Yacht Charter VAT by Country 2024 Guide

Charter Yachts are listed excluding the VAT (Value Added Tax) because the amounts differ from yacht to yacht and might even be different for an individual yacht within the season. Please inquire and we will provide specific details of the yacht and dates.

VAT is paid along with your final charter fee, typically one month before the start of your trip. This payment is managed by the Fiscal Agent, ensuring everything is taken care of in advance.

After signing the charter contract and before boarding, you’ll need to make a few payments: the charter fee, Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA), VAT, and sometimes additional fees like delivery or security deposits. There are no unexpected costs; everything is clearly outlined in your agreement. Our goal is to make booking your superyacht charter easy and stress-free, so you can focus on enjoying your journey, knowing all financial details are securely handled ahead of time.

VAT (Value Added Tax) is generally tied to the location where your yacht charter begins, regardless of where the itinerary takes you afterward. This means that the VAT is due to the authorities of the country where the charter starts, and the rate is based on that country’s regulations.

Example Explanation:

If you start your yacht charter in Antibes, France, you are obligated to pay VAT to the French authorities, even if your journey ends in a different country, such as Dubrovnik, Croatia. The VAT is calculated according to the French VAT rate because the service (the yacht charter) was initiated in France.

VAT is only charged on the base charter price, not on the Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA). However, for all-inclusive charters, VAT is calculated on the entire cost of the charter, which includes all services and provisions. This setup is especially beneficial for clients who have previously chartered an all-inclusive catamaran in the Caribbean.