en.Wedoany.com Reported - Marina Vela in Barcelona has obtained a license allowing non-EU-owned, non-EU-flagged yachts to operate under the Inward Processing Relief (IPR) regime within the marina. This customs procedure enables non-EU-flagged yachts to be temporarily imported into Spain for repairs, refits, or installation of spare parts without paying 21% VAT or customs duties.

Yachts can complete IPR formalities while staying at Marina Vela before heading to the shipyard, or continue operating under the regime after returning to the marina from the shipyard. A spokesperson for the marina stated that this is a significant development for yachts wishing to winter at Marina Vela.

The spokesperson noted that Barcelona and its surrounding areas have become a leading hub for refit and repair, and this new license will further enhance the advantages and flexibility for yachts choosing to winter here while simultaneously carrying out technical work.

Marina Vela, part of the Azulona Marinas portfolio, offers berths for yachts ranging from 12 to 90 meters in length. According to the marina, with advance planning and proper customs procedures handled by the yacht's agent, the IPR process can be established before the yacht's arrival, helping to ensure that refit projects, technical work, spare parts, and related services are efficiently organized from the initial stages. This new status enhances Marina Vela's operational flexibility, providing streamlined customs clearance options for yachts choosing Barcelona for refits, routine maintenance, upgrades, and operational support.

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