Greece: News Flash Regarding the TEPAI (New Cruising Tax) —

Published: 2019-03-29 00:00:00
Countries: Greece

The Cruising Association have reported today that there has at last been a breakthrough regarding the TEPAI, with the Greeks agreeing to delay this new tax until 2nd May.

The formal announcement of this will be later today (29th March 2019).

They have also published important concessions :

1. Yachts hauled out of the water are automatically deemed "Out of Use" - in their description, "Not in Greek Waters". There is no need to file you ship's papers when hauled out. This will remove a significant issue.

Note: Yachts "Out of Use" but still in the water, are required to file their ship's papers with Customs (Transit Log) or Port Police (DEKPA).

2. Initially, you may back pay tax if you "willingly" go and pay it, if you are found to be unpaid - and will therefore avoid a fine.

Chris Robb of the CA who has worked long and hard to get some concessions from the Greek government told Noonsite, "There are still further issues needing clarification, but the main issues of initial fines has been passed. We still expect that there may be queues at the Port Police at the end of each month, but much of the pressure has been lifted from them".

The Greek Press release is here: https://www.aade.gr/polites/etepai

The PDFs to look at are the second of each group in English. Note that they have not as yet been updated with the changes.

‏Source www.noonsite.com