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

Our Services

Trusted to deliver 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 unrivaled 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.

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.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

“It’s been over a decade working with Martyn Fiddler Aviation. They constantly deliver great results in a timely manner. 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 the deal is right before the transaction is completed.”

Diego Garrigues, Owner, DG Aviation Law

“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!”

Aoife O'Sullivan, Partner, The Air Law Firm

“I have had the pleasure of working with the team at Martyn Fiddler Aviation for over 10 years. They are very reliable and responsive to work with and they have done great work in developing new solutions to client issues. I look forward to continuing to work with the MFA team.”

John Schmidt, Managing Director, Aero Law Group

“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.”

Dave Edwards, Chief Executive, Royal Aeronautical Society

“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!”

George Galanopoulos, Managing Director, London Executive Aviation

“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.”

Gianni Rizzello, Senior Partner, Klein Rechtsanwalte AG

“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.”

Tobi Matthews, Director, Lateral 4T Limited

“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.”

Trevor Van Der Merwe, CEO, RareAir IOM

“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.”

Jonathan Russell, Partner, Jaffa & Co

“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.”

Patrick Ng'andu, Owner/Founder, Vanguard Air Services

Our Team

Experience Counts

Directors

Mark Byrne

Director

+44 20 4534 1800

Adrian Parcell-Jones

Tax Director

+44 1279 810 020

Angie Deady-Fiddler

Customs Director

+44 1279 810 020

Heather Gordon

Legal Director

+44 20 4534 1800

Martin Kennaugh

Client Services Director

+44 20 4534 1800

Phill Rawlins

Customs and Technical Director

+44 1279 810 020

Freddie Culley

Group Finance Director

+44 20 4534 1800

Greta Kemper

Tax Director

+44 1279 810 020

Operations

Tobias Heining

Business Development - Europe

+44 20 4534 1800

Lyndsay Fosdal

Client Services Manager

+44 20 4534 1800

Andy Duggan

Assistant Client Services Manager

+44 20 4534 1800

Samantha Wharfe

Office Manager

+44 1279 810 020

Dominic Coward

Finance Manager

+44 20 4534 1800

Steve Craine

Operations Manager

+44 20 4534 1800

Carolyn Cregeen

HR Manager

+44 20 4534 1800

Juan McGuinness

Head of Compliance

+44 20 4534 1800

Jenny Weckwerth

Senior Administrator

+44 20 4534 1800

Michael Shimmin

Senior Administrator

+44 20 4534 1800

Beverley Todd

Senior Administrator

+44 20 4534 1800

Kirsty Kermeen

Senior Administrator

+44 20 4534 1800

Gwenaelle Dodge

Senior Administrator

+44 20 4534 1800

Sean Unsworth

Senior Administrator

+44 20 4534 1800

Katie Donaldson

Tax Administrator

+44 1279 810 020

Wendy Jordan

Aviation Administrator

+44 1279 810 020

Jenny Sirakos

Customs Aviation Administrator

+44 1279 810 020

Jasmin Din

Aviation Administrator

+44 20 4534 1701

Judith Verlinden

Support Administrator

+44 1279 810 020

Nicole Taylor

Senior Marketing and Legal Coordinator

+44 20 4534 1800

Matthew Tait

Marketing Assistant

+44 20 4534 1800

Tom Edwin-Reed

Senior Client Accountant

+44 20 4534 1800

James Quayle

Accountant

+44 20 4534 1800

Lisa Mcculloch

Bookkeeper

+44 20 4534 1800

Rob Wilkinson

Compliance Administrator

+44 20 4534 1800

Latest Posts

Mark Byrne is set to speak at Aeropodium’s 12th ECAS

18 Apr 2024 All News

Mark, who is set to speak on the complex world of ‘VAT and your aircraft’ shared his excitement for the event.
State of the industry: Business aviation in 2024

16 Apr 2024 All NewsResources

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Exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Associate Administrator to join our team

12 Apr 2024 All News

We have an exciting new full-time apprenticeship opportunity, within our busy Douglas, Isle of Man office, for someone who is looking to embark on their career, or change career direction.

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