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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-11-2011, 20:07
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Posted By Kojiro
Re: Sailing Yacht - Country of Registration

That's a good question.

My bill of sale quotes my ''old'' Australian residence, and my Australian passport. But then that's probably none of their business unless I'm importing? All I need to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-11-2011, 18:40
Replies: 59
Views: 10,458
Posted By Kojiro
Re: Sailing Yacht - Country of Registration

Jimbo,

Thanks.
I'm retired so tax status is probably a mute point.
What concerns me a bit is your point about the bureaucrat's view.

I've bought a boat in Greece, VAT free.....legal;
I...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-11-2011, 15:44
Replies: 59
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Posted By Kojiro
Re: Sailing Yacht - Country of Registration

I hold two passports (Australia, and UK) and currently reside in Australia.

Next year I will leave Australia for an indefinite period of time and sail my yacht progressively back towards Australia...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-11-2011, 15:28
Replies: 59
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Posted By Kojiro
Re: Sailing Yacht - Country of Registration

If my memory serves me correctly I recollect that even if you buy things in EU and pay VAT you can have the VAT refunded on departure from the EU.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-11-2011, 15:24
Replies: 59
Views: 10,458
Posted By Kojiro
Re: Sailing Yacht - Country of Registration

Beneteau 500,

I have bought the yacht and avoided VAT by being a resident of a non-EU country. It was originally VAT exempt as it was a commercial (charter) boat. Maybe the original owner will...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-11-2011, 23:16
Replies: 59
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Posted By Kojiro
Re: Sailing Yacht - Country of Registration

When you sailed the med on your British registered yacht what was its VAT status?

I've just bought a VAT exempt boat in Greece using my Australian passport.

I also have a UK passport and was...
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