Graham376
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A very expensive experience for one couple, although found not guilty, it cost them €20k+
VAT problems in Italy, boat impounded.
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Tranona
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Already posted on another VAT thread. Their position is very complicated as they (on the face of it) breached the conditions of the "Sailaway" scheme and were not eligible for TA. So not surprising they had hassle in Italy and no doubt prompted by the potential 250k+ euros of VAT at stake.
RunAgroundHard
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They were found not guilty of any VAT related crime. However, if the commentary is to believed the real issue is the zealous behavior of the authorities in Italy and Cagliari in particular. The claims in the video remind me of shakedowns more akin to mobster behavior.
Tranona
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Strictly speaking they were not found "not guilty" but rather no action was taken (eventually). While it seems rather heavy handed that maybe reflect the level of potential VAT avoidance in that part of the world. After all there was well over 250k euros of VAT involved and the owners had put together a complicated ownership set up to avoid paying it.