VAT & Registration

Every flag. Every jurisdiction.

Navigate EU VAT, temporary admission, importation and flag choice with specialist advisers. OpenSea24 lists tax lawyers and flag registration agents worldwide.

26+ vetted providersMalta · Cayman · Marshall Islands · Isle of Man

EU VAT Advisory

VAT status, importation and paid/unpaid strategies for EU cruising.

Flag Registration

Malta, Cayman, Marshall Islands, BVI, Isle of Man and more.

Corporate Ownership

SPV structures, tonnage tax and commercial charter licences.

What providers offer

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VAT status review
Historical paperwork audit and current-status opinion letter.
Temporary admission
T2L, 18-month TA and Union goods declarations.
Yacht importation
EU importation via France, Malta or the Netherlands.
Flag change
Provisional and permanent registration in your chosen jurisdiction.
Commercial licensing
MCA/REG Yacht Code coding for charter operations.
Owning entity setup
Corporate structures, trusts and beneficial-ownership filings.

Frequently asked

Do I need to pay EU VAT on a used yacht?+

It depends on the vessel's VAT history and where you intend to cruise. A qualified adviser will review the paperwork before purchase.

Which flag is best?+

There is no universal answer — flag choice depends on use (private vs charter), owner residency and financing. Compare specialists on OpenSea24.

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