The Isle of Man is a leading jurisdiction for luxury asset holding vehicles and post the UK's departure from the Single Market, it is particularly well suited to enable client's planning...

The British Crown Dependencies are self-governing possessions of the British Crown and distinct from the UK Overseas Territories.

A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is a subsidiary created for specific financial or operational purposes. SPVs are commonly used to isolate risks, manage project-specific operations, and facilitate...

Prosecution for committing this offence can only be brought by, or with the consent of, the Attorney General and the penalties can be severe.

The Isle of Man offers high quality service at low cost to aircraft owners in a legal system where financiers can feel protected.

Norwegian shipping magnate, Lars T Ugland, and his wife, Geraldine, moved to the Island last September following the establishment of his latest venture, LT Ugland Bulk (IOM) Ltd.

In addition to the obvious benefits of the Isle of Man's stable political and economic environment the benefits of the Isle of Man as a jurisdiction for ship registry are primarily fourfold.

The International Labour Organisation's Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (the "Convention") comes into force on 20 August 2013. It consolidates and updates the existing extensive instruments currently in place.

The Courts in the Isle of Man have again upheld the right of a shipowner resident in the Isle of Man to limit their liability under the 1976 Convention.

Part-NCC comprises Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 which came into force on 25 August 2008 and Regulation EC 965/2012 which came into force on 28 October 2012.

At first glance, the Isle of Man might seem small; a dot between Britain and Ireland, better known for its winding TT course than for global commerce.

A discussion on the Isle of Man Ship Registry.

In an increasingly complex regulatory and fiscal landscape, yacht owners and their advisers are looking for stable, well-regulated jurisdictions that offer clarity, flexibility, and efficiency. The Isle of Man has long been a respected centre for yacht ownership and management, and it continues to offer advantages for those involved in both private and commercial yachting.

The Isle of Man has a long history of maritime structuring, and Superyacht planning in particular. In recent times, there has been a growing trend in the use of Isle of Man Corporate vehicles for the ownership of Non-EU clients' Superyachts.

Our short series on planning for a superyacht aims to provide a foundation of understanding for those considering building or purchasing a vessel.

Buying or selling a yacht isn't like buying a car or even a house.

When you or your client think about their new Superyacht it might conjure visions of luxurious relaxation, crystal clear blue waters and basking in the sun; conversely, ...

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is the leading organisation for operators of business aircraft in Europe.

The Isle of Man Aircraft Register became operational on 1st May 2007. Within two days of the launch of the register, three Cessna Citation Jets had been registered in the Isle of Man and it is anticipated that there will be a total of seven aircraft on the Isle of Man register within the first two months of its operation.

The fanfare which greeted the establishment of the Island's aircraft register by order in council on 1st May last year might be dismissed by cynics as yet further offshore hype intended to put the Island in the spotlight for high net worth individuals looking to buy business jets. Nothing could be further from the truth.