Joana Maldonado Reis and Sofia Rijo discuss tax and customs challenges in the superyacht and business aviation sectors
Joana Maldonado Reis and Sofia Rijo, Contract Partners at Abreu Advogados, will participate as speakers in the 4th edition of the international conference Understanding Superyachts and Business Aviation Tax, taking place on 15 October in Barcelona, Spain.
Organised by Quaynote Communications, the event will bring together international experts in taxation, customs law, business aviation and the yachting industry to examine the main tax and regulatory challenges associated with the ownership, operation and management of superyachts and private aircraft.
Joana Maldonado Reis, from the Tax Law practice, will join the panel “Business Jet Operations in Europe: VAT Challenges for CAT, NCC, NCO Operators”, dedicated to VAT challenges in business aviation operations across Europe. The session will explore the tax implications of commercial and private operations, different aircraft operating models and strategies for ensuring compliance with the tax obligations applicable to owners, operators and advisers.
Sofia Rijo, from the Customs Law and International Trade practice, will participate in the panel “Superyacht Customs Strategies: Temporary Admission, IPR and Shipyard Refits”, focusing on the customs regimes applicable to superyachts operating in European Union waters. The discussion will cover temporary admission, inward processing relief and tax and customs planning associated with vessel repair, maintenance and refit operations, including contractual and operational risks for shipyards, managers and owners.
The conference will provide an opportunity for professionals from different jurisdictions to exchange knowledge and experiences, contributing to discussions on the evolving tax and customs frameworks applicable to the yachting and aviation sectors.
View the full conference programme.
