Cross Border Advice & Transactions

VAT

Aircraft and yachts typically cross borders

They cross borders not only on their sale and purchase but also through their use.

If an aircraft or yacht is being bought or sold from a different jurisdiction or will move across borders during its period of ownership, getting expert advice in relevant jurisdictions is invaluable.

Additionally, jurisdictional and cultural differences in language and regulations can cause issues to arise.

Even to the most experienced owner, advice can look similar

However, if crucial elements of the original question were misinterpreted due to technical language differences, the ramifications could be serious and penalties high.

Martyn Fiddler’s experience allows us to ask the right questions in the right territories to create a full picture of advice for clients.

We do this through using our international network of trusted specialists whose advice we have used and valued in previous transactions.

Other VAT Services & Advice

EU & UK VAT Advice

Specialist EU and UK VAT advice for high value assets, supporting acquisitions, sales, importation and cross border ownership structures.

Indemnified VAT Opinions

Formal VAT opinions and compliance guidance for complex ownership arrangements, helping provide greater certainty around tax treatment and potential exposure.

VAT Planning

Advance VAT planning for aircraft, covering registration, import VAT recovery, ownership arrangements and transaction structures before importation.

Who leads this work

Adrian Parcell-Jones

Tax Director

Adrian is a Director and Chartered Tax Advisor at Martyn Fiddler with extensive experience in VAT, customs and high value asset taxation.

He advises aircraft and yacht clients and contributes to tax committees.

Greta Kemper

Tax Director

Greta is Tax Director at Martyn Fiddler with over 30 years’ experience in VAT and customs.

Her background includes HMRC, tax advisory work and EU VAT legislation, bringing strong technical expertise to client matters.

Sarah Paul

Senior Tax Advisor

Sarah is a Chartered Tax Advisor with nearly 25 years of experience, currently serving as a Tax Adviser on the Martyn Fiddler team, which she joined in May 2025.

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