SOS Yachting is extending its international reach through an exclusive partnership with Uncharted Yachting in the Seychelles. The agreement brings together the Monaco based company’s expertise in VAT, fiscal representation and customs compliance with the local operational knowledge of the Seychelles yacht agency.

The partnership is aimed at owners, managers, captains and charter professionals planning commercial operations in the archipelago. It gives visiting yachts a coordinated point of contact for both regulatory preparation and support on the ground.

One area of focus is the Temporary Cruise Permit (TCP) for eligible foreign owned commercial yachts of 24 metres or more. According to the companies, the permit is valid for three months and may be extended for a further three months within the same calendar year, subject to the applicable requirements. The partners will also assist with customs procedures, VAT registration and the fiscal treatment of charter itineraries.

These matters require attention before a charter begins. The Seychelles applies a standard VAT rate of 15%, while a non resident supplier required to register for VAT and without a fixed place of business in the country must appoint a VAT representative. For itineraries that cross national boundaries, the place of supply and any allocation of the charter fee depend on the circumstances of the operation.

“Seychelles offers exceptional opportunities for the international charter market, but operating here requires strong local knowledge and a clear understanding of the regulatory and Customs environment,” said Mervyn Esparon, Managing Director of Uncharted Yachting. He described the partnership as a way to connect planning and compliance advice with operational support in the destination.

For Alexander von Stein, CEO of SOS Yachting, the agreement is part of the company’s expansion beyond its established European network. “Our clients operate across multiple jurisdictions, and our role is to provide them with the expertise and clear regulatory framework wherever their charter program takes them,” he said.

The move reflects a practical need for charter operators entering destinations outside their usual cruising grounds: local access alone is insufficient without a clear understanding of the rules that govern the yacht, its commercial activity and its proposed itinerary.