LAWYER'S GUIDE

This Guide presents an introduction to Panama and a broad overview of laws and programs relating to doing business in our country.

The development of institutions and instruments to regulate business activities in Panama has been consistent with its trade and services economy, which is closely connected to the international market and Panama’s strategic geographic position. As a result, Panama’s legal and institutional framework has been specifically geared to offer facilities and incentives for the development of international commercial and service activities in Panama, with very few requirements regarding the nationality of investors and with no restrictions on converting currencies or transferring funds.

This is a general guide, based on the latest information available at the time of going to press. The statistics, laws, and rules of regulatory bodies are subject to amendment, and the reader should not rely on their remaining unchanged. We recommend that the reader seek proper professional advice on any business problems that he or she encounters and not rely on this Guide as a substitute for such advice.