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United Kingdom Registration Pricing
Private owner UK
Part 1 Registration
Corporate owner UK
Part 1 Registration
What paperwork is needed for a UK registration part 1?
- An authorisation letter (we will prepare this)
- Copy of your passport
- Copy of Bill of Sale
- Your vessel must have a unique name, you need to provide 4 unique names, the UK authorities will check and determine which name is available once they have received your registration request.
- A certificate of a survey of tonnage and measurement (not older than 1 year) is mandatory but can be done in your own country. You just need to make sure it is done by one of the authorised surveyors, which are: (ABS Europe Ltd), Bureau Veritas (BV), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Germanischer Lloyd (GL), Lloyd’ s Register (LR), Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK), Registro Italiano Navale (RINA) *
- The deletion certificate (if previously registered)
- A copy of a radio call sign (if you have one)
*for commercial use only, the surveyor needs to arrange the mandatory ITC69/coding certificate after the documents have been approved by the UK authorities. Small Commercial vessels require either a Work Boat Certificate, Passenger Boat Certificate, Small Commercial Vessel Certificate, or appropriate safety certificate at the time of registration done by one of the authorised surveyors.
We specialize in registering boats, jet skis, canoes, and water scooters in the United Kingdom. The UK Part 1 flag registration is internationally recognized and allows you to sail under the UK “Red Ensign” flag anywhere in the world. Our registration process is fast and hassle-free, requiring minimal paperwork.
Pricing & Options:
- €649 – Registration as a private owner
- €799 – Registration with a UK Ltd setup
The UK Part 1 yacht registration is available for private, bareboat, and commercial vessels up to 24 meters in length. If your vessel exceeds 24 meters, registration is still possible, but a mandatory ITC69/coding certificate must be obtained through a surveyor.
Benefits of UK Part 1 Boat Registration:
- Official proof of nationality
- Legal evidence of ownership
- A unique vessel name and registration number
- Ability to register marine mortgages
- Global assistance from any British Consulate or Embassy
The UK “Red Ensign” register is managed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), ensuring efficient administration and international support. Additionally, transfers between British Ensign flags are straightforward.
Who Can Register?
The UK Part 1 registration is open to anyone. If you are from an approved country (see list below), you can register as a private owner. If not, we can still register your vessel by setting up a UK dormant company to own it.
Many of our clients are non-UK nationals who seek a flexible and less restrictive jurisdiction, particularly those from countries with strict maritime regulations such as Spain, Italy, Greece, and France.