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FAQ
about ships
1) Is the French International Register (RIF) a EU registry ?
Yes. The RIF is a EU registry, which guarantees to the vessels registered in it access to national European Union members states waters cabotage provided they are not solely exploited on national cabotage.
2) Which vessels can be registered in the RIF ?
Vessels employed in deep sea trades or international cabotage can be registered in the RIF, Commercially operated leisure vessels over 24 m in overall length manned with a professional crew can also be registered.
3) Which vessels can not be registered in the RIF ? (...)
about crew
1) Are there any rules regarding the crew nationality ?
At least 25 % of the crew for ships registered in the RIF, based on the minimum safe manning document (SMD), must be EU or EAA nationals .The minimum safe manning document, in accordance with IMO A 890/21 resolution, is the international document through which French authorities states that the crew of the said vessel complies with international conventions relating to safety at sea. For ships benefiting of the fiscal aid scheme for ship purchase, the percentage is set at 35 for the duration of the aid scheme.
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about fiscal system
1) Are there any registration fees to register in the RIF ?
No. Registering in the RIF is not submitted to any registration ,annual, or other fees.
2) What are the fiscal advantages for a seaman residing in France and sailing on board RIF registered vessels ?
Seamen having their fiscal residence in France and sailing on board RIF registered vessels for at least 183 days in a period of 12 consecutive month are tax exempted on these wages.
3) What is the fiscal status of a seaman residing outside France ?
Seamen without fiscal residence in France are submitted to the law of their (...)
