Doing Business in Panama is essential reading for the investor
or company setting up a business for the first time in Panama. This e-booklet
will give you vital knowledge about business practices, incorporating, tax incentives
and much more information.
Written by one of Panama’s leading law firms
with 20 years of experience advising foreign clients, this is an invaluable
resource for anyone considering business or investing in Panama.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Geography
History and Government
Population and Language
Religion and Education
Business Hours
Weights and Measures
2. THE ECONOMY
General Description
Basic Resources
Major Industries
Transportation and Communications
Currency
Exchange Controls
Employment and Standard of Living
Foreign Trade and Balance of Payments
Government attitude toward Foreign Investments
Stability of Investments Legislation
3. BANKING AND FINANCE
Banking Regulations
Licenses to Engage in Banking Business
Capital Requirements
Secrecy, International Treaties and Legal
Measures against Money Laundering
Securities Market and Regulation
Mutual Funds
Financial Leasing
Insurance, Reinsurance and Captive
Insurance Legislation
Insurance and Reinsurance
Captive Insurance Companies
4. CORPORATE STRUCTURE
Panama Subsidiary Corporation
Branch of a Foreign Corporation
5. IMMIGRATION
6. INVESTMENT CLIMATE
7. INVESTMENT INCENTIVES
Export and Manufacturing Industries
Export Processing Zones
Mining Industries
Tourism Investments
Special Tourism Zones
and Concessions
Petroleum Free Zones
Colon Free Zone
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