Supporting aircraft ownership and operations with coordinated governance, EU and UK tax and VAT and customs expertise.
What we do
High value asset ownership requires governance, regulatory understanding, fiscal precision and careful coordination across jurisdictions.
Martyn Fiddler brings these disciplines together into one integrated ownership solution, tailored to the asset, the owner and the operational environment.
We support ownership across aviation, marine, and other high value assets. While each environment has its own nuances, the principles remain the same: clarity, control, and confidence, grounded in strong governance and technical precision.
Martyn Fiddler does three things really well:
- We are a regulated Corporate Service Provider (CSP); experts in establishing and maintaining compliant companies and trusts.
- We provide EU & UK VAT advice.
- We provide customs support covering; law, logistics and aircraft operations.
Our areas of expertise include:
- High value asset ownership: bespoke solutions; legal, management and corporate governance; and accounting.
- Taxation: UK and EU VAT advice; formal VAT opinions; and customs duties guidance.
- Customs: EU import and export solutions; inward processing; and customs warehousing.
Simply put, we support clients by forming companies to own aircraft or superyachts in a way that is tax efficient, compliant and fully aligned to what they want to achieve. The work beneath the surface may be complex, but the experience for our clients should always feel simple.
The ownership environments we operate in
Navigating vessel ownership, registration, importation and cross border compliance.
Corporate and Other High Value Assets
Establishing and managing ownership entities for corporate holdings, along with high value specialist collections and non traditional assets.
Our core capabilities
Tax and VAT considerations are central to many high value ownership structures. Our chartered tax advisers provide specialist EU and UK VAT expertise, supporting acquisitions, sales, importation, and cross border transactions.
We also deliver formal indemnified tax opinions and ongoing compliance guidance, helping ensure ownership arrangements remain efficient, robust, and fit for purpose.
Customs, Importation and Regulatory Navigation
Cross border asset ownership requires careful customs planning to manage costs, compliance, and operational flexibility.
Drawing on decades of experience and thousands of aircraft customs clearances, we advise on importation, duty exposure, and specialist procedures, helping clients navigate complex regulatory requirements with confidence and certainty.
Governance, Compliance and Fiduciary Oversight
Every ownership solution we design is built on integrity, transparency and global compliance.
Drawing on decades of fiduciary expertise, we establish and administer ownership entities that meet the highest regulatory standards across multiple jurisdictions.
Through robust governance, proactive oversight, and clear accountability, we help ensure ownership structures remain secure, compliant, and effective over time.
Effective ownership starts with the right structure. As a regulated corporate services provider, we establish tailored companies, trusts, foundations, and other ownership vehicles designed around each client’s objectives and assets.
Supported by directorship, administration, and accountancy services, our solutions help manage risk, support EU and UK VAT, and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
Special Missions and Complex Scenarios
Some ownership challenges demand exceptional expertise.
Combining unique regulatory and customs privileges with decades of specialist experience, Martyn Fiddler supports complex ownership and operational requirements across highly specialised environments.
Our team has advised governments, regulators, trade associations, royal households, and defence organisations, helping to shape and navigate evolving ownership, VAT and customs frameworks.
Need to speak to our experts?
Whether you are acquiring a new asset, reviewing an existing ownership entity or planning for the future, our team is here to provide clear, confident guidance. A short call is usually enough to identify the right route.