Palau Yacht / Flag Registration

Region

Western Pacific

Micronesia

Registry Type

Open Registry

Open to international owners

Currency

US Dollar

Official currency

Palau is an island republic of several hundred islands in the western Pacific Ocean, east of the Philippines, known for its natural beauty and dive sites.

The country operates an open ship registry available to international owners. Since December 2025 the registry has been run directly by the Palau Government's Bureau of Marine Transportation.

General Information

Location: Western Pacific — capital Ngerulmud
Status: Independent republic (in free association with the United States)
Official languages: Palauan and English
Currency: US Dollar

Key Features

The registry is open to international owners.
It is known as a cost-effective option for both merchant ships and yachts.
With English as an official language, documents and correspondence are in English.

Who Is It For?

Private and commercial owners for whom cost is a priority.

Let us review the current situation together

The governance of the Palau registry changed in December 2025 and the registry is now run directly by the government. Before choosing a flag, we recommend reviewing the registry's current status and its suitability for your yacht with us.

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Palau Registration