Greek Cruising Tax Abolished

Created by doina. Last modified on 2004-03-21 14:47:00
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Topic: European Union
Countries: Greece

Reports are the Greek Government has passed a new law (L.3182/2003) which abolishes the “traffic dues” (a.k.a. “Cruising Tax) for EU flagged cruising yachts. EU boats will now only need a “Transit Log Book” which costs Euro30.

As for non-EU yachts it seems the cruising tax will still be levied as the main pressure was coming from EU members and a recent EU Brussels court decision which declared the cruising tax on EU vessels illegal under EU rules/laws.

A special discount is being offered on mooring fees to all boats flying a non-EU flag from this year in Gouvia, Lefkas, Kalamata and Zea Marinas. The discount varies according to length of stay and aims to relieve boat owners from taxation imposed during their stay in Greece.

Thanks to Ray Holland for alerting Noonsite to this development, and to K & G Marinas for allowing us to publish the above information from their February 2004 newsletter. Visit their website for more details of their marinas, http://www.medmarinas.com