Belgium Yacht Registration Summary
Belgium yacht registration summary is a free information resource designed to
inform the boating public about vessel registry requirements, recording methods, and title
search guidelines for the Kingdom of Belgium. The data is maintained as an
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Belgium
Federal Public Service of Transports
Website
Registry Overview
Belgium offers flag registry services for qualified yachts. These are administered by the Belgium Federal Public
Service of Transports.
There are no yearly taxes or expenses on registered yachts, except
for a one time tax when registering.
Belgium is a country in Western Europe and officially known as the Kingdom of Belgium. It is bordered by the Netherlands to the north,
Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the southwest, and the North Sea to the northwest. The primary languages
in Belgium are Dutch, German, and French.
Registration Office
The yacht registrar in Belgium has offices in Antwerp, Brussels, Gent and Oostende.
Registration Requirements
Pleasure yachts up to maximum of 24 meters are eligible
for the Belgian registry.
Registration under Belgium flag is only available to a citizen, resident or a company in Belgium that is at
least 50% owner of the vessel.
Recording Methods
Belgium has provisions for the recording of vessel mortgages.
Registration Search
A Transcript of Registry showing ownership, liens, and vessel
particulars may be obtained from a Belgian registry office or a
registration service vendor.
