Yacht Registration - Guernsey
Guernsey Yacht Registration
The Guernsey registry is also part of the Red Ensign group is open to pleasure yachts up to 150 GT. The principal port of registry is Guernsey.
Yacht Registration – Guernsey
Guernsey Yacht Registration
- Guernsey is a neutral, politically stable and well-regarded jurisdiction
- Regulated by the United Kingdom’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA)
- Neutral port of registry marked on the vessel, with ‘Guernsey’, holding the reputation of a quality register that is familiar to port and customs authorities around the world
- Wealth of experience – many yachts currently on the register
- Competitive registry fees with no tonnage tax or other annual yacht registry fees
- No insurance premium tax (12% in UK)
- European time zone
- Ability to obtain a provisional registration to cover vessel for navigation immediately after purchase
- The Guernsey Register of Ships provides proof of title and enables the owner to register a mortgage on the vessel
- Certificate of British Registry is valid for ten years
- Guernsey is fiscally located outside the VAT territory of the EU making the register useful for non EU resident owners wanting to operate VAT free in Europe and who are eligible to do so under Temporary Admission (Temporary Importation) relief
- Yachts can be coded and operated as commercial charter yachts on the register
- Guernsey has minimal nationality restrictions giving yacht owners flexibility in whom they employ as crew onboard their vessel
- Guernsey registered yachts are entitled to diplomatic protection and British consular assistance
guernsey yacht registration
The Guernsey registry is also part of the Red Ensign group is open to pleasure yachts up to 150 GT. The principal port of registry is Guernsey.
jersey yacht registration
Jersey is a category 2 Red Ensign flag and is suited to yachts up to 400 GT. The principal port of registry is Jersey.
United kingdom yacht registration
The UK is one of the world’s leading maritime locations and has 116 UK ports of registry. This enables owners to secure their preferred yacht name. The UK register is regulated by the United Kingdom’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA)
BVI yacht registration
The British Virgin Islands is a non EU jurisdiction for VAT and crew employment and is frequently chosen by owners wishing to benefit from temporary admission when visiting EU waters. The Ports of Registry are: Road Town, White Bay and Gorda Sound.
cayman islands yacht registration
The Cayman Islands is a non EU jurisdiction for VAT and crew employment and is frequently chosen by owners wishing to benefit from temporary admission when visiting EU waters. The Ports of Registry are:George Town, The Creek and Bloody Bay.
isle of man yacht registration
The Isle of Man is a category 1 Red Ensign flag and is one of the most popular flags for both commercial and pleasure yacht registrations. The Ports of registry are: Douglas, Peel, Castletown and Ramsey
malta yacht registration
Malta is the 6th largest ship registry in the world and is one of the most popular EU flags for yacht registration with circa 800 yachts registered. Yachts of any size may register for pleasure use and yachts of 15 metres or more can register for commercial use. The sole port of registry is Valletta.
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Yacht Registration (Pleasure)
- Yacht Registration
- Yacht Name Reservation
- Tonnage Survey Assistance
- Crew Endorsements
- Radio Licence Application
Yacht Registration (Commercial)
- Yacht Registration
- Yacht Name Reservation
- Survey Assistance
- Crew Endorsements
- Radio Licence Renewals
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- United Kingdom
- Cayman Islands
- BVI
- Jersey
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