Delaware Yacht Registration

We register boats under the Delaware (USA) flag – either as Company or Private Individual

YACHT REGISTRATION DELAWARE (USA) is a nautical service which registers new, second hand, home build boats, jet skis and other vessels under the Delaware (USA) Flag registry. Delaware (USA) is one of the most widely chosen jurisdictions for ship registration and is valid around the world. The Delaware (USA) flag registration is accessible to boat owners from any country, as there is no obligation of residence in Delaware (USA).

The Delaware vessel registration is also perfect for European Union citizens that use their vessel within EU waters. If you have paid VAT on your boat you can use the Delaware registration within European waters and do not have to leave every 6 months!

We can register you as a private owner and you do not need a USA residency or citizenship to register in Delaware or we can setup an LLC in Delaware, to hold the ownership of your yacht. By doing so, you can protect your privacy and liability but if this is of no concern to you, then there is no use in spending the extra 299 USD for setting up the LLC.

Other services we offer in regards to Delaware Registrations:

IF YOU SETUP AS PRIVATE OWNER

STEP 1 – YOU PROVIDE US WITH MIN. DOCUMENTS

You provide us with the simple paperwork required (see below page) by email. We check the papers and if all correct send you a payment link.

STEP 2 - WE REGISTER YOUR VESSEL UNDER DELAWARE FLAG

We will apply for your Delaware yacht registration. This will take max 3 weeks if you choose our regular service or max 3 days if we go by in person for our express service. Once you received your registration your vessel can fly the US flag in any international waters around the world.

IF YOU SETUP WITH AN LLC

STEP 1 – YOU PROVIDE US WITH MIN. DOCUMENTS

A non-US citizen may own a Delaware LLC which in turn can own a vessel registered in Delaware. We setup this LLC for you but it is 100% owned by you. You then make a bill of sale selling your boat to your own new Delaware LLC. The Bill of sale has to be notarized which is easy since you are both the seller (person) as well as the buyer (your company) This LLC is used solely for the ownership of your boat and will therefor not need to pay any taxes. The setup of the LLC will only take about 3 days. You can use our sample Bill of Sale or use your own.

STEP 2 - WE REGISTER YOUR VESSEL UNDER DELAWARE FLAG

Once your LLC is formed and you have notarized the Bill of Sale we will apply for your Delaware yacht registration. This will take max 3 weeks if you choose our regular service or max 3 days if we go by in person for our express service. Once you received your registration your vessel can fly the US flag in any international waters around the world.

Advantages of registering a vessel in Delaware, USA:

There are several important reasons for vessel owners to register their boat under the Delaware (USA) flag: rules and regulations are less strict than most other countries, the costs are much lower, it is valid for 3 years and it is valid around the world. On board of a boat the law of the Flag applies, in this case the Delaware (USA) law / legislation. We have clients from around the world that register in Delaware.
Advantages of registering a vessel in Delaware, USA:

1. A non-US citizen may own a Delaware LLC which in turn can own a vessel registered in Delaware
2. Delaware has no sales tax, personal property tax, intangible tax or stock transfer tax.
3. Delaware has NO corporate income tax assessed for income derived outside of the State of Delaware.
4. A Delaware LLC can protect the boat owner from personal liability that may stem from any damage that can possibly occur, whether the fault of their boat or the operators of their boat at the time.
5. Sheltering a boat under a Delaware LLC also allows the owner to maintain his/her privacy. In Delaware, information about the members of an LLC is not required to be filed with the state, and is not on the public record.
6. Cost of registration and incorporation of a Delaware company is inexpensive.
7. Cruise in the United States (you must fly the flag of the country of the owner of the LLC)
8. Your registration is valid around the world

What documents are needed to register under the Delaware(USA) Flag:

The documents required to register your boat vary depending on if the vessel was new OR used when you bought itand if you register as private or company ownership.

FIRST TIME DELAWARE REGISTRATION OF USED BOAT – if ownership is private

1. Duly filled-out DELAWARE BOAT REGISTRATION FORM – CHOOSE FOR 3 YEARS OR 1 YEAR REGISTRATION
2. Notarized Bill of Sale between the previous owner (is you) and the new Delaware LLC that we setup for you – click here to use our Bill of Sale example
3. Please provide us with a copy of previous registration or a deletion certificate

FIRST TIME DELAWARE REGISTRATION OF USED BOAT – if ownership will be Delaware LLC

• If you choose to protect your boat by transferring ownership into a INC or LLC fill in our COMPANY FORMATION APPLICATION FORM
• Notarized Bill of Sale between the previous owner (is you) and the new Delaware LLC that we setup for you – click here to use our Bill of Sale example

FIRST TIME DELAWARE REGISTRATION OF NEW BOAT

• If the boat is new then you must also submit the ORIGINAL Certificate of Origin

BOAT ALREADY REGISTRED IN DELAWARE

• To transfer a boat already registered in Delaware we need a notarized Bill of Sale and the previous owner's registration certificate in order to keep the same Delaware License number
REQUEST NOW THE DELAWARE FLAG REGISTRATION

We can also arrange a MMSI Radio license

As you are probably aware, it is mandatory by law to have an MMSI - radio license onboard your vessel at all times, so we highly recommend our clients to get this while applying for your boat ownership document. Having an MMSI license onboard avoids problems when you are checked by local authorities.

You do not need to do any course to receive the license, all we need is some information about you and your vessel which can be filled in on our order form. Fill in the form, make the payment and the same day, you have a MMSI radio certificate for your vessel that is valid for all countries around the world.

We offer MMSI licenses that are issued by the USA and UK governments. Both have no restrictions on your nationality or under which flag your vessel is registered and are valid for 10 years. It only takes us 1 day to obtain your license.

What kind of MMSI license do I need for International waters?
If you use your vessel in international waters (even Bahamas or Canada) you will need an international MMSI license. In order to obtain a worldwide valid MMSI license that is valid in all International waters you have 2 options:

License issued by UK Telecom 169 USD with a boat registration (215 USD without):
We can also offer you a worldwide MMSI issued by the UK Telecom authorities. This official radio license will be valid to use with a VHF, AIS, and EPIRB on your boat AND IT DOES NOT MATTER UNDER WHICH FLAG YOU ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED.

License issued by US FCC 349 USD:
We can also offer you a MMSI issued by the US FCC Telecom authorities. This official radio license will be valid to use with a VHF, AIS, and EPIRB on your boat AND IS ONLY VALID FOR US FLAGGED VESSELS.