Panama is positioned as the «Hub of the Americas», offering a financial and logistics services platform unrivalled in the region. Its territorial tax system, anchored in Law 32 of 1927, allows commercial operations carried out outside Panamanian territory to be exempt from income tax. It is the jurisdiction of reference for international trade (re-invoicing), family asset protection and maritime management, all under a dollarised economy.
Panama
Dollarised financial hub. Territorial tax system (0% offshore), robust asset protection and international banking centre.
- Panama offers the most flexible and proven corporate structure in Latin America. Its source-based taxation principle (territoriality) allows corporations to manage global operations with absolute tax efficiency on foreign income. Combined with its currency stability (USD) and banking infrastructure, it is the ideal vehicle for international trade and succession planning.
100% Remote Management. No travel required.
INTEGRAL VISION
Infrastructure Legal Solid for Global Business
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Public Limited Companies Act
Act 32 of 1927 is recognised worldwide for its stability and flexibility. It allows directors and shareholders to be of any nationality and reside anywhere. Board meetings can be held telematically, facilitating remote governance.
TAX EFFICIENCY
Principle of Territoriality
The Panamanian tax system taxes only income generated within the national territory. Profits derived from offshore operations (re-invoicing of goods that do not touch Panamanian ports or services rendered abroad) are legally exempt from direct taxation.
ENTITIES
Available Company Types
Public Limited Company (S.A.)
The standard vehicle for operational and commercial business. Requires three directors (President, Secretary, Treasurer). Standard capital of 10,000 USD (no initial outlay required). Ideal for international trading, asset holding and opening corporate bank accounts.
Private Interest Foundation (PIF)
Hybrid entity between a trust and a company, designed exclusively for asset protection and estate planning. It has no shareholders, only beneficiaries. Its assets are unseizable (unless there is proven malice) and it offers a higher level of privacy and legal security.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Banking and Fintech Network
General Bank
Panama's largest and most solid private financial institution. Conservative profile and high liquidity.
Banistmo
Part of the Bancolombia Group. Offers a robust regional platform and full corporate banking services.
Credicorp Bank
Entity with a strong focus on international and corporate clients, recognised for its operational agility.
ROUTE SHEET
Incorporation Protocol
We have standardised international bureaucratic complexity into a linear and efficient process. Our team centralises legal, tax and administrative management, allowing you to operate in your chosen jurisdiction with full assurance of regulatory compliance.
01. Compliance Validation (KYC)
Initiation of the dossier by digitally compiling basic documentation (Passport and Proof of Residence). We perform legal and regulatory validation (AML) in less than 24 hours to ensure a seamless process.
02. Incorporation and Official Registration
Drafting of articles of association and preparation of articles of association in accordance with local regulations. We manage the filing with the competent registration authority and settle the governmental fees until the Certificate of Incorporation is obtained.
03. Operational Activation and Banking
Formal delivery of the ‘Corporate Set’ with the company's legal documents. In this final phase, we execute the introductions with the selected financial institutions or EMIs to enable the company's treasury.
We were looking for legal certainty to operate in Europe, but bureaucracy was holding us back. Your team not only handled the registration, but also advised us on the optimal tax structure. We feel we have an in-house legal department.
Sarah V.
Chief Operating Officer, Ventus Capital
360º SOLUTIONS
Corporate Governance Integral
Design of the optimal legal vehicle (LTD, LLC, Holding). Includes customised drafting of articles of association, government registration and payment of upfront fees to deliver an operational 100% company.
Direct access to our network of banking partners and EMIs. We manage the entire compliance dossier to ensure the opening of multi-currency corporate accounts with your own IBAN.
Provision of Registered Office and Secretarial or Nominee Address services, ensuring strict compliance with the requirements of substance and privacy.
Comprehensive management of the annual maintenance of the company. This includes the filing of accounting books, VAT returns and corporate tax returns.
STRATEGIC PARTNER
More than a Gestoria: Your Global Partner
We understand that operating abroad creates uncertainty. Our approach goes beyond red tape: we act as a proactive extension of your team, anticipating regulatory barriers and resolving operational challenges so you can focus on scaling your business.
CONTINENTAL NETWORK
Other Jurisdictions at Level Continental
IMMEDIATE OPERATION