What is the cheapest country to buy a boat?

As a rough guide boats tend to be cheapest in Europe, more expensive in the US and most expensive in Australia. If you have sailed across oceans before and the boat is in a distant port, this might be another opportunity for an adventure.

Why are boats cheaper in Europe?

Boats are cheaper in Europe because more boats are available there(including used ones), reducing the price due to more supply than demand. However, buying a boat in Europe and using it at your place could sometimes result in paying more money on transport, taxes, electric changes, etc., than gains.

How do you buy a sailboat in another country?

Do you want to buy a boat abroad? Find here everything you need to know from a fiscal and bureaucratic point of view on buying a yacht or a boat in Europe.

Do you pay VAT on a second hand boat?

If you are buying a second hand boat and the seller is VAT registered, then VAT may be due on the sale price. In respect of yachts imported from outside to within the EU, VAT should be paid at the time and place of import. It is assessed on the value of the yacht at the time of import.

Why are boats so cheap in Croatia?

Why Are Boats Cheaper in Croatia? Market forces can be hard to pin down. However, in this case, boat prices are cheaper due to increased supply and a lower standard of living when compared to the US and UK. Croatia has a thriving charter industry that requires regular upgrades to charter fleets.

Is Portugal good for sailing?

With its mild climate, bright sunshine and favourable winds, sailing along the Portuguese coast is a great pleasure. As always in the Atlantic Ocean, it is sometimes calm for a relaxed spot of sailing, and sometimes more temperamental, offering challenges that require a lot of energy.

How do I avoid VAT on a boat?

It is possible to buy a boat without paying VAT if the intention is to keep it permanently outside the EU. The yacht must be exported by a non-EU resident within six months of its delivery, and within two months if the purchaser is an eligible EU resident.

What does tax not paid on a boat mean?

a) The most common situation of a ‘tax not paid’ boat is simply a that it was registered in the Channel Islands, or somewhere else outside the EEA VAT area. In that case it can come into the UK for up to 18 months before paying VAT, but VAT will have to be paid at the end of that period if it is to stay in EEA waters.

How do I avoid paying VAT on a boat?

Do I need a Licence for a boat UK?

Do I need a boating licence in the UK? You do need a licence before you’re allowed to boat on any inland waterways in the UK, such as the Thames or the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads. To get a boat licence, all you need is boat insurance and a boat safety scheme certificate (BSSC).