And, most intriguingly of all, could this be a protection against the now infamous coast guard “safety inspection” boardings?
Jeremy Hoyland notes that “Sales Tax tends to translate to VAT or TVA if you’re french and there are issues as to how long you can keep a boat where without paying it.” I believe sales tax rates in Europe make US taxes look positively benign: I seem to remember rates of 17% or thereabouts. Flag of Convenience definitely looks tempting.
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- I would like to study Marine Engineering at an institution other than the CCGC and work for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) after I graduate. Does the CCG offer financial aid during the study period for those who are interested in employment with the CCG?
- And, most intriguingly of all, could this be a protection against the now infamous coast guard "safety inspection" boardings?
- Will NOAA ENC®s be updated via the U.S. Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners?
