Panama

Panama is located on the narrow strip of land that connects North and South America. There is an estimated population of 3.4 million people. Panama's key geographic position has been conducive to its specialization as a service country. The Panama Canal and the Colon Free Zone are at the forefront of this development. The official language is Spanish and its currency is the US Dollar legal tender, which circulates freely in Panama. Panamanian law is based on the Spanish Civil Code, although the company law has been taken from the corporation law of Delaware in the USA.

Highlights of Panama Companies:

  • Name and Currency flexibility
  • Bearer shares permitted
  • Confidentiality on shareholders information
  • Well developed professional infrastructure
  • Neutral tax jurisdiction
  • Regulated financial services industry
  • Expedite redomiciliation services
  • None exchange controls

General Information

Type of Company

Corporation

Companies Law

Company Law No. 32 1927

Minimum Director

Three

Minimum Shareholder

One

Bearer Shares Permitted

Yes

Corporate Shareholders

Yes

Corporate Directors

Yes

Minimum License Fee

$300

Disclosure of Ownership

No

Corporate Seal Required

No