INTRODUCING RANA

RegisterAnAircraft.com (‘RANA’) is the Gibraltar based aviation division of the Sovereign Group. We offer a comprehensive range of services to clients with aviation assets.

The bulk of our offering is aimed at owners and operators of corporate jets, turboprops and helicopters but some of our products can be tailored to other sector businesses including commercial airlines, freight operators, flying schools and general aviation flyers.

Despite our branding, we don’t limit ourselves to aircraft registration. We are also able to assist with

 Ownership solutions  Aviation insurance  Aircraft finance  A knowledge base of aviation consultancy and photography  Other fiscal and crew related services

The RegisterAnAircraft.com team can offer worldwide clients service tailored to individual needs with a depth of knowledge of the corporate aircraft industry. Backed by the experience and geographical reach of the wider Sovereign Group, we are confident that our aviation service is efficient, responsive and tailored to those individual needs.

...A comprehensive Established in 1987, The Sovereign Group provides a full range of wealth management services from range of services to its strategically located office network. Its core business remains the creation and management of clients with aviation companies, trusts and other structures. In addition to RANA, the Group offers tax and succession assets.... planning, pensions, asset management, legal, insurance, accounting and yacht registration services.

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OWNERSHIP AND REGISTRATION

Aircraft can be registered in the name of the owner, but registering an aircraft in the name of a company or special purpose vehicle (SPV) provides a number of distinct advantages. Access to corporate limited liability and enhanced levels of confidentiality may be the most immediate, but a company structure also offers significant potential benefits in respect of inheritance tax and succession issues, as well as reducing transfer fees in any future sale of the asset.

All such corporate structures must comply with the current legislation in the home country of the beneficial owner and with international standards. With over 25 years’ experience in the field, Sovereign is well placed to advise on these issues.

Whether a client is purchasing a new or a used aircraft, or simply re-registering an existing aviation asset, RegisterAnAircraft.com will liaise with aircraft manufacturers, dealers and brokers at all stages of the process.

RANA is able to advise on the most appropriate registry for your aircraft. Issues such as the ...Access to corporate cost of registration, intended mode of operation, ease of process, acceptance of technical limited liability and standards, geographical location and language will all need to be considered. In addition to enhanced levels of its comprehensive knowledge base, RANA benefits from well-established links with aircraft confidentiality... registries in Europe, the Caribbean and elsewhere.

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INSURANCE AND FINANCE RANA clients can obtain world class brokerage and competitive quotations through the dedicated team at Sovereign Insurance Services (SIS). Based in Gibraltar, SIS can offer direct links to underwriters based at Lloyds of London and elsewhere and provides a professional service in often time critical situations to owners and operators of private aircraft and helicopters, commercial airlines and other aviation related businesses.

Coverage can include –

• Airframe • Fixed base operators • Hull • General aviation/home build flyers • Power plant for both new and used aircraft • Public liability • Flying schools • Kidnap and ransom insurance

The economic climate is difficult although certain geographical areas continue to demonstrate ...World class brokerage growth in the aircraft market. In spite of this, RANA has built up relationships with a number of and competitive banks, finance houses, leasing companies and groups of individuals who may demonstrate an quotations – source appetite for investment in the aviation sector. The sourcing of finance for aircraft or aviation finance from the widest related investment is of course viewed on a strictly case-by-case basis with tailored terms and potential market... conditions. We can assist clients in trying to source finance from the widest potential market.

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OTHER SERVICES • Aviation consultancy – From providing insight into potential options for corporate jet ownership and operation through to a complete database of commercial and corporate aircraft airframes, RANA’s specialist consultants can add critical value to the decision making process. • Aircraft photography – RANA Director Brian T Richards is well known in the specialist field of commercial and corporate aviation photography having travelled the world in pursuit of aircraft since 1984. With Brian’s expertise and huge back catalogue of images RANA is able to offer a service provided by few of our competitors. • New/used aircraft sourcing and evaluation • Tax planning • VAT • Customs and Import Duties • Crew payroll and pensions ...Experienced, friendly and cost effective advice and We cannot guarantee you clear skies but we can promise you experienced, friendly and cost support at all times... effective advice and support at all times. Contact RANA for an initial, no obligation consultation.

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Abu Dhabi Cyprus Sovereign Insurance Services Portugal Tel: +971 2 495 2785 Tel: +357 25 733 440 Limited Tel: +351 282 340 480 [email protected] [email protected] Tel: +350 200 52908 [email protected] [email protected] Bahamas Dubai Seychelles Tel: +1 242 322 5444 Tel: +971 4 270 3400 Guernsey Tel: +248 4321 000 [email protected] [email protected] Tel: +44 1481 729 965 [email protected] [email protected] Bahrain Gibraltar Singapore Tel: +973 17 1515 71 Tel: +350 200 76173 Hong Kong Tel: +65 6222 3209 [email protected] [email protected] Tel: +852 2542 1177 [email protected] [email protected] British Virgin Islands RegisterAnAircraft.com South Africa, Cape Town Tel: +1 284 495 3232 Tel: +350 200 76173 Isle of Man Tel: +27 21 418 2170 [email protected] [email protected] Tel: +44 1624 699 800 [email protected] [email protected] Cayman Islands RegisterAYacht.com South Africa, Johannesburg Tel: +1 949 7555 Tel: +350 200 51870 Malta Tel: +27 11 305 7480 [email protected] [email protected] Tel: +356 21 228 411 [email protected] [email protected] China, Beijing Sovereign Accounting Services Switzerland Tel: +86 10 6582 0268 (Gibraltar) Limited Mauritius Tel: +41 21 971 1485 [email protected] Tel: +350 200 48669 Tel: +230 244 3210 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] China, Shanghai Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: +86 21 5211 0068 Sovereign Asset Management The Netherlands Tel: +1 649 946 2050 [email protected] Limited Tel: +31 20 428 1630 [email protected] Tel: +350 200 41054 [email protected] Curaçao [email protected] United Kingdom Tel: +599 9 465 2698 Tel: +44 20 7389 0555 [email protected] [email protected]

Sovereign Trust (Bahamas) is licensed as a Financial Corporate Service Provider - Licence No. 153/ File No.157. Sovereign Corporate (BVI) Limited is Licensed by the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission with a Class I Trust. Licence No. CITL12004. Sovereign (Cayman) Limited is Licensed by the Cayman Islands monetary Authority with a companies management. Licence No. 558456. Sovereign Trust (Gibraltar) Limited is licensed by the Financial Services Commission of Gibraltar as a Company Manager and Professional Trustee. Licence no. FSC 00143B. Sovereign Asset Management is authorised by the Financial Services Commission of Gibraltar to conduct investment business. Sovereign Insurance Services is authorised by the Financial Services Commission of Gibraltar as a general insurance intermediary. Sovereign Trust (Channel Islands) Limited is licenced under a Full Fiduciary Licence by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission. Reference No: 2005108. Sovereign Trust (Isle of Man) Limited is licensed by the Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission as a Corporate Service Provider (Licence No. 43215) and as a Trust Service Provider (Licence No. 43521). Sovereign Trust (Malta) Limited is licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority as a Trust Service Provider Licence no. C26143 and as a Retirement Scheme Administrator under Sovereign Pension Services Limited, Licence no. C56627. Sovereign Trust (Mauritius) Limited is licensed as a Management Company Licence No. Mc00006831. Sovereign Trust (Netherlands) BV is licensed as a Trust Company by the Dutch National Bank. Sovereign Trust (Seychelles) Limited is licensed by the Seychelles International Business Authority License No. ICS056. Sovereign Trust (TCI) Limited is Licensed by the Financial Services Commission of the Turks & Caicos Islands Licence No. 029.

General Enquiries Gibraltar: +350 200 76173 Suite 2B, 143 Main Street UK: +44 7956 119 143 Gibraltar IOM: +44 1624 699 800 [email protected] Guernsey: +44 1481 729 965 www.RegisterAnAircraft.com Malta: +356 212 28411 www.SovereignGroup.com

Photography: Brian T Richards / www.briantrichards.com

This brochure and its contents are not intended as and do not constitute advice or an offer to sell or an invitation to subscribe for any particular service, nor is it intended as the solicitation of an offer to buy or to subscribe for any particular investment. The brochure is not intended for distribution to anyone other than clients of the Sovereign Group nor should it be copied or distributed by recipients to any other persons. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information is correct we disclaim any liability for its accuracy and do not accept any responsibility, legal or otherwise, for any error or omission.