There is much news regarding the repeal of the Spanish Matriculation Tax these days. This follows the announcement of the Spanish marine trade association, ANEN, that the Council of Ministers of Spain has removed the matriculation tax on leisure boats operating for charter in Spain.

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Norma Trease, Director of Salamanca Marine, has commented on the repeal of the Spanish Matriculation Tax, on behalf of Marina Port Vell: “Needless to say, all of us at Marina Port Vell are thrilled to hear the news about the Matriculation Tax being repealed, and hope it will be implemented soon. Spain has proved itself a leader in recognizing the vital importance and beneficial financial impact that yachting brings to the country. This will have a dramatically positive effect on the entire nautical community in the islands as well as the mainland and create many new jobs; the officials should be saluted for their forward-thinking vision.”