RCD

[Wansworth]

Canadian yacht in Cadiz sailed over sometime,what questions do I need to ask about it’s legal status in Europe,according to email it is without a flag so purchaser can chooseSpanish orPolish.I thought it had to comply toexacting eu standards?

 

[Stemar]

If it's still registered in Canada, prepare for an administrative nightmare, payment of VAT, etc. Personally, it would have to be something VERY special and at a VERY good price before I'd go near it.

If it's EU registered, it's probably safe to assume that someone's jumped through the necessary hoops already

 

[Raw]

It’s all about the history of the vessel, this page may help

Recreational Craft Directive for private boats - Rugby Boats

 

[Tranona]

Can of worms. Boats imported from outside the EU since 1997 must normally comply with the RCD at the time of importation and pay VAT. There are however reliefs, the most common of which is temporary admission that would allow for example a Canadian resident and EU visitor to keep his boat in the EU nominally for 18 months, but renewable under certain circumstances. However this does not allow him to sell the boat for use in the EU. The other relief is returning resident that would allow the same Canadian to take up residence in the EU and bring the boat with him as part of his assets. After a qualifying period he could then sell it in the EU. The operation of these reliefs is the responsibility of the state where they are claimed and I would imagine the Spanish custom are very strict on this.

My guess is that the boat has been sailed to Spain and probably entered legally under TA and then the owner has changed his plans! If it is legit expect to see a Certificate of Conformity and a receipt from customs for payment of VAT.

 

[Wansworth]

Can of worms. Boats imported from outside the EU since 1997 must normally comply with the RCD at the time of importation and pay VAT. There are however reliefs, the most common of which is temporary admission that would allow for example a Canadian resident and EU visitor to keep his boat in the EU nominally for 18 months, but renewable under certain circumstances. However this does not allow him to sell the boat for use in the EU. The other relief is returning resident that would allow the same Canadian to take up residence in the EU and bring the boat with him as part of his assets. After a qualifying period he could then sell it in the EU. The operation of these reliefs is the responsibility of the state where they are claimed and I would imagine the Spanish custom are very strict on this.

My guess is that the boat has been sailed to Spain and probably entered legally under TA and then the owner has changed his plans! If it is legit expect to see a Certificate of Conformity and a receipt from customs for payment of VAT.

Thanks