Securing the international sale and valuation of horses

 

Legally and commercially valuing the horse

The international valuation of a horse is based on:

  • The legal qualification of the horse (tangible property, genetic asset, reproductive rights, etc.)
  • Documentation: pedigree, performance, veterinary certificates, valuation contracts
  • Protection of rights: confidentiality clauses, intellectual property, guarantees

INSCIO Avocats helps you to structure valuation contracts, anticipate disputes and defend your interests in the event of litigation.

Securing cross-border sales contracts

International sales require appropriate contracts:

  • Jurisdiction clauses and applicable law
  • Conditions of carriage, insurance, liability
  • International payment terms and guarantees
  • Compliance with health and customs

In the absence of a written contract, the Vienna Convention on the International Sale of Goods may apply by default, which may lead to unanticipated legal consequences. It is therefore essential to formalize the agreements.

Anticipating the movements of horses and the risks of litigation

Horses sold or valued internationally often travel for competitions, training or trials. This can generate:

  • Disputes related to liability in the event of injury or underperformance
  • Difficulties in locating the horse in the event of a conflict
  • Evidentiary issues on the conditions of transport, care or use

INSCIO Avocats helps you to regulate these situations through precise contractual clauses and traceability devices.

Tax and customs issues to be mastered

The sale of horses abroad raises complex issues:

  • Intra-community VAT or export
  • Customs duties and export formalities
  • Taxation of capital gains and income
  • Mandatory declarations (customs, veterinarians, tax)

INSCIO Avocats supports you in the tax and customs analysis of your operations, in conjunction with the competent authorities.

A mission supported by our legal expertise

Our support includes:

  • Prior legal and tax audit
  • Drafting or proofreading of contracts
  • Coordination with professionals (carriers, veterinarians, customs)
  • Defense in the event of litigation or non-compliance

Our support

International sale of sport horses or racehorses is a high-stakes operation: cross-border taxation, customs compliance, specific contractual clauses, legal valuation of the horse.

INSCIO Avocats supports you in securing each stage of your transactions, considering the specificities of the equine sector and international regulations ⤵