About Us

MBL SA Yachting is a division of MBL SA which is a joint venture between Mifsud Brothers Ltd with long experience in the top-end cruise line sector having handled the likes of Yachts of Seabourn Yachts, SeaDream Yacht Club and Hapag Lloyd’s Europa as well as the demanding requirements of luxury cruise ships like the M/V The World and Combined Maritime Services Ltd which is a leader in maritime consultancy and logistics.

MBL SA’s service policy is designed to meet the ever-changing complexity of the pleasure and commercial yachting industry, whilst catering to the personal nature of the yacht owners and guests.

This individual support is delivered in a well-organized and swift manner by well educated and discreet personnel (available 24/7) at the most competitive rates.

About Malta

Malta is situated within easy reach of many Mediterranean international yachting spots as well as having direct connections with major airports in Europe. Blessed with a mild climate and moderate temperatures, Malta provides a rich cultural heritage, unique history and an enviable indented coastline of 200 kms surrounding 316 square kilometers of land offering several yacht marinas and anchoring spots offering diverse environments from secluded coves to buzzing bays with minimal fuel consumption.

Furthermore, Malta offers advantageous V.A.T and yacht registration rates whilst providing duty free bunkering and supplies for overseas cruising.

The Maltese VAT department has launched guidelines on VAT payments applicable to yacht leasing with the aim of this structure is that of assisting yacht owners to pay VAT on their yachts calculated on the percentage of the time that the vessel is deemed to sail in EU waters and for them to obtain a VAT paid certificate at the termination of the structure. The raison d’être of this schedule is that it is anticipated that yachts of a certain length spend only a part of their time in EU waters and a far greater time outside same. This is translated into 30% of the yacht’s time within EU waters and the 18% VAT rate would be computed on only the 30% of the value of the lease services.

More detailed information is available on request. Contact: yachting@mblsa.com.mt