Be.Legal Advocates

Be.Legal Advocates is a law firm in St Julian's, Malta. It was founded in 2008 and was once called GM & Associates, Advocates. The firm serves mostly international clients who want to do business in or through Malta.

In aviation, Be.Legal sets up the company structures that own and operate aircraft. It also registers aircraft and aircraft mortgages under the Aircraft Registration Act, the main Maltese law in this field.

Aviation services

• Setting up aircraft owning and operating companies
• Registering aircraft on the Malta register
• Registering and enforcing aircraft mortgages and other interests in aircraft
• Advice on special privileges on aircraft and the ranking of secured creditors
• Advice on the Cape Town Convention and its Aircraft Protocol
• Advice on Malta VAT for aircraft leasing

Why owners use Malta

• Clear rules for finance and operating leases, including tax deductions and capital allowances
• No withholding tax on lease payments when the lessor is not tax resident in Malta
• Short minimum depreciation periods for aircraft
• Stronger protection for lenders under the Cape Town Convention

Who can register an aircraft in Malta

• An owner who operates the aircraft
• An owner of an aircraft being built, or not in use for a time
• An operator holding the aircraft under a temporary title
• A buyer under a conditional sale or title reservation agreement who may operate the aircraft

Other practice areas

Be.Legal also works in company law and corporate finance, financial services and funds, ship and yacht registration and finance, media and telecoms, iGaming, trusts and foundations, contract law and employment law.

Contact

The Penthouse, 58 Main Street, St Julian's STJ 1017, Malta. Phone +356 2713 0150, email info@belegal.com.mt.