Malta Yacht Registration

Why Malta

Malta has a recognised legal and regulatory platform that has enabled the Maltese Flag to become an established reputable International Ship Register which is one of the largest in the world. The Maltese Flag is ranked 1^st in Europe and 6^th worldwide in terms of registered tonnage.

Zeta’s team of industry experts provides advisory services to individuals and legal persons wishing to register pleasure or commercial yachts under the Maltese Flag. Our team can assist yacht owners with the registration process by drafting and submitting documentation required by the Maltese Authorities.

Key Benefits of Yacht Registration in Malta

• Malta is a politically stable and well-regulated jurisdiction;
• Malta registration is valid internationally and documentation is issued in English;
• Malta registered yachts do not have to physically visit Malta;
• Yachts can be coded and operated as commercial charter yachts on the register;
• Malta has no nationality restrictions for crew members, giving yacht owners the freedom to employ crew members for their vessel;
• No minimum manning policy for private yachts.

Other Malta Yacht Registration Services by Zeta

• Obtain provisional Malta registration valid for six months;
• Provision of Malta resident agent enabling foreign owners access to the register;
• Registration of new owner details in the event of vessel transferring to a new owner eligible to maintain the Malta registration of the vessel;
• Change of vessel name;
• Make amendments to registered particulars of a vessel;
• obtain deletion/cancellation certificates for a Malta registered vessel;
• Provide payroll services for crew members working onboard a Malta registered vessels.