by Estela Superyachts | Feb 4, 2021 | Crew Assistance & Support, Law and Regulations, Visa and immigration
Now that the UK has left the EU, there are some extra hoops for British passport holders to jump through when arriving in, or leaving, the EU. British crew members in Spain (or France) who already appear on a crew list are not required to visit immigration in order to...
by Estela Superyachts | Feb 3, 2021 | Charter & Brokerage, Law and Regulations, Melilla, The Y - Yachting Handbook, what's on
Spain has relaxed its ‘use and enjoyment’ rule for charters beginning in Melilla, enabling the country’s exclave on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast to reduce its VAT rate to just 0.5% this coming season. The rate is available to yachts that have ‘Union goods’ status, on...
by Estela Superyachts | Feb 3, 2021 | SUPERYACHT AGENCY
Brexit: UK-flagged yachts and VAT Having left the EU customs territory from the start of 2021, the UK is now considered a ‘third country’, affecting the VAT treatment of UK-flagged yachts in EU waters. Likewise, the treatment of EU-flagged yachts entering British...
by Estela Superyachts | Dec 22, 2020 | Coronavirus, Law and Regulations, Yacht Destinations Report
Prepared: 10th December In advance of the Caribbean season, we present an overview of the COVID situation in most of the region’s most popular yacht destinations. Regulations are subject to change, so in order to ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date...
by Estela Superyachts | Dec 4, 2020 | Itineraries, Yacht Destinations Report
In this episode, we report on the challenging 2020 summer season in the Mediterranean and the forthcoming winter in the Caribbean. Featuring Nani Mas of Port Adriano and Tom Filby, Captain of popular charter yacht, M/Y...