Returned Goods Relief (RGR) — EU Presence Certification
Evidence of the yacht’s presence in the EU over the last three years under the Returned Goods Relief scheme.
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Temporary Admission
Temporary admission
The 18-month VAT-free stay granted to private non-EU vessels in the EU fiscal territory, and the evidence of the entry date.
Private non-EU vessels are authorised to stay, without paying VAT, for 18 consecutive months in the fiscal territory of the EU. They must leave EU waters before the 18-month deadline; failing this, they are required to pay VAT on the value of the vessel. It is therefore strongly advised to provide evidence of the exact date of entry into EU waters, as well as the start point of the 18-month period.
For the customs authorities, this certificate provides proof of the “verbal declaration” made by the yacht’s agent (Cerfa N°15678-01 in France). Note that the declaration may be made, for example in France, even if the first country of entry is another one (typically Spain for vessels arriving from Gibraltar).
If you opt for our certificate, FLYN-YACHTING will follow the movements of the yacht for the period required to provide the necessary evidence.
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Sale in international waters
The conditions for selling a yacht outside the EU fiscal territory — or, conversely, for retaining the benefit of the VAT-paid status.
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