Malta Ship Registration
Our Maritime Services
Our Malta Maritime Services Team can assist with the registration of a ship under the Maltese flag. In Malta ship registration is regulated by Transport Malta and is open to vessels owned by Maltese and non-Maltese owners. Vessels under construction may also be registered. Vessels are initially registered on a provisional basis valid for six months pending the completion of the necessary formalities to attain permanent registration. A permanent registration certificate is released following the submission of documents that include, a builder’s certificate, international tonnage certificate (where applicable), proof of title and a survey report. All registered vessels are required to obtain a Radio Ship Station license.
It is also possible to register vessels in Malta under bareboat charter subject to certain documentary evidence. This includes a declaration of bareboat charter supported by the charter agreement, an extract of the underlying registration and a copy of the ship’s certificate of international tonnage.
The fiscal tax advantages are available to qualifying shipping activities that include the ownership, operation, administration and management of ships. We have a close working relationship with the Malta Ship Registry.
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