buying an EU flagged cruiser in a non EU country

[BillStreet]

Hi, I live in Turkey and have the chance to buy a boat flagged Austrian. I want to re-register the boat British. However, will the boat have to be VAT paid for me to visit EU ports? The boat is a 1985 year manufactured boat. Can anyone help please?

 

[Divemaster1]

Not to visit, as long as it is for less than 6 Months (I believe)...., but if you plan to keep her in the EU, then VAT and CE certification will be required.

edit ...

Not sure about CE certificate for a 1985 vessel, but suspect it will be considered a new import int EU, so in this case will be required.

 

[BillStreet]

Thanks Divemaster1, I only intend to visit the Greek Islands in her. Do you or anyone have any experience of Greek Customs officials and their paperwork requirements.

 

[epervier]

ask Jez, I think you'll find he's experienced with Greek custom officers! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[BillStreet]

Thanks dbrown,
could you put jez in touch with me at
billstreet1305@gmail.com

 

[Talbot]

If you are going to register as british, and the boat has valid VAT status at the moment, and providing the sale/transfer takes place in an EU port, then you should be able to maintain VAT status provided you are very careful with the paperwork