Establishing businesses in Panama
Establishing a business in Panama involves more than simply forming a company: it requires choosing the right structure from the outset, based on the business activity, the source of income, and each client's objectives. I guide you through the entire process, from incorporation to evaluating special tax regimes and ensuring compliance with current economic substance requirements. My consultation begins by determining the appropriate structure for each case, as each regime has its own eligibility requirements.
Services
Formation of companies (public limited, limited liability) and private interest foundations.
Corporate structuring and definition of the appropriate vehicle.
Evaluation and processing of special regimes: SEM, City of Knowledge, Panama Pacific.
Compliance with the rules of economic substance (Law 526 of 2026).
Advice on territorial taxation applicable to the activity.
Obtaining the Notice of Operation and registrations with competent entities.
Account opening and compliance with due diligence requirements.
Corporate migration: visas and permits for key personnel
Contracts and internal governance after incorporation.
Customer profiles:
Technology and digital services companies —software, SaaS, fintech— that are considering operating from Panama.
Foreign companies seeking a headquarters or regional entry point in Latin America.
Multinational groups assessing their eligibility for the SEM regime.
Entrepreneurs and investors forming their first entity in Panama.
Companies already established that require restructuring or adapting to the new obligations of economic substance.
International service providers that hire key foreign staff.