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I can stay in the EU for 18 months without paying the value added tax but any time out of water for repairs can be deducted. Does anyone know the procedure with the French officials.
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I don't believe that the TIR provisions have an allowance for
repair time. But other aspects of the EU
customs and VAT code do allow the temporary importation for
repair, without VAT being applied. Unless you are likely to exceed the 18 month TIR, I would not do anything other then ensure you can show you didn't exceed the 18 months. Note that with agreement with local customs the 18 month period can be extended to 24 months. Also Th period can be extended by putting the
boat in "bond". but this only really applies to the country in question. Don't be surprised if the local customs and VAT people know little about it. If possible just stay within the 18 month TIR period ( TIR: Temporary
Import Relief) dave