Background  For many years, Portugal has had a national “Circulation Tax” – effectively a Road Tax on all vehicles – but which applies to recreational yachts and motorboats, as well as to private aircraft!  This tax is administered by local tax offices and this has led to differences in interpretation between locations. A new law […]

By the letter of the law, any yacht visiting Portugal is liable for “Light Dues”, to help to pay for the up-keep of Navigation aids. A visitor staying for less than 6 months is charged €2 –but in reality is rarely challenged for it and few bother until caught. If staying longer, the annual cost […]