Superyachts: Commercial Yachts in Greece

A commercial yacht, not imported into the EU and without EU VAT accounted for, can enter Greek waters following a sale in international waters and dock at Greek ports, provided exit and re-entry procedures are followed. There are no restrictions on cruising, port changes, refuelling, yard work, or duration of stay, except for chartering.

Required steps include completing exit formalities prior to the sale, obtaining a GPS plotter photo of the sale in international waters, ensuring the new certificate of registry is onboard at re-entry, having the bill of sale ready, completing arrival formalities, submitting a signed crew list, and providing the Greek agent’s authorisation.

Florence O’Hara
Juriste