Why www.vesselstatement.com was founded:
In 2018, the EU Commission decreed that a sharper definition of a seagoing vessel eligible for 0% VAT was necessary.
This was due to situations in EU member states where 0% tax deliveries had been applied too broadly.
As a result, court rulings mandated that operators and suppliers in European ports must now maintain written documentation
confirming the applicable 0% VAT status of cargo vessels.