To register a Rib in UK or Guernsey

CAP_PEGASE35FR · 26 October 2005, 09:19

Hi,

I am a frenchman and I would like informations to register a rib in UK (web site for example) or in Guernsey (if it's possible).

Tanks a lot.

Michel

Tim M · 26 October 2005, 11:10

You can do it online: http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga-se...-newpage-2.htm

Tim M · 26 October 2005, 11:12

Thinking about it.......

The vesel needs to be British to register on there. Not sure where else you could register.....

CAP_PEGASE35FR · 26 October 2005, 14:54

Thanks for the link.
I have seen that I must be UK resident to register my boat.
I haven't found solution like Belgium registration for a frenchman.

Is there specific Guernsey registration or it's also the UK registration for theses islands ?

Michel

Rodan · 26 October 2005, 15:03

Here is company who do REGISTRATION IN GUERNSEY
However, they do larger yachts and this is mainly about tax - you need to be able to show due diligence.

Is there a reason you need to register offshore?

CAP_PEGASE35FR · 26 October 2005, 22:15

There isn't no particular reason.
I think that I will buy a rib in Guernesey and I would like to know if there is interesting to register the boat in the island. If isn't the case, I will register the rib in Belgium like my previous rib.
Michel

codprawn · 26 October 2005, 22:18

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Originally Posted by CAP_PEGASE35FR

There isn't no particular reason.
I think that I will buy a rib in Guernesey and I would like to know if there is interesting to register the boat in the island. If isn't the case, I will register the rib in Belgium like my previous rib.
Michel

You will avoid paying VAT if you register it in Guernsey i think but people nornally do it with very expensive boats!!!

Are you buying a Prosport?

CAP_PEGASE35FR · 26 October 2005, 22:36

In fact I am interesting by a Pro Sport Rib 6.5m
What do you think about these ribs ?

Michel

codprawn · 26 October 2005, 22:41

They are good boats - in fact a very good hull - they are a bit of a strange company to deal with though!!! Make sure you get a proper contract and delivery times in writing!!!

They don't rip people off or anything - they are honest and build good boats but they need better customer liason!!!

Erin · 27 October 2005, 18:29

Couldn't have put it better myself!