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Boat registers in Europe Can someone enlighten me on the subject: Boat register? If I buy a boat in Europe (VAT Paid) Do I need to register the boat? I can see that all Italian boats have a register number on the side. Is that because of tax? Does any one know the rules en France or the UK for pleasure boats where no commercial activities are involved? I understand that boats over a certain size probably need to be registered for safety rules. Someone told me that boats build before 1998 and are outside Europe do not have EC mark and cannot be registered in Europe – meaning that I cannot by an Classic Swan in the US and get it to Europe? Thank you for any comments! |
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Dear Onabe,
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That is a very complicated question ... and "Europe" is by no means united in this case, only insofar as the countries accept each other's procedures. For Germany, that means a mandatory ship certificate if the boat is longer than 15 m (and provided the home port is in Germany). If the boat is shorter, you can choose between the ship certificate and the flag certificate which basically proves your ownership and entitles you to fly the German flag. One of these two you must have if you plan to cruise in France (there it is mandatory). CE certification has nothing to do with it, as far as I know. VAT is another can of worms. If you buy a boat in the EC with VAT paid, make sure you have a paper that confirms the VAT-paid-status. If you buy a boat in the US, it needs to be imported to the EC which means that you can and must pay the VAT in the first country you come to. As the VAT rates differ, choose wisely.
Hope that helps a bit -
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Dear One-a-be
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Dear one a be,
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Gents,
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My experience. |
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Attached is a link to whathttp://www.rya.org.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/legal/Web%20Documents/Legal%20Leaflets/Members%20Advice/Boat%20Registration%20in%20the%20UK/BOAT%20REGISTRATION%20IN%20THE%20UK.pdf happens in the UK. Good luck Cheers Adrian |
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http://www.pavillon-hollandais.com/?lang=en
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Hi Arielle,
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