Choosing a Registry

Criteria for Choosing a Registry
What are the prime factors an owner/operator should consider when choosing a register?

• Reputation - the worldwide reputation of the register is of prime importance and can be gauged by the quality of their fleets and proactive support of the operators and crew
• Stable jurisdiction - how stable is the government and economic environment
• Ease of registration - how compliant, knowledgeable and flexible is the registry to its customers’ needs
• Time zone - what time zone is the registry in, is it a convenient geographical zone for the operator
• Mortgages – is there security of mortgages registered in the country of registry
• Fees - how competitive and flexible are the fees imposed by the registry for both initial and annual recurring charges
• Services - what is the business infrastructure of the country of registry: are there comprehensive, professional support services to provide expert advice on tax, law, corporate structures, insurance etc.

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