Our yachting team provides specialist legal services to yacht owners, operators and corporate entities across the full range of matters connected with the Maltese yachting sector. Malta is internationally recognised as a leading yacht registration jurisdiction, combining EU-flagged vessel status with a competitive tax regime, a well-established maritime registry and a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework — factors which together make it one of the most attractive destinations in Europe for yacht registration and ownership structuring.
Our yacht registration and legal advisory work encompasses the registration of pleasure and commercial yachts under the Maltese flag, the preparation and negotiation of all associated legal documentation, and advice on tax and VAT structuring for yacht ownership and acquisition in Malta. In this regard, our team advises on Malta’s VAT leasing framework as well as the use and enjoyment rules, and where appropriate, on corporate tax structuring to ensure that the overall ownership structure is as efficient as possible. Together, these elements offer significant advantages to yacht owners seeking a tax-efficient and commercially sound solution for their vessel.
Our team combines technical legal expertise with a practical, commercial approach, ensuring that clients receive clear and tailored advice at every stage of the process — from initial structuring through to registration and ongoing compliance. Contact our yachting team to find out how we can assist you.
