All Legal, Regulatory & Compliance articles – Page 30
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Beneteau | Bruno Cathelinais
The CEO of the world’s biggest sailboat producer says its bold plans to double turnover and quadruple profits are creating a real buzz
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Coast Distribution reports two per cent gain in Q4 sales
But the company's loss widened because of lower margins and higher operating expenses
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Fugitive yacht dealer held in Libyan jail on drugs charges
Wanted in Italy on charges of a multi-million euro fraud, yacht dealer Giulio Lolli has been arrested for drug trafficking and faces an uncertain future in a Tripoli prison
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EU slashes import duties on Chinese fibreglass
The European Commission has voted to slash import duties on fibreglass strands, rovings and mats to 13.8 per cent
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Canadian government halts registration requirements for small vessels
Owners of thousands of canoes, kayaks and sailboats are spared paperwork and government fees
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24m yacht under investigation in Italy
Italian courts have ordered the seizure of a 24.5m yacht at Sanremo in a suspected case of theft and fraud
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BUSINESS REPORT | ITALY: OVERVIEW
Though the brakes have been put on the decline in the market, the core of Italy’s market — the mid-sized power sector — is still finding life tough
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BUSINESS REPORT | ITALY: Boatbuilders
Italian boat buyers may still be hesitant, but Italian boatbuilders can’t afford to wait if they’re to catch up on crisis losses
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Tax exemption for charter superyachts under the Canary Registry
The Spanish government has confirmed the matriculation tax exemption for superyachts listed with the Canary Islands Special Registry and used for commercial, lucrative purposes
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Marina de Denia organises first yacht charter conference and boat show
Charter agents and other yacht hire companies gathered in Spain last month to discuss industry issues such as tax and legal regulations
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Boat dealers in China worry over luxury tax proposal
A tax making its way through the National People’s Congress could put usage taxes on boats up to 2,000 yuan per meter
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Spanish politicians come to aid of yacht lobbyists
Pressure increases on Madrid's punitive matriculation tax regime
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Boating accidents prompt calls for New Zealand skipper's licenses
The death of a 17-year-old personal watercraft rider in one accident, and the collision of two boats operated by a 16- and 11-year old in another, has prompted calls for mandatory safety programmes
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BV Turkey offers superyacht certification
The Turkish branch of Bureau Veritas is now offering certification services for superyachts
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ICOMIA publishes global conformity guidelines
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has published its 5th Global Conformity Guideline for construction standards
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Vienna court convicts businessman of buying yachts for Kim Jong-Il
Businessman receives nine months jail time and fine of €3.3m
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Annual report on Spanish yacht harbours released
The Spanish federation of yacht harbour associations (FEAPDT) has published its yearly report on yacht harbours
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Yard insight | Solent refit: All busy on the Western front
Blessed with deep-water approaches and a military grade infrastructure, this new yard on the UK’s south coast has plenty to offer refit clients
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Rules and regulations | Dealing with French customs
Superyachts are always of great interest to tax authorities — especially in France. So it’s essential you know how to cope if they ever start an investigation
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Strategy and finance | The long view: Superyacht market - Pain and opportunity
The superyacht sector of tomorrow is going to look significantly different as firms readjust to decreased demand