EU VAT vs Covid19

[Timlich]

Hi All
There are already a number of threads on here about this topic but my question is specific. I fully understand the 18 month exemption rules for temporary import into EU countries. I have a boat currently lying in Spain. I was scheduled to be there late March before the s#&t hit the fan, to take the boat outside of the EU for 2 weeks (my current 18 months is up late this month), then returning to Spain for the 18 month reset.
Obviously this wasn't possible with the border closures and my plans were squashed.
Does anyone know if Covid 19 has been officially classified as Force Majeur and therefore a blanket extension granted for the 18 month exemption period?
Thanks

[ccannan]

I don’t know one way or the other. That said, having lived in Andalucia for 3 years and keeping my boat there for 3+ years, I wouldn’t concern myself. Andalusians are just not concerned about it. Don’t ask, don’t tell. If you get caught plead CoVid-19.

[Timlich]

Originally Posted by ccannan

I don’t know one way or the other. That said, having lived in Andalucia for 3 years and keeping my boat there for 3+ years, I wouldn’t concern myself. Andalusians are just not concerned about it. Don’t ask, don’t tell. If you get caught plead CoVid-19.

Thanks very much for the advice. That's pretty much where my thinking was headed too.

[cjenkins]

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