A vessel may be registered in the BVI by anyone or any entity that meets one of the following requirements:

• The UK
• An individual who belongs to the European Union or the European Economic Area (EEA) (EU)
• Caribbean Region
• Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories
• Individuals and entities with a BVI registration
• Group of Eastern Caribbean States

We need the following documents:

• Passport copy
• A copy of company formation documents (If applicable)
• Share certificate (If applicable)
• A copy of bill of sale (BOS)
• A copy of the builder’s certificate

Yes, it is now possible to register a private, commercial, or merchant vessel flying the UK red ensign flag.

The paperwork must be in English; If the documents are not in English they must be sworn translated. We will take care of it.

In 3 business days, a boat can be registered under the BVI flag if all the required paperwork is duly submitted, and the fee is paid.

After the submission of the relevant documents, it takes between 24 and 48 business hours.

Yes. The provisional registration is valid for 3 months.

We can provide you the provisional documents within 24 – 48 business hours.

Yes, the registration is issued in a hardcover blue book.

The registration for the recreation yacht is valid for 1 year and can be renewed for 1, 3, 5 years.

A commercial yacht is valid for 1 year and can be extended for 1 year.

For the recreational boats, inspection is not needed. However, all boats must be inspected before being used commercially.

Yes, documents need to be apostilled.

You must fly the British Virgin Islands (BVI) flag on your boat.

Kayaks and Jet Ski are considered the part of the boat and can be registered along with it only.

Yes, we can help you with the MMSI license.

Yes, we do.

Yes, we can. You need to provide us the copy of new bill of sale showing the new buyer as the owner of the boat.

You need to provide us the following:

• Written request to deregister the boat
• Surrender the registration
• Pay applicable fee (administration or outstanding charges)