Advice on customs matters
Yacht navigation in the territorial waters of different countries requires compliance with local customs and tax regulations. Each jurisdiction applies its own rules to the custom formalities for stay of foreign and national vessels. Interlegal advises yacht owners, managers and operators on customs regimes and tax treatment to ensure lawful entry, stay and movement between jurisdictions.
How can Interlegal help?
Tax and customs planning: We advise on the application of customs regimes, including temporary importation, permanent importation and export. We assess eligibility for exemptions or reduced tax exposure and structure solutions accordingly.
Efficient customs process: We support the entire customs clearance process, ensuring that your yacht can proceed to transit or berth in the desired marina without delays.
Full support at every stage: Our experts guide you through every stage of the process – from the initial consultation to successful completion. Whether it is import or export, temporary admission or another customs regime, we coordinate the process and ensure compliance in the chosen jurisdiction. With a network of more than 60 associated offices worldwide, we involve local specialists and quickly resolve customs matters wherever your yacht is located.
Why Interlegal?
Having long-standing experience in shipping and customs law, the Interlegal team provides:
- legal certainty for yacht operations in different jurisdictions;
- full compliance with local customs and tax regulations;
- preparation and administration of documentation required for customs regimes (temporary admission, export, import, etc.).
We help our clients avoid delays, penalties and misunderstandings, ensuring smooth movement between jurisdictions – from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean.