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- Malta introduces new framework for pleasure yachts under 24 metres Malta introduces new framework for pleasure yachts under 24 metres
- Amadea and the future of Superyacht Ownership: When beneficial ownership matters more than legal title Recent U.S. court rulings involving the superyacht Amadea highlight growing judicial willingness to look beyond legal title and examine the reality of yacht ownership and control. Amadea and the future of Superyacht Ownership: When beneficial ownership matters more than legal title
- Asia Yachting Update - Greater Bay Area opens new horizons for Yachting as Hong Kong accelerates its “Yacht Economy” strategy Asia Yachting Update - Greater Bay Area opens new horizons for Yachting as Hong Kong accelerates its “Yacht Economy” strategy
- Turkey introduces simplified annual contribution regime for foreign-flagged charter yachts Turkey has introduced a significant change to the way foreign-flagged commercial yachts obtain permission to operate in Turkish waters, a move that is likely to be welcomed by yacht owners, managers and charter operators active throughout the Mediterranean charter market. Turkey introduces simplified annual contribution regime for foreign-flagged charter yachts
- From Dream to Delivery An Introduction to Yacht Ownership, Registration, Finance & Operations From Dream to Delivery
- France Tightens VAT & customs controls: Implications for all non-EU yachts France has issued an important customs bulletin, BOD 7611 dated 12 December 2025, revising VAT declaration procedures in the DELTA-I system. France Tightens VAT & customs controls: Implications for all non-EU yachts
- UK Ship register eligibility shifts As a result of EU exit legislation changes the UK Ship Register has adopted a stricter interpretation affecting EU and EEA individuals who are not UK resident. UK Ship register eligibility shifts
- Malta’s new code of standards for resident agents for yachts – What yacht owners need to know On 30 January 2026, Malta’s Registry of Ships introduced a Code of Standards for the Appointment and Responsibilities of Resident Agents via Merchant Shipping Notice 203. Malta’s new code of standards for resident agents for yachts – What yacht owners need to know
- EU sanctions FAQs Updated: Why routine superyacht services now carry higher risk In January 2026, the European Commission published an updated version of its Russia sanctions FAQs under Article 5n of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014. EU sanctions FAQs Updated: Why routine superyacht services now carry higher risk
- European Commission clarifies temporary admission rules for yachts In late 2025, the European Commission published updated interpretative guidance on the application of Temporary Admission (TA) to yachts under Title VII of the Union Customs Code (UCC). Although not legally binding, the guidance reflects how EU customs authorities are expected to interpret and apply the rules in practice. European Commission clarifies temporary admission rules for yachts
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