POLISH FLAG – NEW REGULATIONS
19/10/2026
Dear Customer,
We would like to inform you that a new legislative proposal is scheduled to be reviewed by
the Polish Parliament on 5 November 2026. Its approval appears highly likely.
Key provisions of the proposed legislation
-Mandatory preliminary inspection for foreign-owned vessels seeking to obtain or
renew their registration under the Polish flag (*). The estimated cost of this inspection,
carried out by the certification body PRS, ranges from €1,000 to €1,200, depending on
the hull length. Additional travel expenses may apply for on-site inspections.
-Registration validity: 5 years.
-Mandatory local registered address.
-Registration fees: between €230 and €700, depending on the hull length.
Transitional provisions
The proposed legislation provides different compliance deadlines depending on the vessel's
initial registration date under the Polish flag.
Registration date -- Compliance deadline after the law enters into force
Before 31 December 2021--3 months
From 1 January 2022 to 28 February 2023 -- 6 months
From 1 March 2023 to 31 August 2023 -- 9 months
From 1 September 2023 to 28 February 2024 --12 months
From 1 March 2024 to 31 August 2024 -- 15 months
From 1 September 2024 to 28 February 2025 --18 months
From 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026 21 months
All subsequent registrations 24 months
(*) For CE-certified vessels, the inspection may be carried out remotely.
The information provided above is based on a legislative proposal currently under review.
The provisions, costs and deadlines mentioned may be subject to change before final
adoption.
We would like to inform you that a new legislative proposal is scheduled to be reviewed by
the Polish Parliament on 5 November 2026. Its approval appears highly likely.
Key provisions of the proposed legislation
-Mandatory preliminary inspection for foreign-owned vessels seeking to obtain or
renew their registration under the Polish flag (*). The estimated cost of this inspection,
carried out by the certification body PRS, ranges from €1,000 to €1,200, depending on
the hull length. Additional travel expenses may apply for on-site inspections.
-Registration validity: 5 years.
-Mandatory local registered address.
-Registration fees: between €230 and €700, depending on the hull length.
Transitional provisions
The proposed legislation provides different compliance deadlines depending on the vessel's
initial registration date under the Polish flag.
Registration date -- Compliance deadline after the law enters into force
Before 31 December 2021--3 months
From 1 January 2022 to 28 February 2023 -- 6 months
From 1 March 2023 to 31 August 2023 -- 9 months
From 1 September 2023 to 28 February 2024 --12 months
From 1 March 2024 to 31 August 2024 -- 15 months
From 1 September 2024 to 28 February 2025 --18 months
From 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026 21 months
All subsequent registrations 24 months
(*) For CE-certified vessels, the inspection may be carried out remotely.
The information provided above is based on a legislative proposal currently under review.
The provisions, costs and deadlines mentioned may be subject to change before final
adoption.
