🚤 Checklist for Registering a Boat in Poland
(For EU Citizens Buying a Boat in the EU)
📜 1️⃣ Boat Documents
✅ Bill of Sale or VAT Invoice (proof of ownership, preferably in Polish or English)
✅ Previous Registration Certificate (if the boat was previously registered)
✅ CE Certificate (required for boats manufactured after 1998)
✅ Hull Identification Number (HIN/WIN) – required for boats produced after 1998
✅ Declaration of Conformity (CE Compliance Document) (confirming the boat meets EU standards)
💰 2️⃣ Proof of Tax Payments (VAT, Customs – if applicable)
📌 If the boat is new and purchased in the EU:
✅ Invoice with VAT included or proof of VAT payment in the country of purchase
📌 If the boat is used and comes from the EU:
✅ Document confirming previous registration in the EU (e.g., old registration certificate)
✅ No VAT payment required in Poland, if VAT was already paid in another EU country
📌 If the boat was imported from outside the EU (e.g., USA, Switzerland):
✅ Customs Clearance Document (SAD – Single Administrative Document)
✅ Proof of Customs Duty and VAT Payment
🆔 3️⃣ Owner’s Documents (EU Citizen)
✅ Passport or National ID Card
✅ Address of Residence in the EU
✅ Taxpayer Identification Number (if required by the country of residence)
✅ Power of Attorney (if the registration is handled by an agent or company)
⚙️ 4️⃣ Technical Documents
✅ Boat Specifications (length, width, displacement, engine power)
✅ Engine Documentation (serial number, year of manufacture, power output)
✅ Technical Inspection Certificate (if required for a specific type of boat)
📝 5️⃣ Fees & Application Forms
✅ Completed Boat Registration Application Form
✅ Proof of Registration Fee Payment
✅ Liability Insurance (if required, e.g., for larger vessels)
⚠️ Additional Information for Foreigners Registering a Boat in Poland
✔️ No need to reside in Poland, but a local mailing address is required (e.g., via an agent)
✔️ No need for a Polish PESEL number
✔️ Polish registration is valid for 10 years with no annual fees
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