Panama is the most widely chosen jursidiction for yacht and ship registration than any other country in the world!

The Panamanian ship registration laws offer very flexible terms and affordable costs for maritime vessels registered in the Republic of Panama.

One of the primary advantages for registering pleasure yachts, is that there is a flat registration fee, regardless of the size or tonnage of the marine vessel.

Documentation requirements:

- Bill of sale,

- Admeasure certificate of vessel,

- Cancellation of previous registry of vessel (if not a new vessel), and

- Special Power of attorney, authorizing our law firm to handle the application.

Registering a marine vessel in Panama is handled efficiently, and the procedure involves two simple steps:

I. The Provisional Navigation Registration can be processed and approved if you fax us copies of the necessary documents. The time frame is approximately 5 to 7 business days

II. The Permanent Navigation Registration can be processed as soon as we have the original copies of the documents required. The time frame is approximately 5 to 7 business days.

* We can also assist in obtaining a Panamanian yacht license for captain and crew.

Please contact us for further details