Phoenix AI BRAIN
Business Rules for AI In Navigation — the intelligence engine that powers maritime VAT compliance automation. BRAIN encapsulates decades of maritime tax expertise into an automated decision framework.
Core Capabilities
Jurisdiction Engine
Automatically determines which VAT rules apply based on vessel flag, charter route, embarkation/disembarkation points, and territorial water analysis.
- Multi-factor jurisdiction determination
- Treaty and exemption consideration
- Flag state rule application
- Place of supply determination
Rule Orchestration
Applies the correct calculation methodology for each scenario—Italian 70%, French pro-rata, standard EU rates, or complex multi-jurisdiction charters.
- Regulatory rule engine
- Methodology selection logic
- Rate determination algorithms
- Exception handling
Evidence Synthesis
Combines AIS position data, route analysis, and territorial classification into coherent, audit-ready documentation packages.
- Position data integration
- Territorial boundary analysis
- Time allocation calculations
- Document generation
Continuous Learning
Regulatory database updated as laws change across EU member states. New rules automatically incorporated into decision logic.
- Regulatory monitoring
- Rule base updates
- Version-controlled changes
- Backward compatibility
How BRAIN Processes a Charter
Data Collection
Charter details, vessel information, and planned itinerary fed into BRAIN.
Position Analysis
AIS data processed to determine territorial water allocation throughout charter.
Rule Application
BRAIN selects applicable jurisdiction and calculation methodology.
Output Generation
VAT calculation, evidence pack, and audit trail generated and blockchain-anchored.
System Architecture
Encoded Maritime Tax Expertise
BRAIN isn't just software—it's the distillation of decades of maritime VAT expertise from specialists who have handled thousands of charters across every major Mediterranean jurisdiction.
Transparent Decision Making
Unlike black-box AI, BRAIN provides complete transparency into every decision. See exactly which rules were applied, why a particular jurisdiction was selected, and how calculations were derived.
Decision Audit Trail
Every rule application logged with timestamp and reasoning
Rule References
Links to source regulations for each applied rule
Override Capability
Expert override with documented justification when needed
Let BRAIN Handle Your Maritime VAT
Focus on running your fleet. Let Phoenix AI BRAIN handle the compliance complexity.