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Provisional Registration
Yacht Registration Panama
Arrest of Vessels
BVI Yacht Registration

Pleasure Yachts - Registration in Panama 

It is possible to register Pleasure Yachts in Panama.  This has a different pricing structure from Ship Registration. 

The Registration Certificate is issued for a two-year period, which is renewable thereafter. 

Applicable Registration Tariff:  

$1,500.00 - if owned by a foreigner
$1,000.00 - if owned by a Panamanian (or a Panamanian corporation) 

This tariff must also be paid upon renewal of the Registration. 

Documents required for Registration: 

Sale & Purchase Agreement 
Power of Attorney (to Shirley & Associates) 
Deletion Certificate from previous registry (or Builder's Certificate) 

Please note: you must also comply with the Radio Operator requirements, in order to register the yacht in Panama.  See Inter-Mar Radio, Inc. for a qualified radio authority. 

 

Prepared by Beth Anne Gray J. & Aida González