Moore Stephens from the Isle of Man have produced a Yachting VAT Note which will ring along bells amongst boat owners throughout Europe. They identify this year as the time when “the pincers finally closed around yacht...
The Yacht Club de Monaco under the ‘La Belle Classe Superyachts’, banner initiated by the YCM to unite the yachting industry and support members in this sector, held its 5th economic symposium. Over 45 professionals ...
There are 17 berths from 25m to 45m in length in what are the first new superyacht berths on the Cote D’Azur since the opening of Fontvielle in Monaco 30 years ago. The berths will be delivered from December 2013 a...
The EU commission stated on November 21 that VAT exemption on chartering yachts in France is not compliant with EU VAT rules. The notice, which requires France to take steps to remove the exemption from its tax legislati...
French boat builders, Jeanneau and Bénéteau have reportedly enjoyed surprising success at the recent Paris 2012 Boat Show. Jeanneau reported over 320 new contracts signed, with around 80% of the orders for motorboats. ...
This is one of Europe’s largest marinas and a hotbed of French sailing activity, hosting more than 100 events each year, including some of the biggest names in yacht racing. In addition, an on-going €50 million p...
The Vals II, owned by a Monaco-based South African national, sunk just off Paloma Beach in the south of France. The 27-metre vessel had previously been berthed at St Tropez but it is believed that it encountered a heavy ...