Hong Kong and Singapore are Asia's premier maritime and aviation hubs, both offering highly respected and efficient registries for private yachts and aircraft. Our teams in both locations can provide end-to-end support for the registration process.

We begin by advising on the optimal ownership structure, which typically involves the establishment of a local company to act as the legal owner of the asset, thereby satisfying the local ownership requirements of the registries. We then manage the entire application process. For yacht registration, this includes the reservation of the vessel's name, the submission of the declaration of ownership, and the coordination of the necessary surveys to obtain the certificate of survey and tonnage certificate.

For aircraft registration, we manage the detailed application with the respective civil aviation authority, a process which requires extensive documentation relating to the aircraft's airworthiness, insurance, and ownership. A key part of our service is the coordination with technical experts, including surveyors and aviation engineers, to ensure that all inspections are completed and that all technical documentation is in order.

Once the asset is successfully registered, Zetland can provide ongoing support. This includes managing the annual renewal of the registration, handling the registration of any mortgages if the asset is financed, and processing any required updates with the registry, such as a change of owner's details. Our familiarity with the procedures of the Hong Kong Marine Department, the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, and their Singaporean counterparts ensures a smooth and efficient registration process, underpinned by professional and diligent ongoing administration.