Committed to Business

Panama’s constitution recognizes that foreigners and Panamanians are equal and enjoy the same rights, aiding in the business success to the nation’s prosperity. This is why Panamanian political leaders are committed to developing key industries, such as finance, trade, shipping, infrastructure, real estate, hotels & resorts as well as encouraging more direct foreign investment into mining, petroleum, energy and ports & logistics services. Over the past years, both government and opposition have worked hand-in-hand to create the right legislative and regulatory framework for all these sectors to grow and prosper.

Business in English

International Panama uses English as an official language, alongside Spanish. Use of English is universal, making Panama instantly accessible to anyone conversant in English. Many Panamanians also speak a third language, usually Italian, German or French.

Top Quality Service Providers

Panamanian professionals such as bankers, tax advisors, legal practitioners and accountants are recognized to be among the best in the world, and their excellent reputation has expanded Panama’s product-offering as a wealth management center. A number of family offices have already chosen to locate their operations or certain functions to Panama. The country’s prudential regulatory and supervisory system, under which trustees and other investment services providers have to be licensed, gives comfort to the families by ensuring certain standards are met. With its excellent reputation for high standards of regulation and supervision, competitive costs and a highly educated workforce, Panama is prepared to satisfy the most diverse and sophisticated customer requirement.

Tailor-made Structures

Panama’s strengths as a wealth management center lie in the foundations of its thriving finance center, which offers a wide range of investment vehicles including investment funds and trust companies. The country’s excellent physical and legal infrastructure has also been bolstered by seasoned professionals with a proven track record in structuring customized solutions and offering innovative approaches.

Economic Power

Panama has posted healthy economic growth for the last 10 years. GDP growth for the full-year 2017 reached 5.4%, making the country the fastest-growing in the Central American region for a second consecutive year. This has also allowed Panama to maintain one of the lowest unemployment rates, hovering around 5 per cent.

In 2016, Panama had an economy growth of 4.9%. 2015/16 were favorable years. Strong labor market fundamentals, recovering investment and an accommodative fiscal stance resulted in real GDP growth of 6.1 per cent in 2014 and 5.8% in 2015, one of the highest in LatAm during those years.

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