Own your aircraft in Europe — structured correctly
Legal and tax structuring for aircraft ownership, operation and cross-border use in the EU.
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Most Aircraft Ownership Structures are Built Incorrectly

In Europe, aircraft ownership is not just about buying a jet.
Incorrect structuring often leads to significant financial and operational risks:

  • unnecessary VAT exposure
  • restrictions on commercial operation
  • cross-border compliance risks

In many cases, these mistakes exceed the cost of proper structuring.

Our Structuring Approach

We design ownership and operational structures for aircraft in the EU.

  • Aircraft Ownership Structuring

    SPV setup, jurisdiction selection and VAT positioning — structured correctly from day one.

  • EU Operation & AOC

    Structuring aircraft operation through AOC operators, charter models and compliance frameworks.

  • Cross-Border Structuring

    Ownership and operational structures for non-EU clients entering the European aviation market.

Who we work with

Our Italian desk regularly supports international clients in complex cross-border projects involving corporate structuring, market entry and legal compliance.

  • Establishment of Italian subsidiaries for EU market expansion

    We assist international groups in establishing Italian subsidiaries, typically in the form of a Società a responsabilità limitata (S.r.l.) or Società per azioni (S.p.A.), to support expansion into the Italian and wider EU market. Our services include corporate structuring, preparation of constitutional documents, coordination with Italian notaries, registration with the Registro delle Imprese, tax identification procedures and the establishment of the operational legal framework for the new entity.

  • Structuring holding companies for international investment groups

    We advise international investors on the creation of Italian holding structures designed to manage participations in operating companies. Our work includes structuring shareholding arrangements, analysing the applicability of the Italian participation exemption regime, and designing corporate governance frameworks that align with group-level investment strategies and cross-border ownership structures.

  • Legal support for acquisitions of Italian businesses

    We provide legal assistance in M&A transactions involving Italian target companies, including preliminary structuring of the acquisition, legal due diligence, negotiation of share purchase agreements and coordination with local advisers and notaries. Our team supports international investors throughout the acquisition process, ensuring compliance with Italian corporate, regulatory and tax requirements.

  • Corporate restructuring and shareholder agreements

    We assist shareholders and corporate groups in implementing corporate reorganisations (operazioni straordinarie)under Italian company law, including mergers, demergers, capital restructurings and changes in shareholding structures. Our work also includes the drafting and negotiation of patti parasociali (shareholder agreements) governing voting rights, transfer restrictions and corporate governance arrangements.

  • Tax structuring for international operations in Italy

    We advise international companies on the tax structuring of their Italian operations, including the assessment of permanent establishment risks, optimisation of corporate tax exposure, and compliance with Italian VAT and withholding tax rules. Our approach combines corporate structuring with practical tax planning to ensure operational efficiency and full compliance with Italian fiscal regulations.
How We Work:
Initial assessment
Understanding your ownership model, usage and jurisdictional exposure.
Structure design
Building the optimal ownership and operational framework.
Implementation
SPV setup, coordination with operators and legal execution.
Discuss your aircraft project
We will review your case and propose a structuring approach aligned with EU requirements.
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