Not Eligible🚚 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 — Not eligible: 7
- ☑️ If you do not actually operate ships but only perform management, brokerage, …
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
☑️ 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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