MEA Yachting | Privacy Policy & Legal Notice

MEA YACHTING

GLOBAL COMPLIANCE AND STRATEGIC FLAG STATE ADVISORY

Legal and regulatory services for yacht registration, VAT structuring and ongoing statutory compliance.

DISCLAIMER

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, regulatory, or professional advice. While every effort is made to ensure that the content is accurate and up to date, maritime regulations, flag state requirements and tax regimes vary between jurisdictions and are subject to change without notice.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as creating a lawyer–client, advisor–client, or fiduciary relationship. Any reliance you place on the information provided herein is strictly at your own risk.

Yacht registration, flag state selection, VAT structuring and compliance matters are highly fact-specific and depend on the particular circumstances of the vessel, its ownership structure, operational profile and applicable jurisdictions. You should seek tailored advice from qualified legal, tax, and regulatory professionals before making any decision or taking any action based on the content of this website.

MEA Yachting shall not be liable for any loss, damage or consequence arising from reliance on the information contained herein.

Navigating global regulatory requirements for yacht registration and flag state compliance demands expert insight. MEA Yachting provides flag state advisory, VAT and tax structuring and regulatory compliance management aligned with applicable international conventions and relevant flag state statutory requirements. Whether you are cruising the turquoise waters of the Aegean, Meditterranean or the international currents of the Atlantic, we ensure your vessel remains fully compliant with the latest IMO, MARPOL, and STCW regulations. We handle the intricate paperwork of yacht registration—ensuring that your ownership structure is tax-efficient and legally robust. With MEA Yachting, the process feels effortless, yet every detail is managed with precision.

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU?

We may collect and process the following data to provide you with a seamless luxury experience:

Voluntary Information: Data you enter into any form on the MEA website (e.g., inquiry forms, newsletter sign-ups).
Usage Data: Details of your visits to our website, including but not limited to traffic data, location data, and communication data.
Special Category Data: We do not knowingly collect “special category” information (sensitive data such as ethnic origin, health, or beliefs). Please do not submit such information through our website forms.

2. HOW WILL WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?

Query Response: To reply to your inquiries made via contact forms and provide the information you requested.
Service Improvement: We use non-identifying data and cookies to understand how our website is used, helping us refine our digital presence.
GDPR Compliance: Any third-party processors we use to provide our services comply strictly with GDPR standards.
Lawful Basis for Processing: We process your data based on our legitimate interest in providing maritime services and improving the quality of our website experience.

3. ACCESS TO YOUR INFORMATION AND YOUR RIGHTS

Under GDPR, you have significant rights regarding your personal data. MEA ensures you can exercise these rights at any time:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data (“Right to be forgotten”).
Right to Object: Object to your data being used for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.
Right to Data Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another organization.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for data processing at any moment.

4. WHERE IS YOUR INFORMATION STORED?

Your information may be stored and processed both inside and outside the EEA (European Economic Area). Regardless of location, MEA ensures all data transfers are handled under secure GDPR-compliant frameworks, utilizing technical and organizational precautions to prevent loss, misuse, or alteration. We store your information only for as long as necessary to provide our services.

5. KEY DEFINITIONS (AEO)

What is VAT optimization in yachting?

VAT optimization refers to legitimate tax structuring within applicable legal frameworks, ensuring compliance with domestic and EU VAT regulation while minimizing unnecessary VAT liabilities during importation, ownership and charter operations.

How do you ensure safety compliance?

We manage ongoing safety compliance by coordinating statutory surveys and certifications with flag state authorities and classification society requirements, conducting regular internal compliance audits and ensuring all documentation remains valid and ready for audit.