Croatia’s marinas
and yacht charters!

Croatia is a very attractive place for marinas, yacht charter and yacht owners who wish to keep their yachts in Europe, but not within the European Union to save the value-added tax on the purchase price.If you want to read more....

The Croatian coast, undoubtedly the most indented coast of the Mediterranean, with its numerous islands, coves, beaches, bays, small ports and its numerous yacht ports, represents a real heaven for navigation experts. The natural diversity of the Croatian coast allows you to holiday and stay in diverse surroundings.

Croatia is a paradise for yacht charter, yacht marinas and yachtsmen who wish to keep their yachts in europe and at the same.

Since Croatia is not a EU member, you do not have to pay VAT on a yacht purchased within the EU if the yacht is registered and exported out of EU territory. Yacht owners with Croatian residence permits can sail into EU waters for up to 18 months in any 24 months period without paying VAT on the yacht. Every yacht must be registered in an internationally recognized jurisdiction to provide proof of nationality and ownership. A yacht assumes the nationality of the jurisdiction where it is registered and is therefore subject to the regulations laid down by the governing register.

With respect to the spectacular nature, rich culture and history, favorable tax situation and non-membership in the EU, Croatia is therefore a real paradise for yacht owners who wish to keep their yachts in marinas in Europe and at the same time legally avoid taxes and restrictions of the ever-growing EU regulations. In summary, yacht owners, even if EU citizens, can benefit in many ways:

VAT-free Purchase of Yacht - Since Croatia is not a member of the EU, the VAT on their purchased yacht can legally be avoided if the yacht is registered and exported out of EU territory, for example registered in Guernsey, Gibraltar or St. Vincent and brought to Croatia, even if the yachtsmen have Croatian residence permits.

Residence in Croatia - Yachtsmen with Croatian residence permits who stay in Croatia continuously no longer than one year for the purpose of tourism, health or similar personal needs can sail with their foreign registered yacht in Croatian waters without paying import duties and VAT, and also in EU waters for up to 18 months in any 24 months period. (It must be noted that some EU members apply this rule differently). Such yachtsmen can keep their yacht in Croatia without paying import duties and VAT without a time limit.

VAT-free Spare Parts and Equipment - Spare parts and additional yacht equipment remain duty-free and VAT-free if the yacht is under a foreign flag and is moored in Croatia.
Select one of Croatias marinas for your yacht or choose one of the best yacht charter companies to start your 2007 sailing tour.