Tax to pay on boat Import?

2Labs


Joined: 01/07/2010
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
06/11/2011 16:41

Hi,



I aws just wondering if anyone has information on the taxes to pay when importing a boat?. I cannot seem to find a definitive answer to this. Any help appreciated.



Stu.

dvdjohn


Joined: 27/10/2011
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
06/11/2011 19:05

Don't know about boats, but as I have said on a different thread you have to visit Guruk ( customs ) to get the correct answer, they are very friendly and will give you a quote there and then if you have all the details on what you want to import.

2Labs


Joined: 01/07/2010
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
06/11/2011 20:16

Thanks dvdjohn. My problem is that I dont even want to go looking at boats if the import is massive. I will call to the customs, ( I take it you mean at Kyrenia harbour? ) and ask as I have business there anyway.



Again thanks for your advice.



Stu.

dvdjohn


Joined: 27/10/2011
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
06/11/2011 20:47

HI Stu, No you will have to go to the main customs in Nicosia, you will turn left at the end of the dual carriage way at the round about, follow the next dual carriage way to the next set of lights, straight on until till you see the Mercedes outlet on the left set back turn left Gumruk is 100mtr on the right, if you miss the turn there is a set of lights just before a garage on the left, turn left here and go to the end turn right and you are at the merc garage.

Hope this is of some help, don't forget you will need some sort of details for them to assess.

andy2b123


Joined: 21/12/2010
Posts: 141

Message Posted:
06/11/2011 20:55

Depends where the boat is registered. If buying a new boat and registering it in the TRNC its expensive, that why many boats are registered in the UK or America

2Labs


Joined: 01/07/2010
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
06/11/2011 22:41

dvdjohn,



Again thanks. I think I went to that tax office when I brought my car over?. All the same, thanks for the detailed instructions.



Regards,



Stu.

2Labs


Joined: 01/07/2010
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
06/11/2011 22:42

andy2b123,



I am currently looking at america, and have a boat i am interested in but havent gone any further until I knew what I was up against.

Do you have any idea of the import taxes involved on a boat registered in the USA?



Regards,



Stu.

cockneylondon



Joined: 07/04/2010
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
07/11/2011 01:21

some years ago shipped 7m inboard overwas told taxes would be some £300 endid up closer to £3000 when arriving in cyprus if you can disguies it as fishing will be let off lightly

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
07/11/2011 05:01

If you intend keeping it afloat the first thing is to secure a bearth and that will not be easy.

andy2b123


Joined: 21/12/2010
Posts: 141

Message Posted:
07/11/2011 11:34

If it's registered in the USA it saves a great deal of money but you have to keep the American registration which costs. First of all you will need a bearth. I have a small fishing boat for sale with a bearth in Girne old Harbour, look on the "for sale page" for it.

2Labs


Joined: 01/07/2010
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
07/11/2011 13:10

Again,



Thanks for the info, all. I think I have a mooring sorted, not a berth. I will have to go to the tax office and check with them. I take it, this will be assessed much like cars using some sort of maritime Glass' Guide?



Stu.