Who We Are
Our Story
In 1984, we started as a typical corporate service provider assisting clients with their tax structuring and ownership needs. However, early on, there was a demand for supporting business aircraft owners and operators across Europe. Aircraft which are used as part of a business may have the right to reclaim or otherwise reduce their liability to tax and customs. Supporting aircraft owners and operators to understand how to navigate these rules was our first foray into aviation taxes. And very quickly, we shifted our focus to specializing in VAT, customs and ownership for business aircraft.
For two decades now, we have been doing exactly that.
Our Mission
To provide business support services to industries that deliver economic benefits to people, businesses and communities.
Our Vision
Be the leading provider of tax, ownership and customs services to the aviation community.
Features
Trusted to deliver value
Privately Owned
We do not have external shareholders and therefore can focus on building long term relationships with clients and industry colleagues.
We believe in creating a working environment that our team wants to be a part of, resulting in low staff turnover and high client value.
Unrivalled capabilities
We are specialists in aviation tax, import/export, and corporate ownership.
Located in Ireland, Isle of Man, United Kingdom and the Netherlands, we have over 40 years experience assisting clients with their business aircraft.
Our unrivalled in-house capabilities allow us to access relevant information and knowledge speedily, enabling us to identify solutions and provide comprehensive advice where no one else can.
More than just a service provider
Our team are involved in nearly every aspect of aircraft import, ownership, export, customs, maintenance processing, tax advice and aircraft associated duties.
We have an unrivalled wealth of experience to assist our clients, their family offices and advisors.
Experience and dedication
We believe each of our clients is unique.
We deliver a personalised service for every client with a named relationship manager.
We ensure each of our team members is kept up-to-date with the latest aviation developments and is provided with regular training from our in-house tax team: this allows early identification and mitigation of any potential issues.
Industry leader & influencer
Our leadership team not only present at and write for the most prestigious aircraft associations worldwide, they also are valued influencers.
We sit on the NBAA tax committee and the boards of the BBGA, IBGAA and EBAA legal committee.
We are active participants at government level advising on business aviation tax matters in the UK and European Commission.
Special Missions
Martyn Fiddler s regulatory and customs privileges across Europe allow us to help clients in the most unique and challenging circumstances. We have been at the forefront of navigating new customs procedures and advising government, regulatory bodies and trade associations.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
We recently utilised the services of Martyn Fiddler to assist with the customs export of a Gulfstream G150 we were ferrying from Germany via Belfast to the US. Our stop for the process in Belfast couldn't have gone any smoother, everything was lined up for us well in advance of arrival and therefore enabled us to clear customs and depart with the shortest time on the ground military precision is how I'd describe the organisation.
The Martyn Fiddler team always go above and beyond and I really value the support and the can-do attitude they bring when we work together.
It's been over a decade working with Martyn Fiddler Aviation. They constantly deliver great results in a timely manner and their specialist team provide valuable support throughout the process of buying aircraft, advising on corporate structures and tax aspects. They are commercially minded knowing how to work as a team with us, ensuring that the deal is right before the transaction is completed.
We have worked with Martyn Fiddler Aviation for many years in many challenging situations. Not only are they a pleasure to deal with but there is always a solution to be found, whatever the circumstances. They are a great team and we look forward to many more years of working together and setting the world to right!
I've worked with Martyn Fiddler Aviation for the best part of 20 years in our various aviation companies, big and small. Helpful, friendly, entirely customer focused and, from direct experience, a depth of skill that is hard to beat. In terms of VAT issues, there's just nobody else we speak to.
We have been using Martyn Fiddler Aviation s services for the importation of our aircraft, for over 20 years. Their in-depth knowledge of VAT regulations and their clear and precise advice has been invaluable to us.
P.S. everyone knows Angie there is no alternative!
For many years, the people at Martyn Fiddler Aviation have been a prime address for us to go to when our aviation clients need support for matters such as EU import / export and VAT compliance of their operations. Responsiveness, solid knowhow, attention to details and the outstanding service oriented mindset of the people at Martyn Fiddler Aviation were often key to bring a transaction over the finishing line and to meet or exceed client's expectations.
I have been working closely with Martyn Fiddler Aviation for 23 years and have found the services delivered to be of the highest standard. The level of knowledge on VAT and Customs regulations concerning the importation of aircraft for free circulation within the EU is beyond compare. The access to the expertise at Martyn Fiddler Aviation initially through Martyn Fiddler and latterly through Angie Deady-Fiddler has been one of the key tools in the development of my aviation practice.
With almost no notice or briefing, the Martyn Fiddler team joined a conference call with our clients and managed to create a viable, cost-effective solution on the spot, all because they had the knowledge and experience at their fingertips.
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