Special focus -Tax-efficient aircraft registration: Choosing a jurisdiction may be a business and lifestyle choice but service and reputation are priorities

In December 2010 EBAN published a special focus article on tax efficient jurisdictions for one's aircraft registration. You may read the full article here ; http://www.ebanmagazine.com/mag_story.html?ident=10137

EBAN asks;

Does the registry have an excellent reputation for safety and service?Is your aircraft compatible with the registry as currently specified?Can your pilot's type rated license be endorsed by the registry without the necessity for training or re-training?Is the registry user friendly and led by people who care about aviation?Can you choose from a wide selection of registration marks to make up your own names or phrases?Can you transfer your registration mark from aircraft to aircraft?Is the registry cost effective to register and maintain?Does the registry provide standardised manuals for things like RVSM?Is your aircraft holding structure compatible with the registry? Is the registry in a convenient time zone?

Flycorporate in its January newsletter had a lot to say in its January Newsletter. You may read this here; http://www.fly-corporate.com/letters/newsletter_january11b.pdf