Do not fall into
the operator trap

– What is the operator trap?
– Do not do things wrong from the get-go
– What are the pitfalls?

Read the full article

Which offshore aircraft registrations
can be used withTemporary Admissions
when flying within the EU and UK?

-Chose the right registration to fly freely
-You might not want to use the Isle of Man (M) registration
-What is the pitfall?

Read the full article

Important update
Lessee’s right to deduct import VAT

– New development
– The EU Commission is finally acting
– The uncertainty will hopefully end soon

Read the full article

Flying with EU-resident
persons onboard when using
Temporary Admission

– What are the limitations?
– Who are the restrictions meant for?
– Are other documents needed onboard when flying with EU-resident persons?
– What is right and wrong?

Read the full article

What about private use
of corporate aircraft?

– Can a corporate aircraft be used for private purposes without VAT consequences?
– What does the term predominately used for business mean?
– What are the definitions of private use and business use?

Read the full article

UPDATED AGAIN JULY 2021

Do you need a quick overview of aircraft importation and admission issues

Have a look

What does
‘VAT paid’ mean?

– Are all imported aircraft VAT paid for good?
– How to ensure that an aircraft is correctly VAT paid?
– EU VAT is not a one-time transaction

Read the full article

Flying to the
UK in 2021

– This guidance is made for UK visitors
– Learn how to fly to the UK post-Brexit

Read the full article

Is a full importation
needed in both the UK
and the EU27?

– Should an aircraft be imported in both the UK and the EU?
– Is dual importation a trap or a flexible approach?
– What are the gains and the risks?

Read the full article

Flying commercially
within the EU?

– Can Temporary Admission (TA) be used to fly commercially? (YES!)
– What is the real difference between TA or full importation in this context?
– Which limitations disappeared in 2016?

Read the full article

ALERT:
Post-Brexit, is your aircraft importation valid within the EU27 or the UK?

The EU27 and the UK have now signed the Brexit agreement.
See how to “grandfather” or port an aircraft importation.

Read the full article here

ALERT:
New 15% EU-tariff on US jets

• See the facts
• What are the consequences?

Read the full article

Flying with
the CEO?

What are the consequences and the pitfalls?
How to get the greatest flexibility?

Read the full article

BREAKING NEWS
Important amendment to the EU Union Customs Code

About Temporary Admission, what is actually needed when arriving in the EU?

Read the news

ALERT: New guidance from the EU about Temporary Admission

Read the news

Explainer videos on how to fly within the European Union…

We have made some brand-new explainer videos about flying within the EU. Please have a look.

Watch here

Theme pages about
full importation and Temporary Admission

We have compiled all the relevant links and information
on this page for your easy access.

Full importation Temporary Admission

FLYING WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION?

member of

Do not fall into the operator trap

– What is the operator trap?
– Do not do things wrong from the get-go
– What are the pitfalls?

Read the full article

Which offshore aircraft registrations can be used with Temporary Admissions when flying within the EU and UK?

-Chose the right registration to fly freely
-You might not want to use the Isle of Man (M) registration
-What is the pitfall?

Read the full article

Important update:
Lessee’s right to deduct import VAT

– New development
– The EU Commission is finally acting
– The uncertainty will hopefully end soon

Read the full article

Flying with EU-resident persons onboard when using Temporary Admission

– What are the limitations?
– Who are the restrictions meant for?
– Are other documents needed onboard when flying with EU-resident persons?
– What is right and wrong?

Read the full article

UPDATED AGAIN JULY 2021

Do you need a quick overview of aircraft importation and admission issues

Have a look

What about private use of corporate aircraft?

– Can a corporate aircraft be used for private purposes without VAT consequences?
– What does the term predominately used for business mean?
– What are the definitions of private use and business use?

Read the full article

What does
‘VAT paid’ mean?

– Are all imported aircraft VAT paid for good?
– How to ensure that an aircraft is correctly VAT paid?
– EU VAT is not a one-time transaction

Read the full article

Flying to the UK in 2021

– This guidance is made for UK visitors
– Learn how to fly to the UK post-Brexit

Read the full article

Is a full importation needed in both the UK and the EU27?

– Should an aircraft be imported in
both the UK and the EU?
– Is dual importation a trap or
a flexible approach?
– What are the gains and the risks?

Read the full article

Flying commercially
within the EU?

– Can Temporary Admission (TA) be used to fly commercially? (YES!)
– What is the real difference between TA or full importation in this context?
– Which limitations disappeared in 2016?

Read the full article

ALERT:
Post-Brexit, is your aircraft importation valid within the EU27 or the UK?

Read the full article here

Flying with the CEO?

What are the consequences and the pitfalls?
How to get the greatest flexibility?

Read the full article

BREAKING NEWS
Important amendment to the EU Union Customs Code

About Temporary Admission, what is actually needed when arriving in the EU?

Read the news

ALERT: New guidance from the EU about Temporary Admission

Read the news

Explainer videos on how to fly within the European Union…

We have made some brand-new explainer videos about flying within the EU. Please have a look.
Watch Here
Theme pages about
full importation and Temporary Admission

We have compiled all the relevant links and information on this page for your easy access.

Full importation Temporary Admission

FLYING WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION?

member of

Services

We have assisted hundreds of aircraft owners and operators with the proper admission/importation of their aircraft into the EU. If you have any questions in relation to full importation or Temporary Admission of an aircraft in relation to VAT, customs duty or any other matter, please feel free to give us a call.

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At OPMAS, we have dealt with aircraft customs handling for more than two decades. This is the only service we provide. We are not involved in financing, offshore tax structures, tax planning or yachting etc. We focus strictly on aircraft importation and admission matters for aircraft owners and operators flying within the EU.

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Online resources

You can find a lot of different online resources on opmas.dk covering Temporary Admission and full importation

Portals collecting all the relevant information
Theme Page Full importation
Theme Page Temporary Admission

On the ‘Online resources’ page
Short & Sweet mails: offering a quick insight into various topics about flying within the EU – NEW
Reviews: present an overview and a deeper insight in various subjects
Short articles and stories: present short answers and deeper insights in various topics
Quick Guides: compare the different importation alternatives
EU/Schengen maps, post-Brexit: 3 different maps made for customs and aviation use
Survey Results: 9 different surveys with in-depth analysis of specific topics
Glossary: Check the common words used in the aviation/customs world

On separate pages
Intro videos: explainer videos on how to fly within the European Union
Flying to the UK : What is the situation in 2021?
News: list of news flashes – UPDATED
Links: list of relevant links and other downloads

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