The British Virgin Islands (BVI) ship registry has a well-known reputation in the maritime world. As a member of the Red Ensign British Registration Group, any ship registered in the BVI has official status as a British Ship and is granted the privilege of flying the Red Ensign Flag. This means your ship will be protected by the protection of the Royal Navy and British Diplomatic/Consular support.
The BVI operates as a British Port of Registration and all ships registered there are considered British designated ships and fly the BVI Naval Flag (British Red Flag with BVI crest). The BVI is among a select group of Caribbean destinations that enjoy the benefits of being part of the United Kingdom’s Red Ensign Registration Group and now operate to the highest standards of a world-class British Port. In this way, the BVI stands out as having an internationally respected Category 1 ship registry.
We offer expert support regarding boat registrations to customers from all over the world. We provide registration services in many different jurisdictions, including the British Virgin Islands (BVI). As you can see below, we can register a boat owner from the UK, EU and EEA as a private owner, or we can create a BVI company that will own the ship on your behalf (and you own the BVI company). This BVI company installation can be done for a flat fee of $1625 and can be completed in just a few days. The total BVI company renewal fee, including state taxes, is $1050 after the first year. The renewal fee for boats up to 24 meters is 550 USD all-inclusive, and for boats over 24 meters it is 750 USD all-inclusive.
