Zalima delivers specialised SPV administration and contract management services for a wide range of aviation transactions, including operating leases, finance leases, sale and leaseback transactions, and aircraft or engine securitisations.
With a presence in over 75 countries and access to favourable tax jurisdictions, we provide comprehensive, competitive services in the domicile of your choice for aviation leasing transactions.
Our experienced corporate services team, with expertise in accounting, tax, and legal matters, manages complex aviation finance structures. Leveraging our global footprint, we offer best-in-class solutions for aircraft leasing transactions, efficiently administering large, multi-jurisdictional structures.
Our range of solutions includes:
A regulated aviation fund is typically established as a Qualified Investor Alternative Investment Fund (QIAIF). These funds address growing investor demand for aviation opportunities within a regulated framework, rather than alternative unregulated structures like SPVs or securitisations. Zalima brings extensive experience and specialised expertise to ensure aviation vehicles are structured for success.
We provide aviation-specific directors for client aviation structures. Our senior aviation directors have over 50 years of combined experience, having held senior roles at companies such as GPA and Airbus. Their deep industry knowledge allows them to provide meaningful guidance and oversight to aviation investment vehicles.
Zalima delivers comprehensive incorporation services tailored to the aviation sector, ensuring that aviation vehicles are established legally and effectively. Our services include:
Our corporate secretarial services ensure aviation vehicles comply with all legal and regulatory obligations. We manage all aspects of corporate governance, including:
Zalima offers registered office services in key jurisdictions such as Luxembourg, Ireland, and the Cayman Islands, providing aviation vehicles with a recognised local presence. Our services include:
Our domiciliation services ensure aviation vehicles meet all local regulatory requirements, maintaining a formal presence in the jurisdiction. We manage administrative functions, statutory filings, and compliance management to support smooth SPV operations.
Zalima provides aviation-specific director services, ensuring that structures are overseen by professionals with deep industry experience. Our senior aviation directors bring over 50 years of combined experience in leading aviation roles, offering guidance and strategic insight to clients.
>We also manage the execution and processing of SPV investment payments, ensuring all transactions are completed efficiently and accurately.
Zalima’s aircraft leasing consultants are industry leaders with extensive securitisation expertise, providing dedicated support to SPVs across all types of aircraft leases. Our services include:
Zalima provides expert guidance in launching regulated aviation funds, ensuring fund formation, compliance, and ongoing management are handled efficiently. Our services include:
Zalima offers a comprehensive suite of aviation leasing services tailored to SPVs, including:
Zalima delivers end-to-end aircraft lease management and administration, including:
Zalima’s Accounting and Financial Services provide robust financial management and support for aviation vehicles. Our expert team understands the complexities of the aviation sector and delivers accurate, compliant financial services to maintain operational integrity.
We offer comprehensive accounting services to safeguard the financial health of aviation vehicles, including:
We ensure the accuracy of financial records through regular reconciliations:
Our cash management services help optimise liquidity and ensure efficient use of funds:
We manage the timely and accurate payment of aviation vehicle expenses:
Zalima handles all investment-related payments, ensuring smooth execution in line with contractual obligations:
We prepare comprehensive financial statements that comply with accounting standards and provide a clear view of an aviation vehicle’s financial position:
Zalima manages capital calls and distributions for aviation vehicles, ensuring all transactions are executed accurately and efficiently. Our services include:
We provide comprehensive AML and KYC services to ensure aviation vehicles comply with international regulations. Our services include:
Zalima ensures aviation vehicles meet their FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) and CRS (Common Reporting Standard) obligations, providing accurate and timely reporting to the relevant tax authorities.
Loan administration is a complex process that requires the expertise of a dedicated team of debt and capital markets specialists. Zalima’s Debt Servicing team manages the full life cycle of loan portfolios using Wallstreet Office (WSO) for efficient administration. We handle all fund flows, calculations, and portfolio management, allowing managers to focus on asset selection and performance.
Our services include:
In addition to our core offerings, Zalima provides a suite of specialised services to support the diverse needs of aviation vehicles. These services ensure operational, financial, and regulatory matters are managed with precision and full compliance.
Zalima acts as a paying agent, managing the distribution of dividends and interest payments to shareholders. Our services include:
We manage payroll for employees and directors, ensuring all obligations are met accurately and in compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
Zalima provides VAT support to ensure aviation vehicles meet all VAT obligations. Our services include:
We act as a fiduciary for aviation vehicles, holding and managing shares while ensuring all shareholder rights and obligations are properly administered.
Zalima serves as a note trustee, acting as an intermediary between noteholders and issuers. Our services include:
Selecting Zalima for aviation vehicle solutions delivers expert guidance, robust protection, and improved operational efficiency. Our comprehensive services are tailored to meet each client’s specific needs, supporting business objectives and growth.
Zalima’s team has extensive experience managing complex aviation finance structures, providing full support for aircraft leasing transactions. With expertise in accounting, tax, and law, combined with a global footprint, we efficiently administer large, multi-jurisdictional aviation structures to ensure effective and compliant management.
Our structured finance services cover a wide range of products, including CLOs, CDOs, securitisations, and private debt. By integrating SPV administration, company secretarial services, and financial management, Zalima ensures structured finance transactions are executed with precision, optimising operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Using Wallstreet Office (WSO) for loan administration, our Debt Servicing team manages the full life cycle of the loan book. Services include asset administration, reconciliation, trade capture, and bespoke client reporting. This allows fund managers to focus on asset selection and performance while we handle all administrative tasks expertly.
With a presence in over 75 countries within our double tax treaty network and access to favourable tax jurisdictions, Zalima provides comprehensive and competitive services in the domicile of your choice for aviation leasing transactions.