Greece Yacht Registration
  • Provisional registration in 5-7 days
  • All sworn translations included
  • Private, bareboat & commercial use
  • Valid for 5 years
  • Inexpensive insurance possible
  • Let us check your documents for free
  • Easy renewals
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Register boat in Greece


Register your yacht under Greek Flag


Greece is a member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the European Union, and the United Nations. Greek-registered vessels are acknowledged internationally, are permitted to travel across international waters, and can call at any port.

The boat must be owned by a Greek citizen or a legal entity established in Greece.

The registration is valid for 5 years, and we can help you with easy renewals.

The boat registration procedure in Greece is simple and quick. It's not too difficult to submit the required paperwork because there are clear regulations and a designated Coast Guard that handles registrations.

Greece has a long history of shipping and is renowned for having a reliable and well-established maritime jurisdiction. Boat owners will feel more secure and reliable as a result of this. Greece permits a variety of ownership forms, including registration by people, businesses, or other legal bodies. This flexibility may be useful for asset protection and tax planning.

Greek Boat Registration Advantages

Numerous benefits make registering a boat in Greece an enticing choice for boat owners. The following are some advantages of boat registration in Greece:

EU Flagged Vessel: If you register your boat in Greece, the EU flag will be flown on it. This allows for the free movement of passengers and products inside the EU, which might be advantageous when traveling in EU waters.

Competitive Registration Fees: When compared to certain other maritime jurisdictions, Greece has affordable registration fees, making it a desirable option.

Greece has a VAT leasing program for yachts that enables non-EU citizens to rent a yacht and receive lower VAT rates.

Reputable marine Sector: Boat owners can easily get support and help from Greece's reputable marine sector, which is home to a wide range of skilled experts, including yacht brokers, surveyors, and maintenance services.

Greece is a well-liked vacation location for sailors and boat enthusiasts. It has stunning coasts, islands, and sailing grounds in addition to a welcoming yachting community.

As with any boat registration, registering a boat under the Greek flag carries with it particular responsibilities and obligations, such as adhering to Greek maritime rules and regulations. It's critical to comprehend all the legal and financial ramifications of boat registration in Greece and to speak with experts who are knowledgeable with Greek maritime law and regulations.

Who can register?

Anyone who owns a boat in Greece, whether it be for personal or business usage, may apply for boat registration.

What is the procedure?

  • The registration process is very simple.
  • Please make an order online
  • Pay the registration fee
  • Provide us the required documents
  • We will send you the documents to be signed

Validity

The Greek flag is valid for 5 years.

Registration document

  • Original invoice or bill of sale.
  • Proof of VAT payment
  • For boats manufactured after 1998, a CE certification is required
  • Measurement certificate
  • Proof of insurance coverage
  • Valid ID/Passport