Aircraft Registration, Ownership Structuring & Compliance

Registering and structuring aircraft ownership correctly is essential for tax efficiency, liability protection, and regulatory compliance. We assist in:

• Aircraft Registration & Deregistration – Managing the legal process of registering aircraft under CAAs, FAA, EASA, or offshore registries.

• Ownership Structures & Tax Optimization – Advising on trusts, corporate entities, and offshore registrationsto optimize tax and liability exposure.

• Compliance with Aviation & Safety Regulations – Ensuring that private aircraft operations meet ICAO, CAAs, FAA, or EASA requirements.

Aircraft Purchase, Sale & Leasing Agreements

Buying, selling, or leasing a private aircraft requires careful legal oversight to avoid financial and operational risks. We provide support in:

• Aircraft Sale & Purchase Agreements (SPA) – Drafting and negotiating contracts to protect buyer and seller interests.

• Due Diligence & Title Verification – Ensuring the aircraft is free from liens, encumbrances, or regulatory restrictions before purchase.

• Private Aircraft Leasing Agreements – Structuring safe and compliant leasing agreements to third parties, including dry leasing and time-sharing.

Pilot, Crew & Service Contracts

Private aircraft owners often contract pilots and crew members directly, requiring well-structured agreements to ensure legal and financial protection. We assist in:

• Pilot Employment & Service Contracts – Drafting contracts that clearly define duties, responsibilities, and liabilities.

• Crew & Maintenance Provider Agreements – Ensuring compliance with employment laws, insurance coverage, and aviation regulations.

• Liability & Dispute Resolution with Aviation Personnel – Protecting owners in cases of employment disputes or contract breaches.

• Insurance, Liability & Risk Management

Owning an aircraft comes with legal and financial risks that require comprehensive insurance coverage and liability protection. We help clients in:

• Hull & Liability Insurance Policies – Securing coverage for aircraft damage, third-party liability, and passenger claims.

• Personal & Corporate Liability Protection – Advising on structuring ownership to limit personal liability in case of lawsuits.

• Dispute Resolution for Insurance Claims – Representing aircraft owners in cases of denied claims, delayed payouts, or policy disputes.

• Aircraft Charter & Operational Compliance

Private owners may wish to charter their aircraft to third parties, but this involves complex legal and regulatory considerations. We provide advisory on:

• Legal Compliance for Chartering Private Aircraft – Ensuring proper permits and compliance with Part 135 (commercial operations) or Part 91 (private operations) regulations.

• Aircraft Sharing & Time-Sharing Agreements – Structuring legal agreements for fractional ownership, co-ownership, and joint operations.

• Handling Passenger & Third-Party Claims – Ensuring proper liability coverage and compliance with passenger rights regulations.

• Taxation, Import, and Export Considerations

The taxation and customs implications of private aircraft ownership can be complex, especially when operating across multiple jurisdictions. We assist with:

• VAT & Import Duty Optimization – Advising on tax-efficient aircraft registration and importation strategies.

• Cross-Border Aircraft Transactions & Export Compliance – Handling legal requirements for selling or moving an aircraft internationally.

• Luxury Tax & Corporate Use Compliance – Ensuring compliance with luxury tax laws and corporate aircraft usage regulations.