BANDIERAOK - the best flag for your boat
the best flag for your boat

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choose your flag registration and make a request for a quote FROM HERE. No commitment; you will immediately receive an email with an offer reserved for you.

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BANDIERAOK - the best flag for your boat
the best flag for your boat

Visit the site and request a quote

choose your flag registration and make a request for a quote FROM HERE. No commitment; you will immediately receive an email with an offer reserved for you.

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6 June 2023

Choosing the right flag registration for your needs can sometimes be a real headache for boaters. Below you will find a table summarizing the pros and cons of all the flag registrations most requested by our customers.

COMPARISON BETWEEN FLAG REGISTRATION
FOR RECREATIONAL USE UP TO 24 mt OF EU COMMUNITY COUNTRIES

FLAG DURATION MMSI SAFETY SURVEY
RELEASE TIME ADVANTAGES HANDICAP
bandiera italiana
ITALIAN
5 years every 10 years YES
every 5 years
by organism
of certification
(RINA, etc.)
from 30 to 60 days Recognized EU registration
All over the world.
Lets do
occasional rental.
High "genuine link" between State and shipowner
High bureaucracy.
Slow enrollment
and cumbersome.
Requires visits
bandiera polacca
POLISH
unlimited every 10 years  

NO up to 15 m

YES > 15 m
by Polish inspectors

provisional 3-5 days;
final 30 days
Recognized EU registration
All over the world.
Has NO expiration date
it's easy to get.

Under 15 meters it does not present
No problem
Above 15 meters it is not recommended
as it provides expensive
security visits.

bandiera slovena
SLOVENIAN
5 years

every 1 year

NO from 20 to 40 days Recognized EU registration
All over the world.
It does not require security visits
Ideal for boats > 15
License expiration
every 5 years (MMSI License every year).
Opening a
Slovenian tax code
bandiera francese
FRENCH
1 year every 1 year NO from 20 to 30 days Recognized EU registration
All over the world.
It does not require security visits.
It is necessary to get it
that at least one owner is
resident in France or must
lean on French agencies
for the housekeeper.
Annual Government Taxes Expected
for boats >7mt
bandiera maltese
MALTESE
1 year every 1 year  NO provisional 3-5 days
final 60 days
 Recognized EU registration
All over the world.
It does not require security visits.
It is necessary to get it
that at least one owner is
resident in Malta or must
rely on Maltese Agencies for domiciation.
Annual Government Taxes Expected .
High annual renewal costs


Do not hesitate to contact us to find the best flag registration for your vessel.



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