Panama鈥檚 economy over the past six years, on average, has grown by nearly double digits. However in 2014, the economy slowed down a little bit, causing some to be cautious. Now, as we head full steam into 2016, it appears the slowdown was merely a hiccup, and Panama鈥檚...
Banking in Panama
5 Steps to Open a Bank Account in Panama
Offshore investment is growing rapidly, and one of the most functional and feasible options in this region is to open a bank account in Panama. Panama has long had a reputation for secure offshore banking, and has very favorable laws for both offshore investors, and...
Colombia and Panama Settle Tax Dispute, But Relations Still Not 100%
Earlier this month, economic relations between Colombia and Panama became tense after Colombia threatened to put Panama on their so-called 鈥渢ax haven鈥 list. The list, which Colombia uses as a basis for financial transparency, is comprised of countries who either don鈥檛...
Top 10 Benefits of Starting a Business in Panama
Panama is a great place for foreign investment, and many people are deciding to either move their business there, or start a new one. If you鈥檙e still on the fence about whether or not Panama is the right fit for you, check out these reasons. Here are 10 of the...
FATCA Update: Two Year Transition Period for Withholding Funds
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced May 2nd, 2014 that the years 2014 and 2015 will be 鈥渢ransitional periods鈥 in regards to enforcing the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) regarding withholding funds. This applies to foreign financial institutions,...
Eased Access to Credit in Panama – Banks Increase Lending by 14%
Panama鈥檚 economy has been growing at a steady pace for the greater half of the past decade. Foreign investment is on the rise, jobs in the private sector are plentiful, and domestic growth is higher than it鈥檚 ever been. As Panama鈥檚 economy grows, so does the amount of...
Don’t Worry, Panama is Still a Tax Haven
The end of 2013 created a panic in Panama amongst the expats and the wealthy citizens when Panama鈥檚 National Assembly passed a new law changing the income tax law making worldwide income subject to taxation as in the United States. However, it was deemed a mistake and...
The Difference between Corporate and Personal Bank Accounts in Panama
The difference between corporate and personal offshore bank accounts in Panama is like any other bank accounts around the world. An offshore bank account is one opened in another country which is why it is called an 鈥渙ffshore鈥 account. A personal offshore bank account...
Privacy in Panama: A Constitutional Guarantee
Privacy in Panama is a constitutional guarantee. Panama鈥檚 privacy laws are backed by several constitutional articles guaranteeing privacy for its citizens and even for foreigners. This post serves as a summary of Panama's privacy laws and regulations. Panama Privacy...