buying abroad

[harpoon]

Any info please on buying a vessel from the usa?

Specifically, tax implications ie is VAT applicable?

The vessel was built in the UK but has been out of the country for an unknown number of years (guess 10?).

And any other hints and tips welcome.

regards, gm

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Gavin,

Search the forum under 'CE' and you'll get your answers.......

 

[harpoon]

hi tried CE. No joy. Any other hints?

 

[BrendanS]

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