Charter Management Tips
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UPDATE: Section 179 Tax Advantages & Related Court Cases We have seen many yacht businesses operated in charter programs very successfully around the world as
The number one objection from CPAs is that our business yacht management program is a passive activity and will not be deemed active participation. They
Buying a boat with a partner is becoming more popular in part because yacht charter companies allow more generous “owner’s use” as an incentive. So
Many skeptics and detractors feel operating a yacht as a small business is not a legitimate active participation business. But our experience is that if
We interviewed Michel Benarosh from Sailonline.com and asked him to give us his insights on purchasing a catamaran out of a charter fleet. Questions And
What is the difference between a yacht dealer and yacht charter company and why should you care? Well, when you buy a new yacht, you
You have done some chartering on sailing boats and love it! Owning a sailing boat in some exotic location has been a dream of yours
Compare Yacht Charter Management Programs Through our partnership with Dream Yacht Sales and other yacht management companies, we offer versatile options to own a luxury
Charter yacht management contract issues are frequent because the average yacht buyer is not an expert in running a yacht as a business. That is
Preliminary “Soul Searching” You and your family and / or friends have done some chartering and love it! You’ve been dreaming for years about getting
Placing a yacht into charter management is a good way to reduce the cost of the boat and also offset the cost of ownership. There
Have you ever dreamed of owning a yacht? Have you ever dreamed of sailing in one of the world’s great cruising grounds where the sunshine
The bareboat yacht charter industry is very competitive. All the yacht charter companies will have you believe that their company is the best. They claim
We have received so many questions about operating a yacht as a business in the last few months, so we’ve decided to present a FAQ
If yacht phase-out with your yacht charter management program with a large charter company is imminent, this article is for you. These tips will help
How To Set Up Your Yacht Business To Comply With Tax Laws This article is a basic overview of how to qualify for tax advantages.
What is the Section 179 Deduction? Most people think the Section 179 deduction is some mysterious or complicated tax code. It really isn’t, as you
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