Marine Services Overview
Superyacht ownership, properly administered
Fiduchi has been supporting yacht and superyacht ownership structures for more than 40 years. We work with owners, family offices and their professional advisers to establish and administer holding arrangements that are properly structured, carefully documented and built to last.
Our role is straightforward: we move quickly, work discreetly and deliver solutions that are genuinely tailored to the individual, not adapted from a template. We are independent, which means our focus is entirely on what works for the client and the structure.
If you have been referred to us, we will already have some understanding of your situation. We are ready to talk.
What we do
We support the full lifecycle of superyacht ownership, from initial structuring and registration through to ongoing administration, crew employment, financial reporting and coordination with the client’s wider advisory team.
Our typical engagement covers:
Establishing and administering ownership structures in Jersey, the Cayman Islands and the Isle of Man
Superyacht registration and flag state coordination
Crew employment and payroll administration
Financial reporting, bookkeeping and payment administration
VAT and tax-related coordination alongside specialist advisers
Charter-related administration and operational support
Financing and lender coordination
We do not provide legal or tax advice. We work alongside the advisers who do, ensuring that what has been recommended is properly implemented and consistently maintained.
Who we work with
Our clients are typically individuals and families with yacht or superyacht holdings valued above $10 million, where the interaction between ownership structure, tax position, financing and crew arrangements justifies a properly administered, purpose-built solution.
We are engaged directly by owners, by family offices acting on their behalf, and by professional intermediaries such as lawyers, tax advisers, yacht managers and finance professionals who need a reliable, experienced administrative partner.
Our Jurisdictions
Our principal base is Jersey, one of the most respected financial centres for yacht and superyacht administration. We also work with structures established in the Cayman Islands and the Isle of Man, and can coordinate with local advisers in other jurisdictions where the structure requires it.
If you would like to discuss your situation, we are happy to talk without obligation and in complete confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Fiduchi Yacht Services provides support in relation to yacht and superyacht ownership structures, registration, administration, VAT and tax-related coordination, crew employment, payroll, financial reporting and insurance administration.
We work with owners, family offices, captains, yacht managers, brokers, lenders and professional advisers.
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Yes. Fiduchi can assist with the formation and administration of ownership structures for yachts and related assets.
The structure should be considered with legal, tax, VAT, financing and maritime advisers, taking into account the intended use of the yacht, the ownership profile, flag state, cruising area and any charter activity.
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No. Fiduchi does not provide legal or tax advice.
We work with clients’ professional advisers to support the administration and implementation of advised structures and to coordinate related documentation, filings and reporting where required.
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Yes. Fiduchi can assist with the administrative aspects of yacht registration and can coordinate with flag state representatives, yacht managers, legal advisers, brokers, lenders and insurers.
The choice of flag should be considered carefully, as it may affect regulatory requirements, manning, safety standards, private or commercial use, insurance and operational flexibility.
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Yes. Fiduchi can support the administration of yacht ownership structures used in connection with charter activity.
Chartering a yacht may involve additional VAT, customs, safety, crew, insurance, flag state and operational considerations. Specialist advice should be obtained before charter arrangements are implemented.
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Yes. Fiduchi can assist with crew employment and payroll administration.
This may include payroll processing, employment administration, payment coordination, record keeping and liaison with advisers on employment, tax and social security matters.
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Yes. Fiduchi can provide bookkeeping, accounting and financial reporting support for yacht ownership structures.
This may include invoice processing, payment administration, management reporting, bank account administration and coordination with advisers, captains or yacht managers.
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Fiduchi can assist with introductions to insurance providers and independent brokers and can support the administration of insurance documentation and premium payments.
Insurance advice should be obtained from an appropriately authorised insurance broker or adviser.
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VAT and tax considerations may arise when acquiring, importing, operating, chartering or changing the use of a yacht.
Relevant factors may include the owner’s residence, ownership structure, flag, cruising area, private or commercial use, charter activity and local rules. Specialist VAT and tax advice should be obtained before implementing any arrangement.
