts operating in France and Italy can take advantage of the FCE & ICE rules for both VAT on the yacht itself and ongoing supplies. There are a number of criteria that must be met for FCE/ICE.
Yacht Engaged In Trade (YET)
For those Non EU owners wishing to operate predominantly on a private basis whilst undertaking an element of charter, the YET scheme could provide the solution.
VAT arrangements are complex and there are many factors to consider. Sarnia Yachts will work alongside your existing yacht broker or financial management teams, bringing our team’s experience to get the job done.
Sarnia Yachts will consider many different factors before recommending the ideal VAT arrangement for a client: