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Flag of Choice
- Ships may be registered in the name of legally constituted corporate bodies or entities irrespective of nationality, or by European Union citizens
- Low company formation, ship registration and tonnage tax costs; progressive reduction in registration and tonnage tax costs for younger ships
- Attractive incentives to owners, registered charterers and financiers of Maltese ships of over 1,000 net tonnage; these incentives may also be extended to smaller ships
- No restrictions on the nationality of the master, officers and crew
- No restrictions on the sale or transfer of shares of a company owning Maltese ships
- No restrictions on the sale and mortgaging of Maltese ships
- No trading restrictions and, preferential treatment to Maltese ships in certain ports
- Malta is an international maritime centre providing the whole range of maritime services.
The Flag of Confidence
- Serious and efficient maritime administration
- Flag state inspectorate to ensure adherence to international standards
- Twenty four hours, seven days a week service in respect of urgent matters
- Sound multilateral and bilateral relations
- Active participation in international shipping fora.
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