Animo Associates is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Cornerstone Crew Management, a leading provider of employment and payroll solutions for the superyacht industry. This partnership brings together two trusted names with complementary expertise, aimed at delivering greater value and support to yacht owners, captains, and intermediaries.
By aligning their specialist services, Animo and Cornerstone can better assist clients across both the ownership and operational sides of yachting – from corporate structuring and regulatory compliance to crew employment and welfare.
What the Partnership Offers
From Cornerstone Crew Management:
- Tailored Crew Employment Structures: Each yacht is assigned a dedicated Crew Employment Company (CEC), with MLC 2006-compliant contracts aligned to the vessel’s Flag State.
- Efficient Payroll Administration: A secure cloud-based portal allows crew to access payslips, holiday records, and tax documentation. Yacht owners benefit from simplified, multi-currency monthly payments.
- Back-Office Support: Management of salary notices, termination procedures, certification, and dispute assistance.
- Crew-Centric Services: Guidance on social insurance, health and life cover, pensions, and certification support.
From Animo Associates:
- Corporate Services & Structuring: Company formation and ongoing management across multiple jurisdictions.
- Accounting & Bookkeeping: Supporting vessel-owning entities with day-to-day and annual financial operations.
- Tax & VAT Advisory: International planning, compliance, and reporting, including for charter operations and ownership structures.
- Family Office Services: Trustee services, foundation setup, and property structuring.
- Regulatory Risk Management: Proactive compliance services to reduce exposure across complex cross-border arrangements.
Shared Commitment to Excellence
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to providing tailored, reliable, and forward-thinking solutions to clients in the superyacht sector. While each firm remains independently operated, the collaboration creates a trusted bridge between operational crew management and corporate structuring – simplifying life for owners and intermediaries alike.
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