VAT little bit different

[siolaakis]

A boat, registered in the USA, coming to the EU and staying there more than 18 month will have to pay VAT. Can this boat then stay in the EU for an unlimited time (the visa for myself is not a problem I am a EU member)?
What happens when the non-EU boat which payed the VAT leaves the EU and returns again after some years - do I have to pay the VAT again?
Thanks a lot for your help Alois

 

[Talbot]

Best you get a written answer from Customs & Excise, as a verbal answer may not be 100% correct

 

[steve_cronin]

If you're boat's VAT status is "VAT Paid" I can't see how they can force it to leave or charge you again. The RCD compliance is of course a different matter.

Our boat is "VAT Paid" in Greece and the receipt is part of the "Ship's Papers" for life so we can go anywhere in Europe without being charged again.

Steve Cronin

 

[scarlett]

I think your VAT receipt is ok unless you sell the boat when it is outside the EU. If you contact C and R check this out to be sure. I have read about this problem in one of the mags.

 

[siolaakis]

Thank you very much for all the information.
Alois