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Online resources

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

On this page
Short & Sweet mails: offering a quick insight into various topics about flying within the EU - NEW
FAQ: frequently asked questions about Temporary Admission (TA) - 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 - NEW
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 2021-22?
News: list of news flashes - NEW
Links: list of relevant links and other downloads

OPMAS Short & Sweet mails – offering a quick insight into various topics about flying within the EU

Short & Sweet No. 17

What is the correct use of a corporate aircraft?

Added March 2023

About full importation

We are frequently asked what the correct definition of business use is. In this context, the term covers how an aircraft must be utilized correctly by a company for business purposes in cases where the aircraft has been fully imported into the EU. In this article, we dive a bit deeper into this topic, look at different use-scenarios, and how to verify whether these can be defined as ‘correct use’.

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List of earlier OPMAS Short & Sweet mails:

Frequently asked questions about Temporary Admission (TA)

Added August 2022

The questions below represent the typical situations we are often asked to verify and advise whether an operator complies with the TA procedure when flying within the EU.

OPMAS Reviews – Present an overview in various subjects

A quick overview
of aircraft importation
and admission issues

Updated May 2022

An introduction to Temporary Admission and full importation. A quick overview of aircraft importation and admission issues in the European Union.

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About the airline
VAT exemption

Updated October 2019

Our interpretation of the judgment from the European Court of Justice that allows 0% VAT full importation for international charter operators.

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About
EU VAT

Updated May 2021

Read this review if you want to get a quick overview of the European Union VAT system.

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OPMAS Short articles and stories – Present short answers and deeper insights in various topics

Temporary Admission: what are the 10 typical errors and misunderstandings?

Added November 2018
We have compiled the most typical errors and misunderstandings in the list below and have included a short explanation and a link to access for further information.

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Full importation: what are the 10 typical errors and misunderstandings?

Updated October 2019
We have compiled the most typical errors and misunderstandings in the list below and have included a short explanation and a link to access for further information.

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The short story about Temporary Admission

Updated July 2020
These short stories are meant to only focus on important subjects with the use of short statements in order to give the reader a quick overview and a deeper insight.
Temporary Admission is only for entities established outside the EU and comes with some limitations.

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The short story about full importation

Updated October 2019
These short stories are meant to only focus on important subjects with the use of short statements in order to give the reader a quick overview and a deeper insight.
Full importation is mainly for EU-established entities, grants free circulation for the aircraft and offers a lot of privileges but also a lot of potential liability and includes procedures which continuously must be handled correctly.

Downlaod PDF – Option 1 for non-business aircraft owners and users – by fully paying the import VAT.
Download PDF – Option 2 for business aircraft owners, as Part 91 – by reclaiming/deferring the import VAT.
Download PDF – Option 3 for international airlines, as Part 135 – the import VAT is exempted (0%).

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OPMAS Quick Guides – Compare Temporary Admission and full importation

Private and corporate aircraft / Part 91 operators or similar

Updated November 2017
The Quick Guide covers the typical case where an aircraft is owned/operated by a company or legal entity and used for private and corporate purposes.

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International AOC / Part 135 charter certificate holders or similar

Updated October 2019
The Quick Guide covers the typical case where an aircraft is operated commercially by international AOC Part 135/ charter certificate holders.

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Post-Brexit EU maps for customs and aviation use

See the areas that are included and excluded in the VAT area and the customs territory of the Union. We have also added an updated Schengen map as people are often confused by the differences between the Schengen Area (passport zone) and the EU member states as well as the VAT area and the customs territory of the Union.

The 27 European Union member states and special member state territories

Updated January 2021
This map gives the full overview over the 27 EU member states, the VAT area and the customs territory.

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The United Kingdom and the Brexit areas

Updated August 2021
This map shows the United Kingdom and the Brexit areas in an enlarged view.

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The Schengen passport area

Updated January 2023
This map gives a overview of the Schengen passport area.

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OPMAS Survey Results – In-depth analysis of specific topics

Traditionally, there have been huge differences in local interpretations of various EU customs regulations. These differences often make it difficult for both EU and non-EU operators to determine right from wrong when flying in the EU as the local interpretations or approaches differ. We have therefore commissioned multiple verification surveys to create a snapshot of relevant importation/admission rules.

The surveys show that some EU member states and related territories have a somewhat lax practice of very low VAT/customs thresholds or missing implementation of the same, probably in order to attract business from the other EU member states. Operators should exercise caution and if in doubt always ask for a binding assessment ruling by the local authorities.

Survey page overview

Glossary

We have made a glossary of the most common words and terms used in the aviation world in connection with customs work and when flying within the European Union.

View our glossary

Online resources

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

On this page
Short & Sweet mails: offering a quick insight into various topics about flying within the EU - NEW
FAQ: frequently asked questions about Temporary Admission (TA) - 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 - NEW
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 2021-22?
News: list of news flashes - NEW
Links: list of relevant links and other downloads

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