Thanks for the input. The boat was in France on the night of Brexit so that's ok. I have the original VAT exemption certificate from when she was built so I would have thought I'd be covered. Unless I'm missing something. 

I suspect you're right, but it's proving remarkably difficult to get a definitive answer here in France. The authorities like to get their fingers into every aspect of your life if they can, especially if they can charge a fee or a tax.

Hi, I suspect no one can answer this, but I thought I'd give it a go anyway. I have found a buyer for my yacht Alianco, which I advertised here.

I am a British citizen with residency in France where she is sitting in a boatyard.

I couldn't continue on the SSR which runs out in April since I don't live there anymore so I have registered her in Poland.

The buyer is an American who is selling up and coming to live aboard in the med and further afield.

He is paying me in sterling directly into my UK account. 

We have put together an inventory including all known problems and making it clear the buyer will be fully responsible for ascertaining the condition and suitability of everything that comes with the sale. We will both sign this (mostly for my benefit).

After he has bought it we will change the Polish registration over to him.

My question is, what legal paperwork do I need to sell her and in whose jurisdiction?

Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks