The International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE) is recognized as one of the world's most modern shipping registries offering the international maritime community fast and efficient service, reasonable fees, and a high standard of safety.
Competitive Advantages of flying "the friendly flag"
Registration
no restrictions as to who can apply for registration;
no restrictions on the class, type, or size of vessel that can be registered;
applications may be submitted by fax allowing for same day registration;
bareboat charter and dual registrations permitted;
provisional and permanent registrations available;
no requirement to have a local crew.
Safety Standards
Belize is known for its high standard of safety and is signatory to numerous maritime safety conventions including: Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), Tonnage Measurement of Ships, International Convention on Load Lines, Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, and International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
Cost Savings
Special regime in place for pleasure vessels (a one-time registration fee of US $750, including the first year's annual tax and thereafter an annual fee of US $500 regardless of the size of the vessel).
Taxation
Vessels registered with IMMARBE are exempt from all forms of local income tax and stamp duties.
Ship Registrations
Our professional staff, renowned for its personal service and dedication to quality, stand ready to guide you in registering your pleasure or commerical vessel in Belize.
Our services include:
facilitating the provisional, permanent, or bareboat registration of ships or pleasure vessels;
facilitating the preliminary or permanent registration of documents relating to ships or pleasure vessels;
provision of shipping agent;
facilitating other ancillary services relating to ship registration.
For more information on our ship registration services, please contact us at the following address:
Global Formations and Management Limited Jasmine Court, Suite 201 35A Regent Street P.O. Box 756 Belize City, Belize Tel: +501-227-3291 Fax: +501-227-6072 E-mail: info@globalformations.com Contact Persons: Stanley Ermeav or Lisa Zayden
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