Luxury Asset Structuring and Air Marine Services
Malta has established itself as a jurisdiction of choice for the ownership, operation and registration of yachts, ships and aircraft. Its internationally respected aviation and maritime registries, EU status and business-friendly regulatory environment offer asset owners clarity, flexibility and commercial advantage.
Dixcart Malta provides end‑to‑end support for high‑value mobile assets, combining technical registration expertise with tax, legal, corporate and operational know‑how. Our specialists advise throughout the full lifecycle of luxury assets, from initial structuring and acquisition through to registration, operation and ongoing compliance.
Our Services
For yacht owners and operators, we provide:
- Advice on ownership and holding structures for commercial and pleasure yachts
- Yacht registration under the Malta flag
- EU VAT planning
- Assistance with customs procedures such as importation into the EU, Inward Processing Relief, and exportation
- Resident Agent Services for yacht owners who are not Malta residents
- Payroll, crew employment structures and administration services
- Ongoing compliance, administration and operational support throughout the yacht’s life
Commercial Use
- We assist with VAT registration in different jurisdictions, depending on where the charter starts
- We liaise with yacht managers, charter agents, and captain on a day-to-day basis
- We provide assistance with VAT rate reductions on charters departing from Malta
Private Use
- We assist with importation and outright VAT payment
- We advise on leasing arrangements
- We assist with Temporary Admission
We provide:
- Assistance with provisional and permanent ship registration under the Malta flag
- Guidance on the Maltese tonnage tax regime and alternative fiscal frameworks
- Corporate structuring for ship‑owning and management entities
- Ongoing regulatory, corporate and accounting compliance
We assist with:
- Registration of private and commercial aircraft under the Malta Aircraft Register
- Ownership and operational structuring aligned with private or commercial use
- VAT and tax efficiency planning, including importation and leasing structures
- Ongoing regulatory, corporate and accounting compliance
Why Choose Malta?
The Malta flag is widely recognised internationally, has no trading restrictions, and is given preferential treatment in many ports.
The island, centrally located in the Mediterranean Sea, has developed robust ecosystems in both the maritime and aviation sectors over the years.
A network of sales agents, professionals, maintenance and repair providers, refitting specialists, and surveyors is readily available for yacht, ship, and aircraft owners.
The jurisdiction has adopted all major international conventions and MoUs in both the maritime and aviation sectors.
Every asset, owner and operational model is different. We take the time to understand your objectives and work closely with your advisers to deliver solutions that are practical, compliant and future-proof.
Whether you are acquiring a new aircraft, registering a superyacht, restructuring an existing ownership arrangement or seeking a reliable long-term partner in Malta, our team provides clarity at every stage.
To discuss how we can support your objectives, please contact Dixcart Malta for an initial, confidential conversation.
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