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Thursday, 14th October 2010

13:15	Registration and refreshments

14:00	Opening remarks by the conference Chairman Michael Imeson, Contributing Editor, Financial Times Group

14:10	Flying the flag: Corporate aircraft and luxury yacht registration and management in Malta Malta: a vibrant commercial and financial centre in the European Union, strategically located in the heart of the Mediterranean. A centre of excellence for the aviation and maritime sectors. Malta as a jurisdiction for aircraft and ship registration and management, and the specific benefits for owners and operators of corporate/private jets and luxury yachts. Dr Austin Gatt, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Communications, Government of Malta

14:20	Taking off in a new direction: Malta’s aircraft register Global developments in corporate aircraft ownership, registration and management. What the Maltese government has done to make Malta an attractive place to register and manage corporate and private jets: Ratify the Cape Town Convention this year. Pass the Aircraft Registration Act 2010. International promotional activity by Transport Malta. The legal, commercial, financial, and technical benefits of registering aircraft in Malta: Robust international and domestic legal and regulatory regime. Efficient administrative procedures, and a large local pool of lawyers and other professional service providers. Relatively low costs and tax. First-rate aircraft repair and servicing operations run by Germany’s Lufthansa Technik and Switzerland’s SR Technics, and an excellent safety tradition. Dr Max Ganado, Managing Partner, Ganado & Associates

14:35	Panel discussion: Malta’s competitive advantages for aircraft owners and operators Malta as a commercial centre, and its strengths in the aviation sector Aircraft registration in Malta compared with other jurisdictions: the legal and regulatory framework, administrative services, low costs and tax, aircraft repair and maintenance. Is there room for improvement? Case studies: business and private jet owners choosing the Maltese register. Panel moderator Michael Imeson, Contributing Editor, Financial Times Group Panelists Richard Gaona, President, Comlux Richard Ogden, Ernst & Young Cor Vrieswijk, Chief Operating Officer, easyJet Dr Max Ganado, Managing Partner, Ganado & Associates

15:15	Refreshments break

15:40	Building on tradition: Yacht and super yacht registration International developments in luxury yacht ownership, registration and management. What Transport Malta is doing to promote the country’s attractions as a place to register and manage yachts, building on its reputation for having the world’s 8th biggest shipping register. The legal, commercial, financial and technical benefits of registering yachts in Malta: Robust international and domestic legal and regulatory regime. Efficient administrative procedures, a large local pool of lawyers and other professional service providers, quality marinas and a popular yachting and holiday destination Relatively low costs and tax. Availability of support services and facilities. Dr Ann Fenech, Managing Partner, Fenech and Fenech Advocates

15:55	Panel discussion: Malta’s attractions for luxury yacht owners and operators Malta as a commercial centre, and its strengths in the luxury and commercial yacht sector, including marinas, servicing and repair yards. Yacht registration in Malta compared with other jurisdictions: legal and regulatory framework, administrative services, low costs and tax, excellent repair and maintenance facilities. Is there room for improvement? The benefits of the Malta Commercial Code. Case studies: yacht owners and operators choosing the Maltese register. Panel Moderator Michael Imeson, Contributing Editor, Financial Times Group Panelists Nick Maris, CEO, Camper & Nicholsons Paul Asher, CEO, Arrow Dr Ann Fenech, Managing Partner, Fenech and Fenech Advocates Tom Perkins, Former Owner, Maltese Falcon

16:35	Tax considerations for aircraft and yacht owners Dr Neville Gatt, Tax Partner, PwC Malta

16:55	Closing remarks by the Chairman

17:00	Networking reception

17:45	Conference ends

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