Equiom offers aircraft importation into the EU
Updated 29/07/2026
The importation of aircraft into the EU to enable free circulation is a key requirement for many business aircraft owners and operators. Our Isle of Man office offers a robust EU aircraft importation service (alongside our UK aircraft importation service) to facilitate the timely and VAT efficient importation of aircraft into the EU.
Our service proposition includes:
- Representation for EU and for non-EU aircraft holding entities
- Collating and preparing technical assurance documentation for liaison and pre-clearance with the respective VAT and Customs authorities
- ODS licensing compliance for pre-importation
- SAD certification for post importation
Our Isle of Man office has extensive experience in the set up and administration of corporate structures and subsequent EU importation, having provided services and technical advice in the area for several decades.
The key benefits of our service proposition include:
- No payment of VAT required for business aircraft
- No bank guarantees required
- Available to both EU and non-EU owners
- Aircraft imported into the EU will have free circulation entitlement across all 27 EU Member States
- Flexibility in location – aircraft may be imported at any one of the four key hub airports
- A short front end preparation process followed by same day release of the aircraft from customs control
For more information and advice, contact our highly experienced, multi-jurisdictional aviation team.
This article has been carefully prepared, but it has been written in general terms and should be seen as broad guidance only. This article cannot be relied upon to cover specific situations and you should not act, or refrain from acting, upon the information contained within this article without obtaining specific professional advice. Please contact Equiom to discuss these matters in the context of your particular circumstance. Equiom Group, its partners, employees, and agents do not accept or assume any liability or duty of care for any loss arising from any action taken or not taken by anyone in reliance on the information in this article or for any decision based on it.
