Cannes Yachting Festival 2026
Malta’s Maritime Solutions for Yacht Owners, Investors & Maritime Professionals
- EU Member State with a well-established maritime jurisdiction.
- One of Europe’s leading yacht registration frameworks.
- Support with yacht ownership and corporate structuring.
- Advisory on acquisitions, financing, tax and ongoing maritime matters.
Meet Your Advisor in Cannes
Dr Dennis Mark Gauci is a Partner at CLA Malta with over two decades of experience in business and financial services, with particular expertise in private clients, international business and the maritime sector.
He works closely with yacht owners, investors and maritime professionals, providing strategic support across structuring, acquisitions, financing and ongoing advisory needs.
During the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, Dr Gauci will be meeting yacht owners, investors and maritime professionals to discuss Malta’s maritime offering and related opportunities.
Why Malta?
Malta combines a strong maritime tradition with an established EU legal and regulatory framework, making it a trusted jurisdiction for yacht owners, investors and international operators.
EU Member State with a well-established maritime framework internationally recognised yacht registration jurisdiction flexible solutions for yacht ownership and structuring strong legal, tax and financial services ecosystem strategic location at the heart of the Mediterranean english-speaking business and professional environment.
How CLA Malta Supports Yacht owners, investors and industry professionals
Malta: A Leading Maritime Jurisdiction
Malta has developed into one of Europe’s most established maritime hubs, offering a respected flag, strong professional infrastructure, and comprehensive support for yacht owners and operators.
- Largest ship registrar in Europe.
- One of the world’s leading superyacht registers.
- Established framework for pleasure and commercial yacht registration.
- Support across acquisition, financing, ownership structures and ongoing administration.
FAQS
Yes. CLA Malta assists with the registration of both pleasure and commercial yachts under the Maltese Shipping Register. Support can also extend to new builds, importation into the EU, customs procedures and ongoing registration requirements.
Yes. The appropriate ownership structure depends on factors such as how the yacht will be used, taxation and personal preferences. CLA Malta can assist with selecting a suitable jurisdiction and structure, as well as the formation, management and administration of yacht-owning companies.
Yes. CLA Malta supports clients throughout the yacht acquisition process, including coordination with lawyers, tax advisors and specialist brokers. The firm also provides assistance with financing, insurance, acquisitions and sales of yachts.
Yes. CLA Malta provides ongoing financial and administrative support for yacht owners, family offices, owner representatives and managers. This can include company administration, bookkeeping, tax compliance, crew payroll and HR management, and yacht maintenance programmes.
Meet Dr Dennis Mark Gauci in Cannes
What to expect:
- Initial discussion of your yacht or maritime objectives
- Guidance on suitable Malta-based ownership and registration structures
- Clear next steps across acquisition, financing and ongoing administration
