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Advisory information from the Yacht Charter Association for The BalearicsMonday, 5 July 2010Against the background of wide global press coverage regarding fiscal / tax problems for boat owners and charterers in the Balearics just recently, the leading charter management companies on the islands which are amalgamated under the Balearic Nautical Business Association (AENB) have issued the following information. Read More Florida boat sales tax cap goes into effect on July 1, 2010Friday, 4 June 2010In what amounts to a major victory for Florida’s struggling marine industry, a measure limiting the sales-use tax on boat purchases now is poised to become law. Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed the larger Jobs for Florida Bill, CS/SB-1752, which contains the Florida Boat Sales-Use Tax Cap legislation on May 28, 2010. Read More New rules for harbour master formalities in ItalyThursday, 3 June 2010As a result of the intensive collaboration activity with Federagenti (The Association of Italian Shipping Agents) on the 18th May 2010, the General Management for Sea Freight Transport of the Ministry of Transport has informed the Italian Harbour Master’s Office in Rome of the new procedure about the Harbour Master’s formalities regarding arrival and departure of Italian, European and Non-European commercial yachts or pleasure vessels. Read More The Italian Job – the Financial Police get tough on Yacht OwnersWednesday, 2 June 2010
Superyacht Force Blue Seized by Italian CustomsMonday, 24 May 2010
Boat sales tax cap passes Florida state legislatureMonday, 17 May 2010The Boat Sales Tax Cap passed the Florida State Legislature as part of the larger Jobs for Florida Bill, CS/SB-1752, on Friday, April 30, 2010 – the last day of the Legislature’s current session. It now moves on to Governor Charlie Crist, who voiced his support for the Florida Jobs Bill. Read More VAT officer Grant Atchison joins Moore Stephens Yacht TeamWednesday, 10 October 2007Former VAT and Customs Officer, Grant Atchison has joined Moore Stephens Yachting, part of the Moore Stephens Isle of Man group which includes management consultancy, assurance, trust and company administration and financial services. Read More Thursday, 11 February 2010Monday, 1 October 2007Maritime Arbitration Association added to California Yacht Brokers Association contracts |
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Quentin Bargate, Senior Partner of the City law firm Bargate Murray and head of the Superyacht Group comments on the recent seizure of superyacht Force Blue and how yacht owners and managers can protect themselves Italy and superyachts seem to mix less well than oil from a leaking BP platform and water at the moment. 
