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transporting a canal boat Importing – Ireland (Rep.) to UK
shinydunf posted a topic in General Boating
Hi there, I’ve found my dream Cruiser at a price I can afford, however it’s in the Republic of Ireland, and I live in London. Having done some research into how to do this/what’d be required/cost/logistics companies, I’m stumped. Lots of the stuff I’m finding is talking about yachts and Malta and Brexit and the tax implications. Here are the dimensions of the boat I’m looking at bringing over: LOA: 10.29m / 33’9” Beam: 3.61m / 11’10” Can anyone recommend any logistics companies, and are there any other aspects I’d need to consider? (I read via another post on this forum that a police escort would potentially be required for boats wider that 3.5m: … Also, presumably I’d need to pay 20% VAT on the purchase price…? Here’s what I’m thinking I’d need, transport-wise: LORRY: Longford > Dún Laoghaire FERRY: Dún Laoghaire > Holyhead LORRY: Holyhead > London So that’s be 1.5hrs by road in Ireland, then ferry, then 5.5hrs by road in the UK – unless I get the boat dropped at a waterway via which I can reach London on my newly acquired boat?! I have time (not £££) on my side at the moment. Any advice/pointers very much appreciated! (P.S. I plan to be a continuous cruiser when I finally get on the water, and have been researching for three years… So with this – and the facts that I’ve spoken with lots of (ex-) boat-dwelling friends and acquaintances AND have a good boat-builder/several carpenter friends, I’m confident I’m now in a good position and know what it’ll take to make the move onto water.)- 23 replies
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Hi Guys, I am looking at UK builders (for cost and quality) for a widebeam to transport into Ireland. We don't have many canal boat builders here in Ireland so I looked further afield... So will I pay tax on import or if the tax is paid in the UK are there no additional import costs? In the meantime I have emailed revenue/customs to check to see what they have to say, but thought I would double check here if anyone has experience there. Also does anyone know if UK 'zero-rated' boats could apply in my case?
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Hello folks, We have a question regarding whether there is VAT to pay on importing a boat please? We are looking at buying a boat in the UK, where (we assume) VAT will have been paid on the initial purchase. If we then export it to France, presumably the French Customs peeps will want proof that VAT has been paid? If so, how do we acquire that info if the boat is 20/30/40 years old please? (I imagine a lot of paperwork goes astray after decades ;-) ) Many thanks in advance.