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Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification

20-02-2015, 15:53

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Where do we flag our boat?

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Posted By GoingWalkabout

Re: Where do we flag our boat?

So it looks I can buy my boat in Europe and save big dollars with the fall of the Euro. Bring it into the USA and pay a duty of $18,000 for a $1,200,000 boat. Pay another $18,000 one time tax in...

Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification

20-02-2015, 15:38

Replies: 99

Where do we flag our boat?

Views: 14,988

Posted By GoingWalkabout

Re: Where do we flag our boat?

You've been great Dockhead. Thank you. :thumb:

I see the problem clearly now. Even with a Florida registration and a Florida certificate of title I will still be deemed a foreigner by the...

Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification

20-02-2015, 12:46

Replies: 99

Where do we flag our boat?

Views: 14,988

Posted By GoingWalkabout

Re: Where do we flag our boat?

Great info THANKS.

Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification

20-02-2015, 12:17

Replies: 99

Where do we flag our boat?

Views: 14,988

Posted By GoingWalkabout

Re: Where do we flag our boat?

OK. More facts for what it is worth from the US Gov.

A foreign flagged boat can apply for a cruising license. If you are a legal resident than you can easily renew this license. You apply...

Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification

20-02-2015, 11:33

Replies: 99

Where do we flag our boat?

Views: 14,988

Posted By GoingWalkabout

Re: Where do we flag our boat?

Now this is all over the place. Someone said you can't register a Foreign owned boat in Florida. I haven't found this restriction on any Florida Government site as of yet.

Someone said you...

Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification

20-02-2015, 11:01

Replies: 99

Where do we flag our boat?

Views: 14,988

Posted By GoingWalkabout

Re: Where do we flag our boat?

Thanks again. I'm looking at registration of a boat worth over a million. The State of Florida has a registration that cost less than $100 They also have a sales tax and a use tax. If you stay...

Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification

20-02-2015, 08:12

Replies: 99

Where do we flag our boat?

Views: 14,988

Posted By GoingWalkabout

Re: Where do we flag our boat?

:thumb: Thanks. In principle I don't like it. But as you say lots of people are doing it. They really should change the law for pleasure craft owners. Since I've been forced to read more on this...

Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification

20-02-2015, 08:04

Replies: 99

Where do we flag our boat?

Views: 14,988

Posted By GoingWalkabout

Re: Where do we flag our boat?

I'm thoroughly confused now. Just spent time on the UK Government site and I dont have to be a UK citizen. Added advantage would be easier European passage and the registration is for 5 years...

Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification

20-02-2015, 07:13

Replies: 99

Where do we flag our boat?

Views: 14,988

Posted By GoingWalkabout

Re: Where do we flag our boat?

I have found the answer on the US Government site. While it is only an FAQ answer and doesn't quote the specific law this is what they say.

"Citizenship is established by completion of form...

Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification

20-02-2015, 05:45

Replies: 99

Where do we flag our boat?

Views: 14,988

Posted By GoingWalkabout

Re: Where do we flag our boat?

A non citizen can be a controlling party of a US Corporation. A corporation has its own personage. Re-confirmed by the US Supreme Court in a recent ruling concerning political donations. Many...

Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification

20-02-2015, 05:08

Replies: 99

Where do we flag our boat?

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Posted By GoingWalkabout

Re: Where do we flag our boat?

US Citizens or US Residents? There is a difference. So which is it?

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