Seatax
Guidance and updates for seafarers, yacht crew and marine professionals.
25 February 2025
Steering through the choppy waters of taxation can be as demanding as guiding through a storm for yacht crew and seafarers. The complexities of determining tax obligations hinge on
Read more25 February 2025
The question of whether yachties pay taxes hinges on a complex interplay of international laws, residency statuses, and the specific waters navigated. For many seafarers, tax oblig
Read more25 February 2025
Navigating income tax obligations as a seafarer can be complex due to the international nature of the work. Unlike land-based employees, seafarers often operate across different ju
Read more25 February 2025
The Seafarers Earnings Deduction (SED) is a significant provision in UK tax law that allows maritime professionals to claim tax relief on income earned while working on ships outsi
Read more25 February 2025
The unique exemption from tax for seafarers under the Seafarers Earnings Deduction (SED) stems from the distinct challenges and economic conditions faced by those who work at sea.
Read more21 December 2024
Understanding what is maritime tax avoidance puzzles many, from merchant seamen to yacht crews. These individuals encounter complex international tax laws that directly affect thei
Read more12 December 2024
Many people wonder, “Do marine engineers pay tax?” This is a big question for those working at sea. It’s hard to find clear answers about the state income taxes for seafarers. In 2
Read more12 December 2024
Many seafarers inquire, “Are seafarers required to pay tax in the UK?” This is a pertinent question that pertains not to a UK resident but to numerous individuals who work on the o
Read more12 December 2024
For many in the military and maritime professions, understanding what sea pay is can be a bit confusing. This extra payment is essential for those spending months at Sea or assigne
Read more12 December 2024
Understanding tax laws can prove tricky for many, especially for those working at sea in the maritime industry. Seafarers, yacht crews, and merchant seamen often find themselves fa
Read more6 September 2020
A new report, commissioned by the specialist transport trade union RMT from maritime specialists at Cardiff University has found serious loopholes in the country’s legislation rega
Read more6 September 2020
Nautilus has welcomed a UK government pledge not to outlaw the payment of ransoms to secure the release of seafarers held hostage by pirates. The Union had written to ministers to
Read more5 September 2020
Twelve men in Singapore have been arrested in relation to an illegal sale of SGD 4000 ($3200) worth of marine gas oil (MGO). The suspects are not Singaporean nationals, and were de
Read more5 September 2020
Privately-owned shipping company Copenship has filed for bankruptcy in Copenhagen after losses in the dry bulk market, its Chief Executive Michael Fenger told the press. Copenship
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