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Beyond the year of manufacture and purchase price, relevant factors include operating hours, maintenance history, technical condition, equipment and upcoming maintenance. Documented damage and complete records also affect the assessment. It is equally important that the aircraft suits the intended mission profile and budget.
In addition to the purchase price, costs may include technical inspections, contract handling, ferrying, registration, insurance and, where applicable, taxes or import charges. The amounts depend on the aircraft, its location and the transaction structure.
In aircraft listings, “VAT paid” often indicates that VAT was paid on an earlier import or transaction. It does not automatically mean that no VAT will be due on a subsequent sale. The parties involved, the aircraft's location and the type of transaction are among the deciding factors. The stated tax status should be checked against appropriate invoices and import documents and assessed by a tax specialist.
