Aviation leasing and finance services

End-to-end corporate services to meet your aviation leasing and finance needs

Are you an airline, lessor, financier or private equity firm looking for expert administrative support with aircraft leasing or aviation finance structures? At IQ-EQ, we understand the operational and regulatory complexity involved and provide tailored, end‑to‑end corporate services to support aviation transactions worldwide.

From SPV formation and ongoing administration to accounting and compliance support, we deliver the operational backbone you need to execute transactions efficiently and stay compliant across key jurisdictions.

Speak to us to discover how our experienced team can assist you.

Managing aviation leasing and financing involves navigating multiple layers of complexity: from entity formation and regulatory compliance to lease administration and trustee roles. These transactions demand administrative precision, robust governance and global expertise to ensure seamless execution and ongoing compliance across borders. Which is exactly what we deliver.

Whether you’re an airline, lessor, financier or PE firm, we serve as a trusted partner delivering end‑to‑end corporate services to meet your specific aviation leasing and finance requirements. We provide the necessary governance, administration and reporting to keep your structures running smoothly and in compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

• Formation and set-up:
  We liaise with the legal, banking, tax and transaction counterparties from an administrative perspective to understand and set up the structure, onboard the special purpose vehicle (SPV) or company structure, establish governance and ensure the entity is ready to support your aviation leasing or finance transaction
• Transaction closing support:
  We coordinate with the legal, banking, tax and transaction counterparties from an administrative perspective to ensure the SPV is correctly documented, onboarded and operational at completion
• Ongoing administration and reporting:
  We manage day‑to‑day corporate administration, statutory and regulatory compliance, accounting, reporting and stakeholder coordination for your aircraft leasing structure
• Lifecycle events:
  We support administrative requirements relating to amendments, refinancings, transfers or end‑of‑lease steps so the SPV remains compliant and properly governed throughout change

We’re uniquely positioned to help you navigate this complexity. With a proven track record across key jurisdictions, integrated technology platforms and a team of seasoned professionals, we deliver comprehensive administration for aviation finance and aircraft leasing.

Request a proposal for corporate services to support your aviation finance or leasing transactions.

Comprehensive support
We provide end-to-end services covering entity and SPV formation, corporate administration, compliance, accounting and reporting, lease support and trustee roles, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.

Tailored solutions
Every client’s needs are unique. We design bespoke corporate and administration services around your specific transaction requirements.

Globally experienced
Our aviation specialists bring decades of expertise in structuring and administering complex aviation leasing and finance transactions across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with airlines, lessors, lenders and investors.

Specialist expertise
We give you access to dedicated professionals with deep knowledge of aviation finance, ABS structures and international registry requirements.

Harnessing the right technology
We use Diligent as our core corporate and governance administration system. Our clients can also access this platform, providing them with a single source of truth, real-time oversight of all relevant data, and a dashboard that shows all upcoming filing requirements and deliverables to ensure entities remain in good standing across jurisdictions.

We provide tailored, end-to-end corporate and administration services for your aviation finance and aircraft leasing needs. Specifically, we can support you with:

Company, SPV and fund formation
Our dedicated team can assist with the speedy set up of a new company, SPV or fund structure, including:

• Incorporation
• Bank account opening
• Tax registration

Aviation registry services
We can act as your transacting user entity (TUE) on an ongoing basis. Our team provides independent services to those with a relevant interest in respect of airframes and engines, ensuring those interests are recorded correctly and efficiently in the International Registry of Mobile Assets.

Financial administration and reporting
With an in-depth understanding of the industry, our team can support all your accounting and reporting requirements:

• Bookkeeping
• Annual and periodic management accounts
• Preparation of statutory financial statements
• Ad-hoc reporting
• Management of audit process
• SPV reporting

Regulatory and tax compliance
We have international tax service professionals with extensive experience of cross-border transactions and business operations in various countries, and we can manage the completion and submission of VAT returns for the leasing transaction, as well as payroll and FATCA/CRS compliance.

Corporate secretarial and directorships
Our global team of chartered secretaries and administrators can take care of all statutory submissions; arrange and minute all board, committee and shareholder meetings; provide registered office and safe custody services; and act as a processing agent.

Trustee services
Trustee services have grown in popularity as clients look for independent, non-conflicted trustees. We can provide:

• Note trustee
• Security trustee
• Owner trustee

Cash management services
Through our relationships with leading global banks and our strategic alliances with online global financial service providers like Ebury and Alpha Group, we provide clients with access to a wide range of treasury and global cash management solutions. This includes account opening, cross-border payments, and FX risk management.

Make an enquiry. Whether you’re operating a single SPV or a network of entities spanning multiple jurisdictions, we can provide the end-to-end support you need.

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