Gibraltar: Ship Registration - British Registration Advantages

The following are a number of the advantages of British registration.

• Reliability and security.
• Skippers need not have certificates of competency.
• There is no requirement for the yacht or owner to visit Gibraltar.
• Confidentiality can be maintained as the owner need not appear on the records of the Company.
• Conclusive proof of title.
• Mortgages are easier to obtain.
• Various tax advantages.

This article is intended as a general guide to the offshore services available in Gibraltar, and should not replace individual professional advice. One should always ensure that professional advice is taken both in Gibraltar and in any other country affected by the offshore structure.