
A leading Latin American jurisdiction for international founders seeking strong privacy, tax-neutral treatment for global activities, and flexible structures for holding, trading, and asset protection.
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US$ 2,299
Explore why Panama is a preferred choice for international business.
Ownership and beneficial details are not publicly disclosed.
No corporate tax on foreign-sourced income for international activities.
Panama Canal hub with excellent connectivity for trade and logistics.
Simple, business-friendly rules with no exchange controls.
Request a company name check and eligibility review.
Submit company, director, and shareholder information.
Upload required documents for verification.
Optional services such as accounting, trademark, or compliance support are arranged.
Receive incorporation documents and manage services via the client portal.
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Entity Type | Sociedad Anonima (S.A.) |
Legal System | Civil Law |
Governing Law | Panama Corporations Law |
Regulator | Public Registry of Panama |
Director(s) | Minimum 3 Individual or Corporate. No residency required. |
Shareholder(s) | Minimum 1 shareholder. 100% foreign ownership allowed |
Incorporation Timeframe | Typically completed within 1 - 2 Weeks |
Professional Officer | Resident agent required |
Local Mandates | Registered Office required |
Issued Share(s) | No minimum |
Issued Share Capital | No statutory minimum. Standard authorized share capital is commonly set at USD 10,000 |
Paid-up Capital | Not required |
Accessible Records | Directors public. Shareholders private. |
Accounting & Audit | Accounting records required; Financial Statement audit report is generally not mandatory |
Annual Compliance & Tax Filing | Annual Renewal; Annual franchise tax filing |
Economic Substance | N/A |
Tax Regime | Territorial tax system |
Standard Tax Rate | 0% for foreign-source income |
Tax Exemptions | Tax-neutrality for Non-Resident Companies with income sourced outside Panama. |
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OCC handled our offshore incorporation flawlessly. We opened a BVI company and corporate bank account within weeks.

Start your company efficiently with strong privacy safeguards, tax-neutral advantages for global activities, and complete professional support from start to finish.
