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The customs process<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Customs; how to navigate the confusion!<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Since Brexit 2020, we have continued to make transits in and out of Europe, as well as Norway and Switzerland. The process is now more complicated as you can imagine with more\u00a0red-tape and Customs intervention; which varies from country to country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Although any of our advice shared with you cannot be legally binding, we can certainly point you in the right direction for actual legal advice if required.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\u201cWe are using Boat Transport Ltd. the 3rd year now to bring our Classic Sailing Yacht from the UK to the Mediterranean and back. They are very reliable and helpful, the organisation and communication is great. We can highly recommend them.\u201d
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\u201cBoat Transport moved my boat in Feb 2021 from St Malo to Surbiton. It was the first one they had moved since Brexit. I was a bit apprehensive, wondering if my boat would ever make it back or if I would be stung with some unknown duty or VAT. But no, all went perfectly. There was more paperwork to do but between their customs agent and themselves all went without a hitch. I must admit to being relieved when it went through the border and back to its new home\u201d.
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