News and Views Articles

Safehaven is 30 Years Old Today!

Happy 30th Birthday to Safehaven!

Posted in News and Views on 17 Dec 2011
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Italian austerity measures to impact yachts and aircraft

On Sunday 4th December the Italian government passed a decree setting out various austerity measures that will effect yacht and aircraft owners.

Posted in News and Views on 06 Dec 2011
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Guernsey Aircraft Register

Guernsey Aircraft Register Approved by the States of Guernsey

Posted in News and Views on 03 Oct 2011
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EU Commission demands that Italy comply with the provisions of the VAT Directive on exemptions for ships

The European Commission has formally instructed Italy to comply to the provision of the VAT Directive in respect of vessel exemeptions

Posted in News and Views on 31 May 2011
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US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Re-Registration and Renewal of Aircraft Registration

Posted in News and Views on 09 Aug 2010
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Safehaven assist with Aircraft Sale Closing in the Channel Islands

Posted in News and Views on 28 Jun 2010
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Jersey Ships' Registry

Approval of the Jersey Defaced Red Ensign

Posted in News and Views on 24 Jun 2010
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Commercial Yachting Activities through Isle of Man Companies: VAT Registration

Posted in News and Views on 12 Mar 2010
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Isle of Man issues news release concerning the charter of yachts

The Isle of Man Customs & excise has today issued a news release concerning the charter of yachts which broadly underscores advice previously rendered to our clients in November of 2009

Posted in News and Views on 11 Feb 2010
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The Isle of Man aircraft registry - Emergency Notice

The Isle of Man aircraft registry has forwarded the following information to owners and their representatives for consideration and action if appropriate:

Posted in News and Views on 21 Jan 2010
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HM Revenue & Customs Service's Brief Number 56/09: Update

Review of the HMRC Brief 56/09 and its impact on the VAT treatment of yachts involved in chartering or leasing activities.

Posted in News and Views on 01 Dec 2009
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Channel Islands Aircraft Register

possibility of developing an aircraft register for the Channel Islands

Posted in News and Views on 13 Nov 2009
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Isle of Man Aircraft Registry: Safety Matters No. 05/09 - Winter Operations

Safety Matters

The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry have today published their latest safety update

Posted in News and Views on 12 Nov 2009
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Isle of Man Ship Registry issues new notice concerning the manning of pleasure yachts

Shipping Registry

The Isle of Man Shipping Registry has today published a new merchant shipping notice (MSN 033) to clarify their position with regard to the safe manning of pleasure vessels not engaged in trade.

Posted in News and Views on 05 Nov 2009
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Aero - New Maltese aircraft register

Changes are underway in Malta to update local civil aviation legislation in order to accommodate the registration and the operation of business jet and turboprop aircraft.

Posted in News and Views on 13 Oct 2009
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Tax free fuel for Isle of Man registered aircraft

The Isle of Man Civil Aviation Administration have introduced guidelines regarding tax free fuel

Posted in News and Views on 18 Sep 2009
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Welcome to Safehaven's new website!

There has been a great deal of change since we created our first website and we hope that the new one will not only look much better but will be more informative and helpful in showing our wide range of expertise and services.

Posted in News and Views on 22 Jul 2009
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Skeletons in the Sea Chest - VAT liability for Yachts

The perils of owning a yacht, and its associated VAT payments, can be hidden in documentation dating back 20 years. How does a yacht owner limit their VAT liability?

Posted in News and Views on 01 Jan 2002
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Marine Investments - flagging interests

'You can tell the men from the boys by the size of their toys' so the well-worn saying goes. As dot.com and mobile communications millionaires are disgorged into this strangely perverted value system of modern day success, their wish list almost invariably include a large expensive floating asset - the yacht.

Posted in News and Views on 01 Jan 2000
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