Hey all, I saw this thread on Englishforum and it gave me an idea:
http://www.englishforum.ch/transportation-driving/43045-buying-motorcycle-uk.html#post548710
Basically, the guy bought a bike(read: motorcycle) in the UK where they are much cheaper. I want to the same thing in France or Italy. I'm looking at picking up a Ducati and paying in Euros to gain on the exchange rate, and also avoid having to pay these ridiculous customs fees at least until I am ready to sell or leave the country.
Apparently, as a foreign national on a short-term permit I can import a vehicle I've owned less than 6 months and defer taxes for up to two years.
http://www.ezv.admin.ch/zollinfo_privat/00417/00419/index.html?lang=en
Has anyone ever done this before? If so, I'd love to hear how it went.
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Buying a French/Italian motorcycle and avoiding import taxes
Sep 14, 2009 @ 13:49
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Hey all, I saw this thread on Englishforum and it gave me an idea:
http://www.englishforum.ch/transportation-driving/43045-buying-motorcycle-uk.html#post548710
Basically, the guy bought a bike(read: motorcycle) in the UK where they are much cheaper. I want to the same thing in France or Italy. I'm looking at picking up a Ducati and paying in Euros to gain on the exchange rate, and also avoid having to pay these ridiculous customs fees at least until I am ready to sell or leave the country.
Apparently, as a foreign national on a short-term permit I can import a vehicle I've owned less than 6 months and defer taxes for up to two years.
http://www.ezv.admin.ch/zollinfo_privat/00417/00419/index.html?lang=en
Has anyone ever done this before? If so, I'd love to hear how it went.
TheMoneySep 14, 2009 @ 13:49
http://www.englishforum.ch/transportation-driving/43045-buying-motorcycle-uk.html#post548710
Basically, the guy bought a bike(read: motorcycle) in the UK where they are much cheaper. I want to the same thing in France or Italy. I'm looking at picking up a Ducati and paying in Euros to gain on the exchange rate, and also avoid having to pay these ridiculous customs fees at least until I am ready to sell or leave the country.
Apparently, as a foreign national on a short-term permit I can import a vehicle I've owned less than 6 months and defer taxes for up to two years.
http://www.ezv.admin.ch/zollinfo_privat/00417/00419/index.html?lang=en
Has anyone ever done this before? If so, I'd love to hear how it went.
TheMoneySep 14, 2009 @ 13:49
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