Your boat registration in France

Recognized by the French administrations, we are the reference service for French-flagged pleasure boat owners.
A leader in the sector for 5 years, our network and expertise enable us to provide you with quick and precise answers to your administrative needs. Our clients range from yacht owners to brokerage companies worldwide.

Whether you have already purchased your boat, or you wish to acquire a French or foreign flagged vessel, our team will take care of all the administrative formalities.

"We have used the company's services for two years now and are very pleased with their professional attitude and expertise in the field.
I highly recommend Raphael and his team to anyone who wants to save time and money.
Thank you Raphael and team! Momchil V., sailboat owner"

For a change of ownership following the purchase of a second-hand boat or any other procedure related to French registration, we act in record time.
From the deregistration of the current flag with the competent authorities of the country, to the complete registration in France or in the country of your choice.
Whatever the origin of the boat, we find a solution for every situation.
Stop being left without an answer, contact us.

Have you bought a boat under a French flag and wish to obtain another flag?

No problem, we will take care of the deregistration of the French flag, an essential step before registering your boat in another country.

We are perfectly familiar with the deregistration procedure in France, as well as in all European Union countries and abroad.
Benefit from our network and obtain the certificate of deregistration from the flag under which your boat is registered. A service carried out in the shortest possible time.

The purchase of a vessel flying the flag of a third country, such as the United Kingdom, may be subject to customs duties and VAT.

Check now the nature of your purchase, regulations are evolving, the hundreds of transactions we have handled in recent years allow us to very accurately assess the weak points of a boat acquisition file.

A service that saves you time, avoids administrative shipwreck, and potentially saves you money!

Are you interested in a vessel located in France, but want to make sure the ownership is correct?

The worst-case scenario is buying a boat that does not belong or has ceased to belong to the seller who claims to be the owner. A simple check will ensure that there are no recorded maritime mortgages on the vessel in question, and that it is owned by the seller.

We offer verification services with the authorities to secure your transaction.
A simple check is better than a long legal procedure.

Are you looking for the ideal boat and want to ensure a smooth purchase?

Online advertisements, specialized websites... the offer of boats on the European and world market has never been so accessible. Secure your purchase with a pre-purchase verification procedure.
Contact us and a specialist can take care of coordination with the seller to protect your interests.

We check the condition of the vessel, perform flag registration checks, certification, and compliance for registration in France or for obtaining the flag of your choice. We can also advise you on the best options available to you.

If you wish to opt for the French flag, you should know that all French pleasure boats are obliged to obtain a radio licence from the Agence Nationale des Fréquences (ANFR).

Depending on the radio equipment installed on the vessel, an MMSI number can be assigned. This service is offered by the team as an add-on to the boat registration procedures.

Do you need advice on VHF equipment?
Consult our navigation experts.

Do you want to insure your pleasure boat? Get a quote from one of our partners in just a few clicks! Insuring a boat is a legal obligation according to the country's regulations.

As boat enthusiasts, all members of our team can only recommend good guarantees. In addition to the boat model, your sailing program or your experience at sea, the boat's flag is also an admissibility criterion according to insurance companies. This is also the objective of our study and advisory approach.

Speed: we can obtain a recreational boat registration certificate in 15 days

Economical: contrary to popular belief, the French flag is one of the most competitive, approximately 20% cheaper than a Polish flag registration

Lifetime validity: the flag is valid for the entire life of the boat. Although owner data is checked every 10 years, this is solely an informative update and not a renewal as with other flags.

Accessibility: all European citizens have access to the French flag. For foreigners, 50% co-ownership with a European allows them to obtain the French flag. It is not necessary to be a French resident. Our company offers a domiciliation service for the registration of your boat in France.

No maritime experience required: no experience is required to register a boat under the French flag, nor is there a safety or periodic inspection as is the case with the Spanish flag.

Worldwide recognition: recognized worldwide. Provided since 2022 in English and French.

Boating license: if you are a national of a European Union member state and have obtained your boating license, you are authorized to operate a motorboat in French maritime waters. If your nationality is established in a country outside the European Union (EU) and you hold a driving license obtained in your country, or within the EU, please consult us.

Notoriety: The French flag is an internationally recognized registration, with a warm welcome and good reputation in all ports worldwide. France has the second-largest coastline in the world, so wherever you are, you will find resources and support from the flag if you need it.

Some boats may, depending on their characteristics, be subject to an annual tax. The calculation of this tax differs according to the age of the boat, the fuel used, and the type of engine, inboard or outboard. Request your free estimate.

As administration professionals, our goal is to offer the most suitable solutions to the problems that boat owners may encounter anywhere in the world.
That's why we sometimes suggest registering your boat under another flag. The list of possibilities is extensive; here are some options: Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Delaware, or others. Each boat is subject to a preliminary study by our services to provide you with clear and precise answers to your questions and allow you to sail with complete peace of mind. A number of parameters are taken into account to offer you the best possible advice. Namely, the nationality of the owners, the navigation area, the type of boat, the year of construction, the home port...
For an optimal study of your situation, it is important that we obtain as much information as possible about you. There's nothing better than a phone conversation to understand your needs and make an initial proposal.