Yacht registration has become an art.

To register a yacht is as easy as registering a car of daily use, but has further taxation optimization consideration.

The main purpose of the yacht registration in Panama, Belize, BVI or the UK, is to provide proof of ownership, while having experts like Gerli Co. Law Firm in Panama structure a tax optimized structure, that will enable safe enjoyment of the vessel without burden or worry of taxation issues.

 

Panama Ship registration and Private Yacht Registration in Panama is are our passion. As a professional agent Panama Maritime Consutants , Panama Maritime Law Firm, founded by Attorney Ismael Gerli, enables ship owners, managers and charterers to take advantage of favorable fiscal regimes and global support throughout the maritime industry. Gerli & Co. Law Firm offers advice as to the flag of convenience that would best suit to your needs, in terms of the necessity of each owner, be it Taxation, Charter, Crewing or other purposes

 

Most Yacht and Ship owners prefer to keep their ownership confidential, therefore the majority of yachts and ships are owned by companies and corporations rather than individuals. Furthermore, today tax optimized structures area a most to ensure enjoyment and tax burden free optimized usage.

In selecting a suitable jurisdiction and a flag for the vessel, one must consider a number of factors to take into account

 

MAIN FACTORS ARE:

  • Registration costs and annual fees
  • Flag and the jurisdiction reputation due to tax implications more than any technical reason
  • Tax implications, nationality of the owner and the expected area of enjoyment

Panama Maritime Consutants – Panama Maritime Law Firm can advise on any of the following aspects:

 

    Yacht and ship registration in 3 maritime jurisdictions (Panama, Belize, BVI, St. Vincent and UK), UK Ship Register, Panama Ship Registry, Panama Maritime Authority, Panama Maritime Law, IMMARBE, International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize, Ship registrar of BVI, Ship Registry of BVI, Ship registry of St. Vincent
  • corporate structure with the necessary lease agreement and nominee directors that ensure owners are keep confidential ;
  • technical certificates and pre surveys if needed;
  • taxation, as well as VAT planning and structuring;
  • Spare part technical services and full offshore management;
Panama Maritime Consutants, a Panama Maritime Law Firm has a proven record of achieving effective, safe enjoyment, confidential and affordable corporate structuring, Tax Optimization, and asset protection.

 

Other Services :

 

  • OFFSHORE BUSINESS (Company formation BVI, Belize, Panama, Seychelles, UK, New Zealand, Trust Services, Foundations of Private Interest, re-invoicing, fiduciary services, bank accounts, nominee services, Commercial license for Payment Management, Payroll Services Processing, Factoring, Leasing, collection of bills, currency exchange, Debit and Credit card management escrow accounts, prepaid cards, fiduciary fund management, payroll management, international business, tax optimization, among other)
  • SHIPPING (Vessel registration, preliminary registrations, mortgage recordation, title registration, overnight registrations, single voyage special registrations, annual inspections, crew endorsements, statutory certificates, technical certificates, radio accounting, among others)
  • CORPORATE (Contracts, agreements, business contacts and development, advisory, corporate representation, among others)
  • ADMINISTRATIVE (Government contracts, bids, Immigration, residencies, Second Passport program and residencies for investors that which to establish in Panama while purchasing real estate property.)
    Provision of Real Estate purchase / brokerage in New York , VIP Limousine service, and legal advise from professional New York state lawyer.