Shipping has always been regarded as the biggest and most important means of transporting goods around the world, playing a vital role in the world trade and is the back bone of the world economy. Augmented global trade, increased energy costs, constant environmental regulations, and the menace of terrorism have resulted to a dramatic alteration of this industry.
Cyprus is a modern business and maritime centre due to its geographical location and the vast number of tax advantages it offers. It has the 11th largest ship-registry worldwide and the 3rd in Europe and it is the top ship-management centre in the EU.
Our skilled and experience legal team provides a well-rounded and comprehensive advice when it comes to shipping and maritime matters. It can provide guidelines and support to facilitate all the need of our clients.
Our services include, but are not limited to:
- Ship Companies registration
- Ship registration
- Yacht registration
- Parallel registration
- Flag registration
- Transfer of ownership
- Ship and Yacht sales and purchases
- Ship management
- Ship management agreements
- Maritime commerce
- Registration of mortgages against vessels and
- Employment issues specific to shipping companies
- Salvage
- Collision
- Loss of or damage to cargo
- Freight disputes
- all related company law and tax matters