# flag of convenience

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Registration of a ship in a country chosen for its low taxes, permissive regulations, etc.
2. The flag flown by a ship so registered (corresponding to the country of registration).
3. Use of a particular location or jurisdiction as one's nominal base of operations in order to take advantage of favorable laws and regulations or to avoid restrictions on one's operations.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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