There are no restrictions on the nationality of the boat owner for registering a boat in Cyprus. Any individual or legal entity, regardless of their nationality, can apply for boat registration in Cyprus

To register a boat under the Cyprus flag, you will need to provide the following documents:

• Copy of Bill of sale/Proof of ownership
• Copy of Passport/ID
• Copy of Tonnage certificate
• Radio license
• Copy of proof of insurance
• Builder's certificate (If the boat is newly built)
• Safety equipment certificate
• VAT Certificate

Cyprus allows for two types of parallel registration for vessels:

• Parallel-in registration: This allows foreign-flagged vessels that are under a bareboat charter to also be registered under the Cyprus flag for a certain period of time, usually up to two years. During this time, the vessel will be subject to the laws and regulations of both the foreign flag state and Cyprus.
• Parallel-out registration: This allows owners of Cyprus-registered vessels to bareboat charter their ships to a foreign individual or business and complete a parallel registration in another country for the term of the charter party. The vessel will be subject to the laws and regulations of both Cyprus and the foreign flag state during this time.

Parallel registration is a globally recognized type of bareboat registration and allows vessel owners and operators to take advantage of the benefits of both flags while complying with the laws and regulations of both countries.

Yes, it is possible to register a boat as a commercial or bareboat charter.

The documents will be accepted in Greek, Turkish, or English language, if you are not a native speaker of Greek, Turkish, or English, you may need to have your documentation translated by a professional translator to ensure that it is accurate. We can take care of the sworn translation for you.

We can provide you the provisional registration in 5-7 business days.

Yes, we do. If a yacht is outside of Cyprus's territorial waters, its provisional registration may be extended for an additional three months for a total of 6 months. So, a boat could be registered under Cyprus' flag for up to 9 months on a provisional basis.

Yes, once your boat is registered with the Cyprus Department of Merchant Shipping, you will receive a Certificate of Registry, which is a paper document that provides official proof of your boat's registration.

A registration of a boat in Cyprus is valid for a period of one year and must be renewed annually to remain valid.

Yes, in order to register a boat in Cyprus, you will need to provide proof of seaworthiness, which typically requires an inspection of the boat to ensure that it meets certain safety and technical standards.

A yacht with a Cyprus registration is allowed to fly the Cyprus flag.

Yes, it is possible to register a jet ski in Cyprus. The process for registering a jet ski is similar to that for registering a boat.

Yes.

To change the ownership of a boat registered in Cyprus, you will need to provide the following:

• Copy of Bill of sale/Proof of ownership (The bill of sale should include information such as the names and contact information of both the buyer and seller, the date of the sale, the purchase price, and a detailed description of the boat, including the make, model, and registration number)
• Copy of Passport/ID
• Copy of proof of insurance
• Copy of Proof of seaworthiness

To cancel the registration of a boat in Cyprus, you will need to provide the following documents:

• Copy of Bill of sale/Proof of ownership
• Original Certificate of Registry

Yes, we take all forms of payment.