Here's the conundrum:
boat is in
Malta, needs stuff on it eg life raft other
gear plus all our own personal belongings from
South Africa. Do I:
a) try and buy all stuff in
Malta which may not be convenient or cheapest and will carry VAT
b) Buy everything in
South Africa and ship it all in one go which may be convenient but not cheapest to start with, plus shippage and may be dificult to claim any tax back as stuff is on
shipping box
c) buy each item at best place and then ship, which may be best for
buying but sdeliverty costs may build up and will come in in dribs and drabs.
Do I hope that by writing "For yacht xxxx in transit" avoids
import duty or do I need an agent?
Where is best to get these things anyway?(A list can be provided!)
I am sure someone has thought all this through and done it before so thought it best to ask - you don't know what you don't know! Now, ask me about dog
training, that's another matter...!