The U.S. just passed what many are calling the most significant tax reform in years: the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” signed into law on July 4, 2025.
Beyond the headlines and politics, this law has reawakened a golden opportunity for business leaders and visionaries who think globally and act boldly.
🎯 What’s changed?
100% bonus depreciation is now reinstated — meaning those who acquire qualified business assets like private jets, helicopters, and even charter-registered yachts can deduct the entire purchase value in the year the asset is placed into service.
And yes, this applies to both new and pre-owned assets, to U.S. taxpayers and strategically structured foreign buyers.
For entrepreneurs, family offices, and investment-minded UHNWIs, this is more than a tax strategy. It's a wealth architecture tool — one that aligns lifestyle, mobility, and long-term capital planning.
But more importantly, it’s a reminder:
🌍 True luxury isn’t about ownership. It’s about intelligent stewardship.
Whether you're acquiring a Gulfstream for business expansion, placing a superyacht into a Monaco-Miami charter rotation, or restructuring your corporate fleet — this moment invites strategic action.
🔍 Here’s why 2025 is pivotal:
• U.S. buyers are expected to flood the market, boosting values and
tightening availability
• Tariff negotiations may soon impact global purchases — time and
structure matter
• Quality inventory (and shipyard slots) are already becoming scarce
• Tax authorities will demand robust justification — compliance is key
🏁 Who’s winning?
Shipyards and dealers with U.S.-based stock — ready to enter charter use now.
I’ve long believed that luxury assets are more than passion investments. They’re mobile, multi-jurisdictional businesses — and the smartest investors treat them accordingly.
If you’re considering an acquisition, restructuring, or exploring eligibility under the new bill, now is the time to assemble the right team — tax strategists, customs planners, legal counsel, asset managers.
For more information, please contact:
Janet Xanthopoulos
Director and Head of Yacht & Jet Department
j.xanthopoulos@rosemont-yacht.com
August 2025