Buying a used sailboat, U.S.A VS Europe
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I would be interested in the process and or restrictions in buying a boat in Australia vs Europe. I’m seeing more and more boats coming up on the market from the Pacific side. I’m planning on spending the most time in the Caribbean and Pacific, not even planning on Europe, so would it be more reasonable to find a vessel in the area. Tks
I would like to thank the couple for taking the time to inform and alert us on some of the issues involved.
However, there were many topics covered in an ad-hoc way. Interesting and Important topics.
It made it difficult to follow and to determine where emphasis should be placed. When I get some time, I'll post my itemized comments.
So, overall, I see it as a good and useful video to start the research in these areas and topics that were addressed.
Thank you, Chris, for hosting. Indeed, FANTASTIC information.
Be patient the EU will be gone along with VAT soon
Sounds like a big pain in the wazooooooo
Countries have until November 2023 for full compliance … so it’s going to be hit or miss with wiggle room.
If the boat is that unicorn vessel that requires nothing but a crew to sail after purchase that takes only a week to complete survey, test sail and paperwork signed … you should be good … it might be easier to have brokerage lawyers handle footwork
My thoughts of Fly There, Buy There and sail her home after 18mo of cruising the Med are pretty much dead in the water.
Thanks for the interview with a lovely couple.
You can buy a boat in Europe, using a Delaware Corporation easily. to avoid paying VAT or American taxes. You don't have to move it immediately, you have 18 months. Also, when it comes to selling the boat, if you have bought it using a Delaware corporation you can simply sell the corporation with the boat in it and the buyer does not have to pay taxes either. Please don't just assume this is "Impossible" it's very possible. You have to be a bit courageous. I'd say for those who want to sail the boat in the Med it's great. There is the problem of the 90 days for a non-EU person. But there are still places you can cruise to that are gorgeous during those times.
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Hi Folks. I'm currently in England. After my boat deal in Greece fell through a couple of weeks ago I decided to head out to Croatia, to look for my boat. I'll be there next Wednesday.