Why registering your boat in France

Recognised by the French authorities, we are the go-to service for owners of pleasure boats flying the French flag.

As a leader in the field for five years, our network and our knowledge enable you to get prompt, accurate responses to your administrative questions.

Our clients range from yacht owners to brokerage companies across the whole world.

"We have used the company services for four years and we were very happy with their professional attitude and domain expertise.
I highly recommend Raphael and his team to everyone who wants to save time and money.
Thank you, Raphael and the team! "

Momchil V., Sailing-boat owner

No matter if you already own a boat or if want to buy one with a French or foreign flag, our team handles the entire administrative side of things for you.

We act rapidly for any kind of French registration-related operation, including a change of owner following the purchase of a used vessel.

From complete registration in France or the nation of your choosing to the de-registration of the present flag with the relevant national authorities.

Have you bought a boat under the French flag and would now wish to obtain another flag?
No problem: we take care of the French flag de registration required prior to registering your yacht in another country.

We are entirely au fait with the de-registration process in France as well as in the other member states of the European Union and other countries. Utilise our network to get the removal certificate for the flag that your ship is registered under a service carried out with all the urgency you would expect.

The acquisition of a yacht flying a different flag, such the British one, can be subject to VAT and customs fees.

Check now to see what kind of purchase you are making; rules are always changing and the hundreds of transactions we have tracked over the past few years allow us to assess a boat acquisition file's weak points with extreme precision.

Ours is a service that enables you to save time, avoid the mess of paperwork, and maybe make
significant financial savings!

You are interested in a France-based boat and want to verify that its ownership is all above board? Purchasing a yacht that does not belong (or no longer belongs) to the seller who purports to be its owner is a nightmare situation. A simple check can verify that the vessel in question is the seller's and that there are no maritime mortgages recorded on it.

To protect your transaction, we provide administrative verification services.
A quick check is preferable to a drawn-out legal process.

Are you hunting for the right boat and hoping your purchase will be a success?
Online ads, specialist websites, and the availability of boats on the European and global market have never been more abundant. Pre-purchase verification can protect your purchase. If you get in touch with us, an expert can communicate with the seller on your behalf.

When registering the vessel in France or under the flag of your choice, we examine the vessel's status and perform flag registry inspections, certification, and compliance.
Additionally, we can help you decide which of your selections is ideal.

If you are looking to acquire the French flag, you must be aware that all French pleasure boats are obliged to obtain a radio licence from the national frequency agency (ANFR). An MMSI number may be assigned based on the radio equipment installed on the vessel.

The team also provides the service in addition to ship registration. Need advice on VHF equipment?

Ask our navigation experts.

You want to insure your pleasure boat? Get a proposal from one of our partners in just a few clicks! In many countries, registration of a boat is a legal obligation. All of our team members are boat aficionados, so they will only suggest solid warranties.

Insurance companies will require information on the flag of the boat, in addition to the model of the boat, your sailing programme and your expertise at sea.

This is also the goal of our research and consulting
strategy.

Speed: we can get you a pleasure boat registration certificate within 15 days.

Economical: contrary to popular belief, the French flag is one of the most competitive in
terms of price, at about 20% cheaper than a Polish flag registration.

Lifetime validity: the flag is valid throughout the operational life of the vessel. Even if the
owner's information is checked every ten years, this is merely an update for informational
purposes rather than a renewal as required with other flags.

Accessibility: all EU citizens have access to the French pavilion. The French flag can be acquired by non-citizens of the EU if the boat is 50% co-owned with an EU citizen. You don't have to be a French resident. For the registration of your boat in France, our business offers
a domiciliation service.

No maritime survey or tonnage measurement required: a vessel may be registered under the French flag without the need for expertise or a safety visit or periodic survey, unlike under the Spanish flag.

Global recognition: it is recognized all over the world. Since 2022, it has been issued in English and in French.

Navigation permit: if you are a national of a member country of the European Union and have obtained your navigation permit, you are authorized to operate a motorboat in French maritime waters. If your citizenship is in a country outside the European Union (EU) and you
have a driving licence obtained in your country, or within the EU, get in touch with us.

Reputation: the French flag enjoys a warm welcome and a good reputation in all ports
across the world. It is an internationally recognised landmark.
Since France has the second-longest marine coastline in the world, you can find resources and flag support wherever you are.

Depending on their particularities, some vessels might be obliged to pay an annual tax. This tax is calculated differently based on the age of the boat, the fuel type, and the inboard/outboard engine type. Ask for your free estimate.

Our goal as administrative professionals is to provide boat owners everywhere with the best solutions to any issues they might run into.
Because of this, we will occasionally suggest that you register your yacht under a different flag. The list of options is extensive; a few of them include Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, San Marino, Delaware, and others. Our services conduct a preliminary analysis on each boat in order to give you accurate, lucid responses to your inquiries and enable you to sail completely worry-free.

To give you the best advice possible, a lot of factors are taken into account: nationality of the owners, sailing area, type of boat, year of construction, home port, and so on.

We need as much information from you as we can get in order to study your case as best we can. Nothing is more effective than a phone call to discuss your needs and a preliminary proposal.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us for advice