Greek shipowners: Higher taxes will trigger out-flagging

Greek carriers will be among the highest taxpayers by international standards as a result of new EU tax regulations, says the president of the Union of Greek Shipowners, who warns of out-flagging.
Photo: Ritzau Scanpix/AP/Dimitri Messinis
Photo: Ritzau Scanpix/AP/Dimitri Messinis
BY OLE ANDERSEN

Greek carriers risk paying what could be the highest taxation in the shipping industry compared to other nations if the EU Commission's requirements for steeper taxation of the country's carriers is carried out.

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