E-Commerce in Panama: Requirements, Registration, and Legal Compliance
Panama’s digital market is rapidly expanding, making it crucial for entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs to understand the country’s e-commerce regulations. The Directorate General of Electronic Commerce (DGCE), operating under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MICI), is the authority overseeing this sector.
Continue ReadingSpecial Tax Regimes in Panama: Opportunities for Your Business in 2025
Panama is a magnet for businesses and investors thanks to its special tax regimes. These incentives cut costs and drive growth in sectors like logistics, technology, and manufacturing. Here’s a breakdown of the main ones, their benefits, and how to take advantage of them.
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How to Protect Your Intellectual Property Internationally
Intellectual property is one of the most valuable assets for any business. Protecting it not only locally in Panama but also internationally is essential to maintaining your competitive edge and avoiding falling victim to plagiarism or misuse.
Continue ReadingWhat to Do After Acquiring Property in Panama
Purchasing property in Panama is a significant investment that offers multiple benefits, including asset security, tax advantages, and the possibility of establishing tax residency in Panama.
Continue ReadingHow to Reduce Transfer Pricing Risks
Transfer pricing is one of the most significant tax challenges for multinational enterprises. Proper documentation and consistent intercompany policies help reduce exposure to adjustments, penalties, and disputes.
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How to select the right jurisdiction for international business
Expanding a business internationally is a strategic move that can lead to significant fiscal, operational, and asset protection benefits. However, one of the most common—and costly—mistakes is the wrong choice of jurisdiction.
Continue ReadingResidence permit from friendly countries
Pueden aplicar a esta Residencia Permanente en Calidad de Extranjeros Nacionales de Países específicos que mantienen relaciones amistosas, profesionales, económicas y de inversión con la República de Panamá, con sus dependientes, para el desarrollo de actividades económicas que les permita un nivel de vida adecuado.
Continue ReadingEntrepreneurship Societies
La Ley No.186 de 2020 creó las sociedades de emprendimiento en Panamá. La ley las define como aquellas Sociedades comercialmente operativas de finalidad económica social dirigidas a la creación de procesos, productos o servicios innovadores, o que representan creaciones de valor o beneficio social”.
Continue ReadingPanama legalizes the production and use of medicinal Cannabis
A medida que más países adoptan legalmente el uso medicinal y recreacional del cannabis, Panamá no escapa a la tendencia mundial de flexibilizar y establecer medidas que permitan su explotación y uso en la industrial terapéutica y medicinal.
Continue ReadingSpin-off of Companies in Panama
En Panamá, la escisión de sociedades fue adoptada mediante la expedición de la Ley No. 85 de 22 de noviembre de 2012, que modifica el Código de Comercio.
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