Services
Any aircraft flying into the European Union (EU) must fly under customs control using one of two available customs procedures. OPMAS is helping international operators choose, apply, and document the correct customs procedure when flying to the EU.
About OPMAS
At OPMAS, we have dealt with aircraft customs handling for more than two decades. Since the beginning of the EU Single Market in 1992, we have imported more than 3,500 aircraft. We are highly specialized and have a deep understanding and knowledge of aviation importation and admission issues, and we offer a unique turnkey solution for maximum flexibility. Over these last many years, we have learned that long-term local presence and know-how are essential for aircraft importation and admission to avoid unpleasant surprises. Our acquired knowledge, expertise, and invaluable approach with the authorities ensure a smooth handling process.
Denmark as a jurisdiction
Denmark has the very best reputation both within the EU and worldwide and is number one on the Transparency List over the least corrupt nations in the world. We are known always to implement all EU directives promptly and 100% by the book without bending any rules in favor of local companies. Denmark is the only EU member state known to facilitate aircraft importation and admission for non-EU operators, where the member state is not considered a tax haven or known for a lax tax policy.
Qualifications and experience
We have extensive legal, aviation, and administrative background. Our founder and CEO, Lasse Rungholm, LL.M., is an aviation legal expert and commercial airline pilot (ATPL, EASA, and FAA) with more than 25 years of experience in these fields. Denmark has been the member state of choice for these procedures for a long time, and our local presence and detailed knowledge of the systems mean that any proposed change in legislation can easily be detected and implemented. We are not strangers setting up shop in a foreign jurisdiction. We know that one of our strongest assets is our extensive local knowledge and long experience working with the Danish authorities. Director, Frank Hansen, graduated from Aarhus School of Business in the late 1980s. Frank handles all administrative matters and personally ensures that all aircraft and corresponding paperwork are handled as efficiently as possible. Frank has been working with EU importation and admission issues for more than 20 years.
OPMAS is a seasoned partner in any aviation-related legal or financial matter in connection with importation and admission into the EU – recognized by banks, financing corporations, law firms, and organizations within the aviation industry as one of the absolute market leaders. We cooperate with respected international legal and financial advisors to fine-tune our procedures as well as support them with our rare, practical knowledge and expertise when required for the benefit of our mutual clients.