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Aviation - Finance & Leasing Guide 2022

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This year's chapter was authored by Guernsey partners Kim Paiva, Sarah Brehaut and Chris Hutley-Hurst.

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In the 2022 Chambers and Partners Global Aviation Finance & Leasing Guide for Guernsey, our aviation experts provide a comprehensive overview of the latest legal information regarding aircraft and engine purchase and sale, aircraft and engine leasing and aircraft debt finance.

This year's chapter was authored by Guernsey partners Kim Paiva, Sarah Brehaut and Chris Hutley-Hurst.

1 . AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE PURCHASE AND SALE

1.1 Sales Agreements

1.1.1 Taxes/Duties Payable Upon Execution of the Sales Agreement

There are no Guernsey taxes or duties payable upon executing an aircraft or engine sale agreement (including for the sale of an ownership interest in an entity) where the asset is either located physically in Guernsey or owned by a domestic party.

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