Panama Company Formation
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
Doing Business in
Panama: Key Highlights
Explore why Panama is a preferred choice for international business.
Strong Privacy Protection
Ownership and beneficial details are not publicly disclosed.
Tax-Neutral Regime
No corporate tax on foreign-sourced income for international activities.
Strategic Global Location
Panama Canal hub with excellent connectivity for trade and logistics.
Flexible & Modern Legislation
Simple, business-friendly rules with no exchange controls.
How It Works
Preparation
Request a company name check and eligibility review.
Company Details
Submit company, director, and shareholder information.
Document Submission
Upload required documents for verification.
Additional Services Setup
Optional services such as accounting, trademark, or compliance support are arranged.
Company Management
Receive incorporation documents and manage services via the client portal.
Get Started
Panama Company Formation
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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Why Choose Us For Company Formation Service
Mark T.
Singapore
OCC handled our offshore incorporation flawlessly. We opened a BVI company and corporate bank account within weeks.
Laura D.
UK
Professional, responsive and extremely knowledgeable about asset protection.
Daniel R.
Australia
The team guided us through every step of our company setup and compliance process. Everything was delivered on time and with absolute clarity.
Sofia M.
Germany
From consultation to banking support, the experience was seamless. Their client portal makes managing our entities extremely easy.
Ready to Incorporate in Panama?
Start your company efficiently with strong privacy safeguards, tax-neutral advantages for global activities, and complete professional support from start to finish.
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