Immatriculation des bateaux dans les îles Vierges britanniques
Register your yacht under the BVI flag – a British Red Ensign registry
Enregistrement
Virgin Islands Shipping Registry – British Category 1 (Red Ensign)
Tonnage
Category 1: no tonnage limit
Qualified owners
UK, BVI and qualifying nationals and companies
Recognition
Dans le monde entier
BVI company
Set-up $1,625, then $1,050 a year
How BVI registration is priced
How BVI registration is priced
BVI registration is quoted per yacht, because the official registry fees depend on the yacht’s tonnage and the type of registration. If you are not a qualified owner, we set up a BVI company to own the yacht for a flat $1,625, then $1,050 a year including government fees. Send us the yacht’s length, tonnage and current flag, and we confirm the total before you commit.
British Red Ensign
A BVI-registered yacht is a British ship, flying the Red Ensign with British diplomatic support.
Category 1 registry
The BVI can register yachts of any tonnage, from private yachts to superyachts.
Usage privé ou commercial
Register for private use or commercial activity such as charter.
Company ownership
Owners who don't qualify personally can own the yacht through a BVI company that we set up.
Caribbean base
A natural choice for yachts based in the Caribbean and the Americas.
Documents préparés pour vous
We prepare the application and supporting documents and follow up with the registry.
Why choose the BVI flag?
The British Virgin Islands run a British Category 1 shipping registry in the Red Ensign Group. A yacht registered in the BVI is a British ship: it flies the Red Ensign, is recognised worldwide and is entitled to British diplomatic support. The registry accepts yachts of any tonnage, for private or commercial use. Owners who are not qualified persons can register through a BVI company, which we set up for you.
Immatriculation des bateaux dans les îles Vierges britanniques
Register your yacht under the BVI flag with VesselFlag
VesselFlag prepares your BVI registration from start to finish: we check whether you qualify as an owner, set up a BVI company if needed, prepare the application and supporting documents, and follow up with the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry until your certificate is issued.
Who can own a BVI-flagged yacht?
Qualified owners include citizens of the BVI, the United Kingdom and other British territories, citizens of certain other qualifying countries, and companies registered in those places. If you don’t qualify personally, the yacht can be owned by a BVI company, and you own the company. We confirm eligibility for your nationality before you order.
Comment VesselFlag vous aide
✓ Eligibility check of your ownership structure
✓ BVI company set-up if you don’t qualify personally
✓ Vessel name check with the registry
✓ Preparation of all forms and supporting documents
✓ Coordination of survey, tonnage measurement and radio licence
✓ Follow-up until your certificate of registry is issued
BVI registration step by step
1. Eligibility – we confirm whether you qualify as an owner or need a BVI company.
2. Name approval – we check the yacht’s name with the registry.
3. Documents – proof of ownership, deletion certificate from the previous register and owner or company documents.
4. Survey and tonnage – we coordinate the survey and tonnage measurement for the yacht.
5. Registration – the registry issues the certificate of British registry.
Documents usually needed for BVI registration
• Proof of ownership: bill of sale or builder’s certificate
• Deletion certificate from the previous register, if any
• Owner’s passport, or company documents for corporate owners
• Tonnage certificate and survey report
• Ship radio licence (we can arrange MMSI and EPIRB registration)
Pourquoi BVI Flag
- British ship status under the Red Ensign.
- Category 1 registry with no tonnage limit.
- Private or commercial registration.
- Recognised worldwide.
- Eligibility checked before you pay.
- BVI company set up for you if needed.
- MMSI and EPIRB registration on request.
- One contact from application to certificate.
QUESTIONS FRÉQUEMMENT POSÉES
Who can register a yacht in the BVI?
Citizens and companies of the BVI, the UK, other British territories and certain other qualifying countries. Other nationalities can register through a BVI company.
Do I need a BVI company?
Only if you don’t qualify as an owner yourself. We set up the BVI company for a flat $1,625; the yearly renewal is $1,050 including government fees.
Is there a tonnage limit?
No. The BVI is a British Category 1 registry and can register yachts of any tonnage.
How much does BVI yacht registration cost?
BVI registration is quoted per yacht, because registry fees depend on tonnage and registration type. Send us your yacht’s details and we confirm the total before you commit.
Combien coûte l'enregistrement d'un pavillon de yacht ?
It depends on the flag, the yacht’s size and its use. Poland starts at €320 one-time and San Marino at €290 a year; BVI registration is quoted per yacht. Compare all flags.
Combien de temps dure l'enregistrement d'un pavillon de yacht ?
Most of our flags take 2–3 working days once documents are complete. For the BVI, the timeline depends on the survey, tonnage measurement and, if needed, company set-up.
Quels sont les documents requis pour l'enregistrement du pavillon d'un yacht ?
Usually proof of ownership, the owner’s ID or company documents, the builder’s certificate, and a deletion certificate from the previous register. See the full checklist.
Que faut-il prendre en considération après l'enregistrement du pavillon d'un yacht ?
Keep the certificates on board, arrange the MMSI and radio licence, check your insurance, and keep track of survey and renewal dates. We remind you before anything expires.
