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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.
| FLAG | DURATION | MMSI | SAFETY SURVEY |
RELEASE TIME | ADVANTAGES | HANDICAP |
 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 |
 POLISH |
unlimited | every 10 years |
NO up to 15 m YES > 15 m |
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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 SAN MARINO |
5 years | every 5 years | NO | provisional 3-5 days final 60 days |
Recognized EXTRA-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 San Marino or must rely on San Marino Agencies for domiciation. Annual Government Taxes Expected. A document proving payment of VAT in the EU is required License expiration every 5 years |