Register your yacht under the Malaysian flag. Remotely, in about a week.

A government-backed registry open to every nationality, for private owners and companies. Usually no survey, no visit to Malaysia, and one all-inclusive price from US$900.

Statutory registry since 2003 · Administered by the Marine Department of Malaysia · All nationalities accepted · Offices in Athens and Nicosia

Welcome to Langkawi International Yacht Registry (LIYR), Malaysia

Through our Offices in Greece and Cyprus

LANGKAWI International Yacht Registry (LIYR) specializes only in yachts and offers one of the easiest and most convenient boat registrations in the world. It was set up in 2003 and is based in Telaga Harbour Park, Langkawi and is operated by the Director General of the Marine Department of MALAYSIA.

Key Facts

From US$900

All government, tonnage and service fees included for yachts under 150 GT.

5–7 working days

From complete documents to registration.

100% remote

Your yacht never needs to visit Malaysia.

Usually no survey

Most private yachts are registered on documents alone.

Who it is For

Built for owners who want a straightforward flag

  • Private owners
    Register in your own name, whatever your nationality or country of residence.

  • Company-owned yachts
    Keep your yacht in a UK Ltd, US LLC or other company. No Malaysian company needed.

  • Charter and bareboat
    Commercial and bareboat-chartered yachts are accepted.

  • Brokers and lawyers
    A reliable partner for your clients’ closings and re-flagging. Partner with us.

Applicable fees for registering a yacht in Langkawi, Malaysia

✔ Privately-owned Langkawi Yacht Registration US$900.00 (all-inclusive for yachts under 150 GRT)

✔ Corporate-owned Langkawi Yacht Registration US$1.500.00 (all-inclusive for yachts under 150 GRT)

✔ Annual Renewal Fees from US$95.00 (for yachts under 150 GRT)

NOTE: The above prices include our service & handling fees for privately-owned yachts and/or for corporate-owned yachts, plus all government, tonnage and registration fees, applicable for yachts under 150 Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT).

NOTE: We can also register yachts of over 150 GRT of tonnage (there are actually and the following additional categories in Langkawi, Malaysia (both for privately-owned or corporate-owned yachts, pleasure/recreational, or commercial/charter, and bareboat) (a) 150-400 GRT (b) 400-1,500 GRT, and (c) over 1,500 GRT), so please let us know your inquiry and we’ll revert immediately with our most competitively-priced quotation in this matter. Even for yachts over 150 GRT the Langkawi, Malaysia registration is inexpensive and very competitively-priced!

Four (4) Steps to Register your Yacht in Langkawi, Malaysia

Online Form

Fill in our online form in just 3 minutes.

Documents

Send us your boat documents and passport copy.

Processing

We submit your paperwork to the Langkawi authorities.

Completion

We send your new registration to you by overnight courier.

Get started with your yacht registration!

We’re happy to answer your questions and get you started!  Get in touch with us