Not Eligible๐ Transportation & Warehousing
Water Transport
Last updated: 2026.04.06
Water transport has strict standards for ship ownership and dedicated port facilities under the Marine Transportation Act, etc., so non-resident address registration is restricted.
Registration Status
Not Eligible7
Key Points
- Water Transport is restricted from virtual office registration.
- Sub-type breakdown โ Not eligible: 7
- โ๏ธ If you do not actually operate ships but only perform management, brokerage, โฆ
Which sub-types of Water Transport can be registered?
Not Eligible 7
- Coastal freight transport
- Coastal passenger transport
- In-port passenger transport
- Ocean-going freight transport
- Ocean-going passenger transport
Notes
โ๏ธ If you do not actually operate ships but only perform management, brokerage, or agency work, application may be possible under 'ship management' or 'freight transport brokerage, agency & related services'.
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