Aircraft & Ship Registration
International registration of aircraft and vessels across the world's most respected and commercially advantageous aviation and maritime registries.
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The registration jurisdiction of an aircraft or vessel determines its regulatory oversight, its tax treatment, its crew certification requirements, and its commercial operational freedom. Choosing the right registry is not a formality — it is a commercial and operational decision with long-term consequences.
Elaris advises on and manages the registration of business jets, commercial aircraft, superyachts, and commercial vessels across the leading international registries — with particular expertise in offshore registration structures that combine operational flexibility with favourable tax treatment.
Registration Services
Business Jet & Private Aircraft
Registration of private and business jet aircraft in offshore jurisdictions offering simplified import procedures, no VAT on aircraft acquisition, and favourable operational frameworks for non-commercial private aviation.
Commercial Aircraft
Registration advisory for commercial operators — including jurisdiction selection, AOC implications, bilateral air service agreement considerations, and the corporate structure required to support the registration.
Superyacht Registration
Registration of pleasure vessels and superyachts in the Cayman Islands, BVI, Isle of Man, Malta, and the Cook Islands — covering flagging, crew certification, safety certification, and commercial charter endorsements.
Commercial Vessel Registration
Registration of commercial shipping vessels in open registries offering competitive registration fees, flexible crewing requirements, and recognised flag state status for international trading routes.
Ownership Structure Advisory
The most tax-efficient aircraft and vessel ownership structures frequently involve an offshore SPV as the registered owner. We establish and administer the SPV, manage the leasing arrangement to the operating entity, and ensure the structure is both legally sound and bankable.
De-registration & Transfer
Managing the de-registration of aircraft or vessels from their current registry and re-registration in a new jurisdiction — including export certificates of airworthiness, IDERA arrangements, and Cape Town Convention compliance for financed assets.
Leading Aircraft & Maritime Registries
We work with the following registries — selected for their international recognition, operational flexibility, and regulatory efficiency.
✈️ Aviation Registries
Cayman Islands (CAACI) · Isle of Man (IOM Aircraft Registry) · Aruba · San Marino · Malta — all ICAO-compliant with strong international recognition.
🚢 Maritime Registries
Cayman Islands · BVI · Marshall Islands · Bahamas · Malta · Isle of Man · Vanuatu · Cook Islands — open registries with international trading rights.
The Cape Town Convention and Aircraft Finance
For financed aircraft — whether under an operating lease, finance lease, or secured loan — the Cape Town Convention and its Aircraft Protocol establish an international framework for the creation, priority, and enforcement of security interests in aircraft objects.
Registration under a Cape Town-compliant registry and proper IDERA (Irrevocable De-registration and Export Request Authorisation) arrangements are essential for any financed aircraft structure. Elaris manages both the registry registration and the Cape Town Convention documentation as part of our full aircraft structuring service.
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Speak to an Elaris advisor about your specific requirements. Initial consultations are complimentary and without obligation.