All Legal, Regulatory & Compliance articles – Page 25
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Sao Paulo state approves tax waiver scheme
Agreement allows boatbuilders to import products duty-free
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US owners still struggling with Mexican authorities over yacht impoundment
Many owners still in limbo as they try to have their boats released
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Compromise plan for Everglades access benefits all parties
Revised proposal reworks pole/troll zones
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Flavio Briatore to face trial over superyacht tax evasion
The former head of Renault F1 team Flavio Briatore is to be put on trial in Italy for evading VAT, fuel surcharges and other taxes on his superyacht
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Bahamian marina operators urge government for clarification on new VAT
The marina association head says that a new VAT proposal is steering yacht charter business away from the islands
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Spain introduces amendment to registration tax for charter boats
New regulation offers exemption and reduced tax rates for chartering boats
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Mexican impound of US yachts sends big chill across nautical tourism sector
Despite negative impact, Mexican officials say the inspections will be ongoing
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Russia to overhaul yacht registration procedures
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping to accelerate, simplify procedures
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Dubai enforces personal watercraft use
A dedicated team from the Dubai marine authority ensures compliance with new guidelines and designated mooring areas
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Mexico seizes hundreds of US and Canadian yachts
Mexican officials raid marinas and impound yachts over US$70 cruising permit
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Superior Jetties receives ISO 9001:2008 accreditation
The Australian marina and pontoon manufacturer was recently audited by SAI Global
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Police raid Türk Loydu offices, seize documents
The Turkish classification society is being investigated for past financial irregularities
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Luxury marina in Bermuda receives initial government approval
St George’s wants to transition its harbour into a “yachting hub”
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Azimut-Benetti obtains safety certification
The Italian builder's Livorno production site is now BS OHSAS 18001 certified
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European Boating Industry & MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association in partnership
Organisations look to raise awareness of superyacht industry in Europe
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Michigan passes Sales Tax on the Difference legislation
The new law provides tax relief to new boat-buyers during trade-ins
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Spain amends tax for charter boats
Yacht charter market in Spain is now open to anyone to operate avoiding the payment of matriculation tax
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ETNZ America’s Cup win today means big returns for New Zealand marine industry
The head of New Zealand’s main marine trade association sees the win as a potential boon to superyacht builders
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Romania raises yacht excise duty
Imported sailboats will be taxed by length, while motorboats will be taxed by horsepower rating
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Brazilian boatbuilders urge government to reduce tax on boats
Sao Paulo Nautical Forum is claiming that due to variation in taxes between Brazilian states, boats built in Sao Paulo end up on average 7 per cent more expensive that those built in Santa Catarina and Rio de Janeiro