Depending on exactly what is happening with the boat will determine the Customs Process we have to follow. This might mean a temporary admission or a permanent export.

So for example if you wish to take your boat into Europe for a season or two, we can arrange a Temporary Admission - a TA - so as to avoid you paying any Customs duty or local VAT. Should you later choose to transport the boat back here to the UK, again you will avoid paying anything to Customs.

The boat sales market in the UK is a stronger one than in Europe, and it is common practise for owners to transport their boats back here when they are ready to sell. As long as the boat has previously been in the UK under the current ownership - proof of original VAT paid, as well as proof of storage/mooring are required - there is no VAT or duty to pay on its arrival at the UK border.

We work with a Customs agent here in the UK, who like ourselves specialises in boats. We work alongside them to ensure we get your boat to where it needs to be, with as least friction as possible.

We have found since Brexit that no two jobs are the same, and if you are seriously looking at re-locating your boat, its best to talk with Geoff first who can explain the various options for you, and then quote you for the transport as well as the customs handling charges.