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List of Member Countries - Current cuntries in the EU.

VAT - Information on European Union Value Added Tax, including exemptions for non-EU yachts.

General

European Regulation on the movement of pet animals
DEFRA (UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/quarantine/regulation/eu_reg.htm
UK Defra's website has a lot of useful information on regulations on the movement of pet animals in and out of the UK, and within the EU, as well as a list of non-EU countries participating in the pet passport scheme.

JimB's Sail Europe
http://www.jimbaerselman.f2s.com/
Useful information on many cruising areas in Europe including comparison of different areas and clear information on formalities especially in Greece.

Reports

Update on Spanish Taxes applied to Foreign Registered Boats

March 2008 Greek Cruising Tax update & clarification

Passport stamps in Greece

The European Union (Customs, Immigration, VAT)

European Monetary Union (The Euro)

Romania and Bulgaria join The EU

Greek Cruising Taxes: Background

Response To News Report On Greek Yacht Taxes

Ten New Members Join European Union

Visas and Other Considerations for non-EU Sailors

Corinth Canal latest fees

Links

Cruising Club Of America
http://www.cruisingclub.org
"Cruising European Waters" is an invaluable guide and regularly updated. See Noonsite CruisingInformation for more information.

International Marine Certification Institute
http://www.imci.org
Information on EU (CE) certification.

Related News

Reminder of the Effect of the Schengen Regulations (14 Oct 2008)

Clarification Of Greek Cruising Regulations (12 Sep 2007)

Jersey Customs & Immigration Changes (03 Jul 2006)

Greeks Confiscate USA yacht for “cruising tax” (28 May 2006)

Greece Continues to Tax Visiting Yachts (18 May 2006)

Azores Raises VAT Level (06 Jul 2005)

Greek Cruising Tax Abolished (21 Mar 2004)

EU extends VAT grace period for non-EU boats to 18 months (12 Aug 2001)

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