Most boats within the European Union possess “Union status,” meaning that the required Value Added Tax (VAT) was already paid, typically by the first owner, relieving used boat buyers of VAT concerns. While customs officials rarely demand proof of this status and there is no blanket requirement to show proof every time a vessel returns from international waters, interpretations and enforcement of customs and VAT laws vary significantly between different EU countries and individual customs offices. To address these inconsistencies, the EU has introduced new guidelines to standardize regulations for recreational craft.
Source: yacht.de
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