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The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), European Boating Industry (EBI), European Boating Association (EBA), British Marine (BM) and the UK’s Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have issued a clarification on certification requirements for second-hand boats in trade between the EU and UK post-Brexit.
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New guidance on Post-Brexit EU VAT status of second hand boats 0shares
Marine organisations in the UK and EU have come together to release guidance on the EU VAT status of second hand boats following Brexit
Confusion over the VAT status of second hand boats in Europe following Brexit has led to the guidance being issued. Credit: Getty
Confusion over the EU VAT status of second hand boats following Brexit has led to leading marine bodies in Europe and the UK collaborating to issue new guidance.
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), European Boating Industry (EBI), European Boating Association (EBA), British Marine (BM) and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) joined forces to provide clarification on EU VAT and customs for recreational boat owners and companies.
8th April 2021
Unprecedented declaration of unity: the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), European Boating Industry (EBI), European Boating Association (EBA), British Marine (BM) and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) joined forces to provide clarification on VAT and customs for recreational boating companies and users
Following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, there have been many questions that have caused confusion and uncertainty for the leisure marine sector both in the UK and in the EU27. Arguably, the biggest has been around the VAT status of recreational craft at the end of the transition period.
In an unprecedented declaration of unity, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), European Boating Industry (EBI), European Boating Association (EBA), British Marine (BM) and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) joined forces to provide clarification on VAT and customs for recreational boating companies and users. Showi
8 April 2021 09:30 Events
Francesca Webster
The RAI Amsterdam has just announced plans for the METSTRADE exhibition 2021, set to go ahead from 16th - 18th November. METSTRADE is the world’s largest exhibition of equipment, materials and systems for the international leisure marine industry. The exhibition has been organised in association with ICOMIA, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations, and will include three dedicated areas of expertise: the SuperYacht Pavilion, the Marina & Yard Pavilion and the Construction Material Pavilion.
Photo: SuperYacht TimesOver 1,100 exhibitors have already enlisted, so preparations are well underway, but for those who aren’t able to attend due to cross-border restrictions, Niels Klarenbleek, the director of METSTRADE, has ensured there is a comprehensive digital package.