In this section of the site we will keep you updated with all that is happening in the world of sailing, Pelagos Yachts and any important press releases. Click on one of the headings to find out more.
25/01/2012
The 2008 downturn in Spain continues through to 2011
04/01/2012
Federagenti advocates review of Italian berthing tax
03/01/2012
Italy to introduce "berthing tax""??
06/12/2011
UN to introduce green "Maritime Levy"??
22/11/2011
HMRC announce changes to "Sailaway Scheme"
17/11/2011
Antigua & Barbuda Yacht Registry Launch
09/11/2011
HMRC to close Channel Islands VAT loophole
27/09/11
UK Ship Registry could lose business over UK Marital Laws
15/09/11
Italy's "austerity package" affect headline VAT rate
14/09/11
Total Confusion in Spain, but an end to Matriculation Tax now looks certain
12/05/2011
Piracy Initiative: Change SOLAS
06/04/2011
Mirabella V in action
22/03/11
UK Budget 2011: Osborne to unveil private jet flight tax
Fugitive yacht dealer held in Libyan jail on drugs charges
10/03/11
Spanish Matriculation Tax
French Exemption
Commercial yachts and VAT exemption
Italian leases under challenge
03/03/11
Dutch commercial yachts and VAT exemption
Association between Flag/Registration and VAT status confusion
02/03/11
Tax exemption for charter superyachts under the Canary Registry
11/02/11
Spanish Politicians come to aid of yacht lobbyists
15/12/10
PORTUGAL VAT RATE INCREASE
26/11/10
The Isle of Man Ship Register has been named one of the best in the world
18/11/2010
Major development in Spanish boating deregulation - Matriculation Tax for yachts under 12m to be dropped
04/11/2010
"Leasing" not abusive - AG
29/10/2010
Italy seizes another Superyacht
26/10/2010
Pelagos obtain Lloyds approved DPA status
13/10/2010
New System for reclaiming foreign VAT
20/08/2010
Yacht owners in Greek tax crackdown
07/05/2010
Florida broker in US$1.8m "negligent misreprenstation"
05/03/2010
Greek and Spanish VAT rates to increase
02/03/2010
IOM Ship Registry - changes to fee structure