In today's dynamic maritime landscape, shipowners and operators face a myriad of considerations when selecting the optimal vessel registry. Among the prominent options, the Madeira International Shipping Register (MAR) has emerged as a compelling choice, offering a...
The International Shipping Register of Madeira, known as MAR, has emerged as a premier destination for yacht owners and charterers seeking a robust, EU-compliant registry that offers unparalleled benefits. As a high-quality, credible, and secure shipping registry, MAR...
As the maritime industry continues to evolve, ship and yacht owners are constantly seeking jurisdictions offering attractive vessel registration benefits. One such jurisdiction that has gained significant attention is Madeira, a Portuguese archipelago located in the...
Madeira's Marine Vessel Registry, also known as MAR (or Madeira International Shipping Register), is a highly reputable ship and yacht register in Portugal. It is considered one of the top three EU registers regarding the number of vessels and registered tonnage. MAR...
Under the Madeira International Business Center (MIBC) regime, Company Incorporation in Madeira is an EU-approved solution that may benefit international companies operating across different jurisdictions. Under the MIBC regime, duly licensed companies are entitled to...
Those relocating to Portugal will soon discover that having a Portuguese Taxpayer Number (locally known as NIF - Número de Identificação Fiscal) is required for conducting business and engaging with governmental authorities for the purposes of almost anything....
The International Shipping Register of Madeira (MAR) has published Circular 04/MAR updating the interpretation of national requirements related to logbooks on MAR registered vessels. Objective This circular is intended to advise shipowners, companies and Recognised...
Portugal and its national merchant navy have recently been the subject of very positive analyzes by both the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations (UN). The reason: the International Ship Registry of Madeira (MAR) In the...
The International Shipping Register of Madeira – MAR is Portugal’s international shipping register and is among the international registers of the highest quality, having guaranteed adequate measures to ensure efficient surveillance of all vessels registered. Founded...
The Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the Portuguese Republic has approved armed private security onboard Portuguese registered ships, including those registered in the International Shipping Registry of Madeira (MAR), through Decree-Law 159/2019 of October...