October 24, 2016
A new taxation law affecting yachts in Greece still appears to be in a stalemate position with no forward movement since the law was confirmed in August.
But the Cruising Association is still in talks with the Greek Ministry of shipping regarding the collection and enforcement process of the tax as well as the unfairness of some elements of the tax.
The CA hopes that as in 2013/14, when the Ministry took nearly all the CA’s points on board resulting in a major change to Port Police duties, that they will listen again.
CA member, Chris Robb, said: ‘Through our contacts in the Greek Ministry of shipping it is clear that there has been no forward movement on the Proposed Greek Tax on Yachts. Despite the tax having been written into law two months ago, the entire taxation packages are, at the moment, under the scrutiny of the Troika before release around Christmas 2016.'