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All Legal, Regulatory & Compliance articles – Page 24

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New York tax exemption for yacht sales draws fire

2015-03-31T15:54:00Z

While new boat dealers and brokers say it makes the state more competitive, others are decrying the budget proposal
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Polish boatbuilder gains IMCI certification

2015-03-31T11:43:00Z

Parker Poland’s 750 DC and 750 CC models have both met RCD requirements
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Brazil approves regulation to avoid tax evasion in the marine industry

2015-03-20T15:17:00Z

Companies in the leisure marine industry have to register with the Council for Financial Activities Control
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French Parliament passes mooring tax for Corsica’s protected zones

2015-03-10T11:16:00Z

It is feared that the new law will eventually affect all protected maritime zones in France
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Middle East classification society to add two new yacht codes

2015-03-05T14:00:00Z

Tasneef is currently working on the drafts
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French parliament scraps new mooring tax

2015-02-06T10:53:00Z

The stealth tax was rejected by MPs yesterday during the French National Assembly
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Hill Dickinson moves to London’s West End

2015-02-02T12:45:00Z

The international law firm has relocated its yacht team to new premises in the heart of Westminster
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Cross-border travel proposal floated between mainland China and Hong Kong

2015-01-23T15:57:00Z

Fears of smuggling and tax evasion have halted an open border, but also dampened boat sales
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Russian yacht owners may bring yachts back into domestic jurisdiction

2015-01-07T12:04:00Z

Vladimir Putin calls on national businesses to return their capital and assets to Russia
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Nigeria imposes luxury tax on imported yachts to counter falling oil prices

2015-01-07T10:24:00Z

Government adds 39% import surcharge on yachts
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Luxury tax cut aims to boost smaller boat production in Taiwan

2015-01-02T16:16:00Z

Lawmakers eliminate 10% tax for boats under 100 feet
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European Commission takes Ireland to court over “green” marine diesel

2014-11-27T15:50:00Z

The EU says the country allows private yacht owners to use fuel earmarked for commercial fishing vessels
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Tahiti cuts taxes to help draw more superyachts

2014-10-31T16:02:00Z

The Tahitian government has reduced its charter tax rate from 12% to 5%
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Spain passes boat licence reform

2014-10-10T15:10:00Z

Modification to the law includes the exemption from qualification to drive motorboats up to 5m and up to 6m sailing boats
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Mystery yacht builder approved for tax incentives on Bertram site

2014-10-08T16:20:00Z

But “Project Transom” is also considering sites in North Carolina
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Speakers announced for 1st Marina Investment Seminar

2014-09-16T09:57:00Z

This year's inaugural event will be held on October 2 in Sydney, Australia
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Mystery boatbuilder eyes Bertram’s Florida facility

2014-09-15T14:47:00Z

“Project Transom” says it could make a US$16.2m capital investment and hire up to 380 people by 2017
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Dyneema wins trademark battle

2014-09-11T12:54:00Z

DSM Dyneema has won its action against a third party application for a Chyneema trademark
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Italy reduces VAT rate for overnight stays in marina resorts

2014-09-10T14:38:00Z

The 10% tax is now the same as in other sectors of the tourist industry
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Phuket requires yachts to carry AIS systems

2014-09-08T14:54:00Z

Yacht owners who do not comply face six months in jail