Discover the strategic advantages that make Panama the premier destination for global investors, businesses, and discerning individuals seeking a strategic base in the Americas.
Fiscal Advantages
Panama's territorial tax system offers unparalleled advantages for international businesses and investors, with foreign-source income completely exempt from taxation.
Only Panamanian-source income is taxed. Foreign-source income is statutorily exempt with no time limits or ring-fencing.
Competitive corporate tax structure with multiple incentives:
Progressive individual income tax scale:
Residency & Citizenship
Multiple pathways to residency and citizenship, designed to accommodate different investment levels and personal circumstances.
Immediate permanent residency through real estate investment
Special program for citizens of 58 qualifying jurisdictions
Retirement residency for lifetime pension recipients
Short-stay visa for digital nomads and remote workers
Connectivity & Infrastructure
Strategic infrastructure connecting the Americas and beyond, with advanced telecommunications, transportation, and financial services.
Tocumen International Airport serves as the aviation hub of the Americas with COPA Airlines connecting to 29 countries.
Balboa and Cristóbal ports rank in global top-20 for container throughput, with Panama Canal connecting oceans.
Ocean-to-ocean fiber runs alongside the railway, providing exceptional connectivity for digital businesses.
Major global banks including Citibank, HSBC, Scotiabank, BNP, Santander, and JPMorgan custody.
Special Economic Zones
Access to world-class free trade zones with significant tax benefits and operational advantages for international businesses.
The largest free zone in the Western Hemisphere with 3,000+ companies across 1,400 hectares.
1,400 Ha former US Air Force base, 15 minutes to city center, with comprehensive tax benefits until 2030.
Private, state or mixed ownership zones for higher-education, R&D, high-tech, health centers, and more.
Contact our expert team to discuss how Panama's advantages can benefit your specific situation. We provide personalized guidance tailored to your investment and lifestyle goals.