Yachts.

Since 2010 we are helping our clients in selecting a good shipyard (review of the financial statements..), naval architect, interior designer, other subcontractors.

Our Mission

To provide the full circle of services inside yacht purchasing or selling deals. And also we perform the full technical and financial audit of your ship management office to optimise the enjoyment of your own fleet.

In case you buy a yacht, we have to check that the seller is in good standing, the yacht is in good condition (sea trial and condition survey), sold free and clear of all debts, claims, liens and encumbrances and the seller, as the legal owner of the yacht, has the valid right to sell her.

We also need to check the yacht's VAT status and if she complies with the international maritime rules, a Class Society's rules and the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) regulations, if so (Red Ensign).

Helping our clients in selecting the most effective and secure way for yacht ownership from a legal and tax/VAT point of view. If so, incorporation of a Company, VAT registration, registration with the various local Authorities, etc..

Assisting our clients in the negotiation and conclusion of contracts of building & acquisition of vessels according to the vessel codes, the international/internal maritime, legal (English Law, in particular), tax rules and as requested by a Class Society.

Advising and assisting our clients so as to secure and optimize every aspect of their operations with respect to the various administrative authorities: maritime, tax, customs, etc..


Indeed, there are many matters that need organising, including: yacht VAT regime, yacht registration, selection of deck officers and crew and drafting of their contracts, application for a ship radio licence, negotiation of yacht and crew insurances, etc

What audit services we provide in a yacht sector:

  • A regular supervision of operations made by the Captain,

  • A preparation of the crew payroll, preparation of monthly salary slips, payment of salaries and social contributions , withholding taxes, if so,

  • Monthly/quarterly management reports and annual budgets together with all necessary information to the owner,

  • A regular supervision of budgets compared to actual expenses,

  • Etc..

  • Preparation and submission of VAT returns.

  • Bookkeeping including preparation of financial statements.

  • Other services on request.