tomcourtney
Member
Posted in Scuttlebut but thought I’d post here as well…
A friend of ours with a uk registered boat has been refused a Transit Log. Despite showing proof of vat paid in another eu country 20 years ago The Greek customs have asked for proof the vat has never been refunded, despite the accepted fact that it is practically impossible for a private citizen to achieve this.
He has applied to the country where the vat was paid for evidence that the vat has never been reclaimed but has been unsuccessful in getting evidence to prove a negative.
He may be forced to leave Greek waters shortly, the Cruising Association has not been able to offer any practical assistance.
Anyone else ‘in this boat’?
Any ideas?
A friend of ours with a uk registered boat has been refused a Transit Log. Despite showing proof of vat paid in another eu country 20 years ago The Greek customs have asked for proof the vat has never been refunded, despite the accepted fact that it is practically impossible for a private citizen to achieve this.
He has applied to the country where the vat was paid for evidence that the vat has never been reclaimed but has been unsuccessful in getting evidence to prove a negative.
He may be forced to leave Greek waters shortly, the Cruising Association has not been able to offer any practical assistance.
Anyone else ‘in this boat’?
Any ideas?
