UK Part 1 Yacht Registration

Brexit update!

There seems to be a lot of confusion about the UK Part 1 registration in relation to the Brexit.

  1. Can I still use a UK Part 1 registration after Brexit?
  2. Are there now limitations for the UK Part 1 registration in relation to Brexit when sailing in the EU with it?
  3. Do I have to leave the EU every 18 months if my boat has a UK Part 1 registration?

The answers are simple:

  1. YES, you can use the UK part 1 registration in any country of the European Union without any problem after Brexit.
  2. NO, for pleasure yachts with a UK Part 1 registration there are NO limitations in the European Union after Brexit. It is valid in any country of the world. You do NOT have to leave the EU after a period of time.
  3. NO, the 18 month rule ONLY applies in relation to VAT. If the VAT has NOT been paid for a yacht you can avoid VAT payment by leaving the EU for one day and come back later. The 18 month rule has NOTHING to do with the registration type.

P.S. This 18 month rule applies for any yacht registered anywhere in the world, even if it is registered in the EU.

With an UK Part 1 Yacht Registration you will be able to use the British flag on your boat or yacht. This is the most prestigious boat registration in the world. This boat registration is given a Class AA rating by almost all nautical authorities around the globe. Besides that, the British flag is highly respected and well-known.

We also provide boat registrations, registered under other nationalities. Such as the highly respected Dutch Worldwide Registration and the Polish boat registration. You can compare boat registrations to see which boat registration suits your needs.

Benefits of an UK Part 1 Yacht Registration

  • Valid in all countries of the world
  • Even if you do not have a European passport, we can still provide you this boat registration
  • Available for both private and commercial boats
  • Renewal only after 5 years
  • No restriction to the length of the boat (even if your boat exceeds 24 meters)
  • Quick registration within 3-4 weeks
  • Ultra-Fast procedure of just 3 days available (at an additional cost)
  • Online registration process
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How does it work?

Do you need an UK Part 1 Yacht Registration? BlueWater Registration Services can apply the registration request for you without any problem. As we communicate entirely in English, we serve customers from all over the world.

When applying for an UK Part 1 Yacht Registration, you just need to follow a few steps in our online registration process. When we have received the required documents, we will submit your information to request the UK Part 1 Yacht Registration. After completion, you will get send your boat registration by overnight courier.

Online registration

You can easily apply for your yacht registration online. The video below briefly explains how this works. For more information, please look at the ‘Online registration portal‘ page.

I do not have a European passport

Anyone can get an UK Part 1 Yacht Registration. If you are not owning a European passport, we can still request an UK Part 1 boat registration for you. It is necessary that the ownership of the boat lies within the UK. This will be done by setting up an UK Limited Company under your name of which you are the only owner. When registering a UK Part 1 registration, we only use a new UK Limited company which we will created by us, for you. We do not accept existing companies. BlueWater Registration Services will arrange the whole process.

After we’ve created your new UK Ltd., we will prepare a bill of sale to transfer the ownership of your boat, yacht or jet ski to your new UK Ltd. This way the ownership of your boat now lies within the UK.

Please note that the company, of which you are the only owner, will not be active and so you do not have to pay any taxes, nor do you have any other obligations. We will arrange all for you! You don’t even need an UK bank account. As we are an experienced company in UK Part 1 registrations, we have this entire process systematically figured out and available in a simple online registration form.

If you have any doubts, please read the feedback that we have been given by our satisfied customers from all over the world. You can read their personal experiences with our company on the bottom of this page (verified references by Trustpilot).

I do have a European passport

Do you have a European passport? Then we are still required to setup an UK Limited company for you. This type of boat registration is always in name and on the address of the company and the company is always the registered owner of the boat.

Please note that we do not accept already created companies to sign an UK Part 1 registration to. Setting up an UK Limited company is included in shown prices.

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How long does it take to get an UK Part 1 Registration?

When you apply for an UK Part 1 Yacht Registration via our online registration process, the period from applying till the actual boat registration takes 3-4 weeks.

Need an UK Part 1 Registration faster? Then you can use our Ultra-Fast registration service. With this service you will receive your UK part 1 boat registration in only 3 working days. We charge extra for this service because of the additional costs.

How much does an UK Part 1 Registration cost?

The entire UK Part 1 Yacht Registration costs €1150. If you need an Ultra-Fast procedure, then we will have to calculate €400,- extra for additional costs that the registration entails. The yearly fee for company maintenance, filing out documents and the mandatory UK address and representation is €325,-.

Shown prices include all our services such as:

  • Processing your registration request
  • Successfully complete and maintain the UK Part 1 registration procedure
  • Creating the UK Limited company and all additional costs
  • Creation of a new bill of sale
  • Correspondence with the UK authorities
  • Registration documents
  • UK taxes and fees
  • Now and future company fees
  • Mandatory UK address and representation
  • Shipping fees by overnight courier

What documents are required for a UK part 1 boat registration?

During the online registration process for an UK part 1 boat registration, we require the following documents:

  1. Identification of all shareholders
  2. Proof of address of all shareholders
  3. Identification of all directors
  4. Proof of address of all directors
  5. Tonnage certificate provided by an approved surveyor (find a UK approved boat surveyor)
  6. When your boat is longer than 24 meters, we require a ITC69 tonnage certificate
  7. When your boat is used commercially, we also require a coding certificate by the surveyor
  8. In case of a previous registry, we require a copy of the deletion document
  9. Proof of ownership of the last 5 years

Please note: all documents need to be written in English. If the documents are not in English a translation of these documents needs to be provided. This can be done by you, the yacht owner or a formal translator.

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AIS & MMSI Radio License service

In case you also require an AIS & MMSI Radio Licence including ATIS, MMSI number and call sign, we can provide this within just 1 working day. The costs for this are € 250,- and can be easily and entirely requested online. In combination with a boat registration, you’ll profit from a € 100,- discount. Read more information about our AIS & MMSI radio license service.

Some additional information about the UK Part 1 Registration

  • The yacht and UK Limited company must have an UNIQUE name. When filling out the application, you will be asked to request 3 unique names. The authorities will check and determine which name is available.
  • If the yacht owner fails to pay the yearly company maintenance, filings and address fee, the company will be terminated, which will also terminate the UK Part 1 yacht registration immediately without prior notice.
  • The yacht owner is fully entitled to fly the British flag on his yacht as his yacht will be officially British. The yacht registration is valid all over the world!
  • The cost to terminate the UK Part 1 yacht registration is 350 euros. This can be arranged in a matter of days.
  • The UK Part 1 yacht registration never expires. Only once every 5 years will it have to be re-confirmed to be extended for the next 5 years. BlueWater Registration Services will take care of the re-confirmation.
  • We do not accept UK Limited companies that are created by the yacht owner himself.
  • If your yacht does not have a CE certification it can be registered with the UK Part 1 yacht registration without any problem.

Registration procedure

  • Fill out our online form and upload all relevant documents
  • We check your paperwork and send you our invoice, which can be paid by any major credit card or by bank transfer
  • We will provide you with the new bill of sale which you need to sign
  • The registration of your boat under the UK flag begins! You will receive your registration certificate by overnight courier

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Please note that we are an experienced boat registration company with a service record of more than 10 years. We serve customers from all over the world. If you have any doubts, please read the feedback that we have been given by our satisfied customers. You can read their personal experiences with our company on the bottom of this page (verified references by Trustpilot).

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