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}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<!-- LANG BAR -->\r\n<div class=\"lang-bar\">\r\n <div class=\"inner\">\r\n <button class=\"lang-btn active\" onclick=\"setLang('es')\">ES \u2014 Espa\u00f1ol<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"lang-btn\" onclick=\"setLang('en')\">EN \u2014 English<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- HEADER -->\r\n<header>\r\n <div class=\"header-inner\">\r\n <div class=\"firm-tag\">EDTIJ \u2014 Escobar, Della Togna, Icaza & Jurado<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"article-meta\">Art\u00edculo \u00b7 Derecho Fiscal Internacional \u00b7 Febrero 2026<\/div>\r\n <h1 class=\"lang-es\">Reg\u00edmenes Fiscales Especiales en Panam\u00e1<\/h1>\r\n <h1 class=\"lang-en\" style=\"display:none;\">Special Tax Regimes in Panama<\/h1>\r\n <div class=\"subtitle lang-es\">Una gu\u00eda pr\u00e1ctica para empresas, inversionistas y estructuras internacionales<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"subtitle lang-en\" style=\"display:none;\">A Practical Guide for Businesses, Investors and International Structures<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"header-divider\"><\/div>\r\n <p class=\"header-intro lang-es\">Panam\u00e1 ofrece uno de los marcos de incentivos fiscales m\u00e1s completos de Am\u00e9rica Latina. Conocer estos reg\u00edmenes no es solo una ventaja competitiva \u2014 es una obligaci\u00f3n para cualquier empresa que opere o invierta en la regi\u00f3n.<\/p>\r\n <p class=\"header-intro lang-en\" style=\"display:none;\">Panama offers one of the most comprehensive fiscal incentive frameworks in Latin America. Understanding these regimes is not merely a competitive advantage \u2014 it is an imperative for any business operating or investing in the region.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n<!-- ARTICLE BODY -->\r\n<div class=\"article-wrap\">\r\n\r\n <!-- \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 SPANISH VERSION \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\r\n <div class=\"lang-es\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"lead-section\">\r\n <p>Panam\u00e1 ha construido, a lo largo de d\u00e9cadas, un ecosistema regulatorio que combina estabilidad jur\u00eddica, ubicaci\u00f3n geogr\u00e1fica estrat\u00e9gica y una serie de reg\u00edmenes fiscales especiales dise\u00f1ados para atraer inversi\u00f3n, generar empleo y potenciar sectores clave de la econom\u00eda. Para un empresario, inversionista o director corporativo, navegar este panorama con claridad puede representar la diferencia entre una estructura eficiente y una con riesgos legales y tributarios innecesarios.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- TABLE OF CONTENTS -->\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>Contenido del art\u00edculo:<\/strong> Zona Libre de Col\u00f3n \u00b7 Zonas Francas (Ley 31\/2011) \u00b7 Sedes de Empresas Multinacionales (SEM) \u00b7 Empresas Multinacionales de Manufactura (EMMA) \u00b7 Panam\u00e1 Pac\u00edfico \u00b7 Ciudad del Saber \u00b7 Incentivos al Turismo \u00b7 Incentivos a la Reforestaci\u00f3n \u00b7 Sector del Transporte\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 1. ZLC -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">R\u00e9gimen 01<\/span> Zona Libre de Col\u00f3n<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Base Legal<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Decreto Ley 18 de 1948 \u00b7 Modificaciones posteriores<\/div>\r\n <p>La Zona Libre de Col\u00f3n (ZLC) es la zona franca m\u00e1s grande del hemisferio occidental y la segunda a nivel mundial, despu\u00e9s de Hong Kong. Ubicada estrat\u00e9gicamente en el Atl\u00e1ntico paname\u00f1o, en la entrada del Canal, opera como un hub de comercio internacional donde las mercanc\u00edas pueden importarse, almacenarse, transformarse levemente y reexportarse con un tratamiento fiscal altamente preferencial.<\/p>\r\n <h3>Principales beneficios fiscales<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n total del impuesto sobre la renta por operaciones de reexportaci\u00f3n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Importaci\u00f3n de mercanc\u00edas sin pago de impuestos de importaci\u00f3n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de impuestos de transferencia sobre bienes reexportados<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Libre repatriaci\u00f3n de utilidades y capitales<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de impuestos municipales sobre actividades comerciales dentro de la zona<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">No aplica el ITBMS (IVA paname\u00f1o) a las operaciones de la zona<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>Consideraci\u00f3n pr\u00e1ctica:<\/strong> Las operaciones dentro de la ZLC que generen ingresos de fuente paname\u00f1a (ventas locales) s\u00ed est\u00e1n sujetas al r\u00e9gimen tributario ordinario. La distinci\u00f3n entre ingresos de fuente extranjera y local es esencial para la planificaci\u00f3n fiscal.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 2. ZONAS FRANCAS -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">R\u00e9gimen 02<\/span> Zonas Francas \u2014 Ley 32\/2011<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Base Legal<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Ley 32 de 2011 \u00b7 Decreto Ejecutivo 26 de 2012<\/div>\r\n <p>La Ley 32 de 2011 cre\u00f3 un marco moderno para el establecimiento de zonas francas en cualquier punto del territorio paname\u00f1o, democratizando el acceso a incentivos que antes estaban restringidos a zonas geogr\u00e1ficas espec\u00edficas. Bajo este r\u00e9gimen, tanto el promotor de la zona como los usuarios establecidos en ella acceden a un paquete robusto de incentivos.<\/p>\r\n <h3>Para Promotores (Desarrolladores de la Zona)<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n del impuesto sobre la renta por 20 a\u00f1os desde el inicio de operaciones<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de impuestos de importaci\u00f3n sobre maquinaria y equipos para construcci\u00f3n de la zona<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de impuestos sobre transferencia de bienes inmuebles dentro del proyecto<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de impuestos municipales y nacionales sobre la actividad promotora<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3>Para Usuarios (Empresas dentro de la Zona)<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n del ISR sobre ingresos de fuente extranjera<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de impuestos de importaci\u00f3n sobre materias primas, insumos y maquinaria<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de ITBMS en operaciones dentro de la zona y en exportaciones<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Libertad para repatriar capitales y dividendos sin retenciones adicionales<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>Distinci\u00f3n clave:<\/strong> El r\u00e9gimen diferencia claramente entre ingresos generados por exportaciones (exonerados) e ingresos por ventas al mercado local paname\u00f1o (gravados con las tasas ordinarias). Esta distinci\u00f3n debe gestionarse cuidadosamente en la estructuraci\u00f3n.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 3. SEM -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">R\u00e9gimen 03<\/span> Sede de Empresa Multinacional (SEM)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Base Legal<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Ley 41 de 2007 \u00b7 Decreto Ejecutivo 98 de 2019<\/div>\r\n <p>El r\u00e9gimen SEM fue dise\u00f1ado para convertir a Panam\u00e1 en un centro regional de gesti\u00f3n para grupos multinacionales. Permite a empresas establecer su sede regional en Panam\u00e1, brindando servicios intragrupo (administraci\u00f3n, finanzas, log\u00edstica, tecnolog\u00eda, recursos humanos) a filiales en otras jurisdicciones, bajo un marco fiscal territorial de fuente extranjera.<\/p>\r\n <h3>Beneficios del r\u00e9gimen SEM<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n total del ISR por servicios prestados a entidades fuera de Panam\u00e1<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de dividendos e intereses de fuente extranjera<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n del impuesto de transferencia sobre bienes de capital importados<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n del ITBMS en servicios prestados al extranjero<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Facilidad migratoria: visas especiales para ejecutivos y personal t\u00e9cnico extranjero<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Permiso de trabajo simplificado para personal asignado a la sede<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>Sustancia requerida:<\/strong> El r\u00e9gimen SEM exige demostrar que la empresa tiene presencia real en Panam\u00e1: oficina, empleados y gesti\u00f3n efectiva de actividades calificadas. A la luz de la inclusi\u00f3n de Panam\u00e1 en la lista negra de la UE, la sustancia econ\u00f3mica aut\u00e9ntica es hoy m\u00e1s relevante que nunca para proteger los beneficios del r\u00e9gimen.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 4. EMMA -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">R\u00e9gimen 04<\/span> Empresa Multinacional de Manufactura (EMMA)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Base Legal<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Ley 159 de 2020<\/div>\r\n <p>El r\u00e9gimen EMMA es el complemento manufacturero del SEM. Fue creado para atraer a Panam\u00e1 operaciones de manufactura, ensamblaje, procesamiento y actividades de cadena de valor de grupos multinacionales, ofreciendo incentivos fiscales comparables a los m\u00e1s competitivos de la regi\u00f3n.<\/p>\r\n <h3>Beneficios del r\u00e9gimen EMMA<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Tasa preferencial de ISR del 5% sobre ingresos de fuente paname\u00f1a generados por actividades EMMA<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n total del ISR por ingresos de fuente extranjera<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de impuestos de importaci\u00f3n sobre materias primas e insumos de producci\u00f3n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de impuestos sobre maquinaria, equipos y tecnolog\u00eda importados<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n del ITBMS en importaciones para uso en actividades calificadas<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">R\u00e9gimen migratorio especial para ejecutivos y t\u00e9cnicos especializados<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>Actividades calificadas:<\/strong> El reglamento define espec\u00edficamente qu\u00e9 actividades califican bajo EMMA, incluyendo manufactura para exportaci\u00f3n, procesamiento industrial, y gesti\u00f3n de supply chain. Es esencial verificar la elegibilidad de las actividades espec\u00edficas antes de adoptar el r\u00e9gimen.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 5. PANAMA PACIFICO -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">R\u00e9gimen 05<\/span> Panam\u00e1 Pac\u00edfico<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Base Legal<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Ley 41 de 2004 \u00b7 Agencia Panam\u00e1 Pac\u00edfico<\/div>\r\n <p>Panam\u00e1 Pac\u00edfico es una zona econ\u00f3mica especial desarrollada sobre las antiguas instalaciones de la base a\u00e9rea de Howard, al oeste de la Ciudad de Panam\u00e1. Es uno de los desarrollos de uso mixto m\u00e1s sofisticados de la regi\u00f3n, que combina \u00e1reas residenciales, comerciales, industriales y log\u00edsticas bajo un r\u00e9gimen fiscal e institucional propio.<\/p>\r\n <h3>Beneficios fiscales en Panam\u00e1 Pac\u00edfico<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n del impuesto sobre la renta por actividades elegibles<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de impuestos de importaci\u00f3n y exportaci\u00f3n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n del impuesto sobre dividendos por ingresos exonerados<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de impuestos municipales y de inmuebles dentro del \u00e1rea<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n del ITBMS en bienes y servicios utilizados dentro de la zona<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">R\u00e9gimen migratorio especial para residentes y trabajadores del \u00e1rea<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>Atractivo adicional:<\/strong> Panam\u00e1 Pac\u00edfico cuenta con infraestructura aeroportuaria, conectividad log\u00edstica y una comunidad empresarial establecida, lo que lo convierte en una opci\u00f3n atractiva para empresas de aviaci\u00f3n, log\u00edstica, back-office y tecnolog\u00eda.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 6. CIUDAD DEL SABER -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">R\u00e9gimen 06<\/span> Ciudad del Saber<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Base Legal<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Ley 6 de 1998 \u00b7 Fundaci\u00f3n Ciudad del Saber<\/div>\r\n <p>La Ciudad del Saber es un campus dedicado a la investigaci\u00f3n, la innovaci\u00f3n tecnol\u00f3gica, la educaci\u00f3n y la cooperaci\u00f3n internacional. Establecida en las antiguas instalaciones de la base Clayton del Ej\u00e9rcito de los EE.UU., alberga organismos internacionales, centros de investigaci\u00f3n, empresas de tecnolog\u00eda e instituciones educativas, con un r\u00e9gimen fiscal y administrativo particular.<\/p>\r\n <h3>Incentivos disponibles<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n del ISR para organizaciones sin fines de lucro y entidades calificadas<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de impuestos de importaci\u00f3n para equipos de investigaci\u00f3n e innovaci\u00f3n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Acceso a instalaciones a precios preferenciales para entidades calificadas<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Beneficios migratorios para investigadores y personal t\u00e9cnico internacional<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Posibilidad de establecer centros de excelencia bajo convenios con la Fundaci\u00f3n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Ambiente regulatorio diferenciado para actividades de I+D e innovaci\u00f3n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 7. TURISMO -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">R\u00e9gimen 07<\/span> Incentivos al Turismo<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Base Legal<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Ley 8 de 1994 y sus reformas \u00b7 Decreto Ejecutivo 73 de 2019<\/div>\r\n <p>Panam\u00e1 reconoce el turismo como actividad de inter\u00e9s nacional. La legislaci\u00f3n tur\u00edstica otorga incentivos significativos para la inversi\u00f3n en infraestructura hotelera, ecoturismo, turismo de aventura y desarrollos tur\u00edsticos que contribuyan a la diversificaci\u00f3n de la oferta del pa\u00eds.<\/p>\r\n <h3>Beneficios para proyectos tur\u00edsticos calificados<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n del ISR por hasta 15 a\u00f1os para hoteles y complejos tur\u00edsticos nuevos<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de impuestos de importaci\u00f3n sobre equipos, muebles y materiales de construcci\u00f3n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n del impuesto de transferencia de bienes inmuebles en adquisici\u00f3n de terrenos para el proyecto<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n del impuesto de inmuebles durante el per\u00edodo de exoneraci\u00f3n fiscal<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de impuestos municipales relacionados con la actividad tur\u00edstica<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Acceso preferente a contratos con el Estado y organismos p\u00fablicos del sector<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>Requisito de calificaci\u00f3n:<\/strong> Los proyectos deben ser calificados por el Ministerio de Turismo (MITA) como actividades tur\u00edsticas de inter\u00e9s nacional. El proceso de calificaci\u00f3n requiere presentar el plan de inversi\u00f3n, impacto econ\u00f3mico y ambiental y cumplir con los est\u00e1ndares establecidos en el reglamento.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 8. REFORESTACION -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">R\u00e9gimen 08<\/span> Incentivos a la Reforestaci\u00f3n<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Base Legal<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Ley 24 de 1992 \u00b7 Ley 80 de 2009<\/div>\r\n <p>Panam\u00e1 estableci\u00f3 desde 1992 un marco legal para incentivar la inversi\u00f3n privada en actividades de reforestaci\u00f3n comercial. Este r\u00e9gimen ha atra\u00eddo inversi\u00f3n local e internacional para proyectos forestales que combinan beneficios econ\u00f3micos, ambientales y fiscales.<\/p>\r\n <h3>Beneficios del r\u00e9gimen de reforestaci\u00f3n<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n del impuesto sobre la renta proveniente de actividades de reforestaci\u00f3n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Deducci\u00f3n del 100% de inversiones en reforestaci\u00f3n como gasto deducible<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de impuestos de importaci\u00f3n sobre equipos e insumos forestales<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n del impuesto de inmuebles sobre terrenos dedicados a la reforestaci\u00f3n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Libre transferencia del derecho a aprovechar los beneficios fiscales del proyecto<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Posibilidad de certificaci\u00f3n forestal para acceso a mercados internacionales<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>Consideraci\u00f3n de sustancia:<\/strong> Los proyectos de reforestaci\u00f3n deben estar activos y documentados. La tenencia de tierras reforestadas sin actividad demostrable puede generar cuestionamientos tanto fiscales como regulatorios.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 9. TRANSPORTE -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">R\u00e9gimen 09<\/span> Sector del Transporte<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Base Legal<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">C\u00f3digo Fiscal de Panam\u00e1 \u00b7 Ley 31 de 1941 (Marina Mercante) \u00b7 Normativa de Aviaci\u00f3n<\/div>\r\n <p>La posici\u00f3n geogr\u00e1fica de Panam\u00e1 como nexo entre el Atl\u00e1ntico y el Pac\u00edfico ha dado lugar a un ecosistema regulatorio favorable para el transporte mar\u00edtimo, a\u00e9reo y terrestre. Cada subsector cuenta con incentivos espec\u00edficos.<\/p>\r\n <h3>Marina Mercante y Registro de Naves<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Registro de naves bajo bandera paname\u00f1a con tarifas competitivas<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n del ISR sobre ingresos de fuente extranjera de empresas navieras<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Marco legal consolidado para hipotecas navales y financiamiento mar\u00edtimo internacional<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Panam\u00e1 administra el registro de naves m\u00e1s grande del mundo<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3>Aviaci\u00f3n y Transporte A\u00e9reo<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exoneraci\u00f3n de impuestos sobre ingresos de fuente extranjera de aerol\u00edneas<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Incentivos para empresas de mantenimiento y reparaci\u00f3n de aeronaves (MRO)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Tratamiento fiscal preferencial para importaci\u00f3n de aeronaves y repuestos<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Marco regulatorio para establecimiento de hubs log\u00edsticos a\u00e9reos<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- COMPARISON TABLE -->\r\n <h2 style=\"margin-top: 52px; border-bottom-color: var(--gold);\">Cuadro Comparativo de Reg\u00edmenes<\/h2>\r\n <table class=\"regime-table\">\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th>R\u00e9gimen<\/th>\r\n <th>Exon. ISR<\/th>\r\n <th>Exon. Importaci\u00f3n<\/th>\r\n <th>ITBMS<\/th>\r\n <th>Migraci\u00f3n Especial<\/th>\r\n <th>Sustancia Requerida<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr><td>Zona Libre de Col\u00f3n<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714 (reexportaci\u00f3n)<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Media<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Zonas Francas (L. 32)<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714 (fuente ext.)<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Media<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>SEM<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714 (fuente ext.)<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>Alta<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>EMMA<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714 \/ 5% local<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>Alta<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Panam\u00e1 Pac\u00edfico<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>Alta<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Ciudad del Saber<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714 (calificadas)<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>Parcial<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>Media<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Turismo<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714 (hasta 15 a\u00f1os)<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Media-Alta<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Reforestaci\u00f3n<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Media<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Transporte\/Marina<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714 (fuente ext.)<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714 (parcial)<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Media<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n\r\n <!-- SUSTANCIA NOTE -->\r\n <div class=\"lead-section\" style=\"margin-top: 0; border-color: var(--navy);\">\r\n <p><strong>Una nota sobre sustancia econ\u00f3mica en 2026:<\/strong> Con Panam\u00e1 en la lista negra de la Uni\u00f3n Europea, el requisito de sustancia econ\u00f3mica real no es opcional. Cualquier empresa que opere bajo un r\u00e9gimen especial debe poder demostrar presencia aut\u00e9ntica: empleados, oficina, decisiones gestionadas localmente y contabilidad que refleje la actividad real. Los beneficios fiscales sin sustancia son hoy un riesgo legal y reputacional significativo.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- CTA -->\r\n <div class=\"cta-box\">\r\n <h3>\u00bfCu\u00e1l r\u00e9gimen es el adecuado para su estructura?<\/h3>\r\n <p>En EDTIJ analizamos su operaci\u00f3n, objetivos de inversi\u00f3n y estructura corporativa para identificar el r\u00e9gimen que maximice sus beneficios fiscales dentro del marco legal vigente.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"mailto:info@edtij.com\" class=\"cta-btn\">Consulte con nuestros especialistas<\/a>\r\n <p class=\"cta-sub\">Escobar, Della Togna, Icaza & Jurado \u00b7 Panam\u00e1 \u00b7 edtij.com<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- AUTHOR -->\r\n <div class=\"author-section\">\r\n <div class=\"author-avatar\">MDT<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"author-info\">\r\n <div class=\"author-name\">Marisel Della Togna<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"author-title\">Socia \u00b7 EDTIJ \u00b7 Especialista en Derecho Fiscal Internacional<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"disclaimer\">\r\n <strong>Aviso legal:<\/strong> Este art\u00edculo tiene car\u00e1cter informativo y educativo. No constituye asesor\u00eda legal, fiscal ni financiera, ni crea relaci\u00f3n profesional alguna entre el lector y EDTIJ o sus abogados. La normativa puede haber variado desde la fecha de publicaci\u00f3n. Consulte con un profesional habilitado para evaluar su situaci\u00f3n espec\u00edfica. \u00a9 2026 EDTIJ \u2014 Escobar, Della Togna, Icaza & Jurado. Todos los derechos reservados.\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div><!-- END LANG-ES -->\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 ENGLISH VERSION \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\r\n <div class=\"lang-en\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"lead-section\">\r\n <p>Panama has developed, over several decades, a regulatory ecosystem that combines legal stability, strategic geographic location, and a series of special tax regimes designed to attract investment, generate employment, and strengthen key sectors of the economy. For a business owner, investor, or corporate director, navigating this landscape with clarity can mean the difference between an efficient structure and one carrying unnecessary legal and tax risks.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>Article contents:<\/strong> Col\u00f3n Free Trade Zone \u00b7 Free Zones (Law 32\/2011) \u00b7 Multinational Company Headquarters (SEM) \u00b7 Multinational Manufacturing Companies (EMMA) \u00b7 Panama Pacifico \u00b7 City of Knowledge \u00b7 Tourism Incentives \u00b7 Reforestation Incentives \u00b7 Transportation Sector\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 1. ZLC -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">Regime 01<\/span> Col\u00f3n Free Trade Zone<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Legal Basis<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Decree-Law 18 of 1948 \u00b7 Subsequent Amendments<\/div>\r\n <p>The Col\u00f3n Free Trade Zone (ZLC) is the largest free trade zone in the Western Hemisphere and the second largest in the world after Hong Kong. Strategically located on the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal, it operates as an international trade hub where goods can be imported, stored, lightly processed, and re-exported under highly preferential tax treatment.<\/p>\r\n <h3>Key Tax Benefits<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Full income tax exemption on re-export operations<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Import of goods without payment of import taxes<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exemption from transfer taxes on re-exported goods<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Free repatriation of profits and capital<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exemption from municipal taxes on commercial activities within the zone<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">ITBMS (Panama VAT) does not apply to zone operations<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>Practical consideration:<\/strong> ZLC operations generating income from Panamanian sources (local sales) are subject to ordinary tax treatment. The distinction between foreign-source and local income is essential for proper tax planning.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 2. FREE ZONES -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">Regime 02<\/span> Free Zones \u2014 Law 32\/2011<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Legal Basis<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Law 32 of 2011 \u00b7 Executive Decree 26 of 2012<\/div>\r\n <p>Law 32 of 2011 created a modern framework for establishing free zones anywhere in Panama, opening access to incentives previously restricted to specific geographic areas. Under this regime, both the zone developer and the businesses established within it benefit from a robust incentive package.<\/p>\r\n <h3>For Promoters (Zone Developers)<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Income tax exemption for up to 20 years from the start of operations<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Import tax exemption on machinery and equipment for zone construction<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Real estate transfer tax exemption within the project<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Municipal and national tax exemptions on development activities<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3>For Users (Companies within the Zone)<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Income tax exemption on foreign-source income<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Import tax exemption on raw materials, inputs, and machinery<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">ITBMS exemption on in-zone operations and exports<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Freedom to repatriate capital and dividends without additional withholding<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>Key distinction:<\/strong> The regime clearly differentiates between export-generated income (exempt) and income from sales to the local Panamanian market (subject to ordinary rates). This distinction must be carefully managed in structuring.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 3. SEM -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">Regime 03<\/span> Multinational Company Headquarters (SEM)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Legal Basis<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Law 41 of 2007 \u00b7 Executive Decree 98 of 2019<\/div>\r\n <p>The SEM regime was designed to position Panama as a regional management center for multinational groups. It allows companies to establish their regional headquarters in Panama, providing intra-group services (administration, finance, logistics, technology, human resources) to affiliates in other jurisdictions under a territorial foreign-source tax framework.<\/p>\r\n <h3>SEM Regime Benefits<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Full income tax exemption on services rendered to entities outside Panama<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exemption on foreign-source dividends and interest<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Import tax exemption on capital goods<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">ITBMS exemption on services rendered abroad<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Immigration facilitation: special visas for foreign executives and technical staff<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Simplified work permits for assigned personnel<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>Substance required:<\/strong> The SEM regime requires demonstrating genuine presence in Panama: office space, employees, and effective management of qualified activities. In light of Panama's inclusion on the EU blacklist, authentic economic substance is now more critical than ever to protect regime benefits.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 4. EMMA -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">Regime 04<\/span> Multinational Manufacturing Companies (EMMA)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Legal Basis<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Law 159 of 2020<\/div>\r\n <p>The EMMA regime is the manufacturing complement to the SEM. It was created to attract manufacturing, assembly, processing, and value chain operations of multinational groups to Panama, offering fiscal incentives comparable to the most competitive in the region.<\/p>\r\n <h3>EMMA Regime Benefits<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Preferential 5% income tax rate on Panamanian-source income from EMMA activities<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Full income tax exemption on foreign-source income<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Import tax exemption on raw materials and production inputs<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Exemption on imported machinery, equipment, and technology<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">ITBMS exemption on imports for qualified activities<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Special immigration regime for specialized executives and technicians<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>Qualified activities:<\/strong> Regulations specifically define what activities qualify under EMMA, including export-oriented manufacturing, industrial processing, and supply chain management. Verifying eligibility of specific activities before adopting the regime is essential.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 5. PANAMA PACIFICO -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">Regime 05<\/span> Panama Pacifico<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Legal Basis<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Law 41 of 2004 \u00b7 Panama Pacifico Agency<\/div>\r\n <p>Panama Pacifico is a special economic zone developed on the former Howard Air Force Base, west of Panama City. It is one of the region's most sophisticated mixed-use developments, combining residential, commercial, industrial, and logistics areas under its own fiscal and institutional framework.<\/p>\r\n <h3>Tax Benefits in Panama Pacifico<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Income tax exemption on eligible activities<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Import and export tax exemptions<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Dividend tax exemption on exempt income<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Municipal and real estate tax exemptions within the area<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">ITBMS exemption on goods and services used within the zone<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Special immigration regime for area residents and workers<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>Additional appeal:<\/strong> Panama Pacifico features airport infrastructure, logistics connectivity, and an established business community, making it an attractive option for aviation, logistics, back-office, and technology companies.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 6. CITY OF KNOWLEDGE -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">Regime 06<\/span> City of Knowledge<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Legal Basis<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Law 6 of 1998 \u00b7 City of Knowledge Foundation<\/div>\r\n <p>The City of Knowledge is a campus dedicated to research, technological innovation, education, and international cooperation. Established on the former U.S. Army Clayton Base, it hosts international organizations, research centers, technology companies, and educational institutions under a particular fiscal and administrative framework.<\/p>\r\n <h3>Available Incentives<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Income tax exemption for qualifying non-profit organizations and entities<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Import tax exemption for research and innovation equipment<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Access to facilities at preferential rates for qualified entities<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Immigration benefits for international researchers and technical staff<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Possibility of establishing centers of excellence under Foundation agreements<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Differentiated regulatory environment for R&D and innovation activities<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 7. TOURISM -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">Regime 07<\/span> Tourism Incentives<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Legal Basis<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Law 8 of 1994 and Amendments \u00b7 Executive Decree 73 of 2019<\/div>\r\n <p>Panama recognizes tourism as an activity of national interest. Tourism legislation grants significant incentives for investment in hotel infrastructure, ecotourism, adventure tourism, and tourist developments that contribute to the diversification of the country's offering.<\/p>\r\n <h3>Benefits for Qualified Tourism Projects<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Income tax exemption for up to 15 years for new hotels and tourist complexes<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Import tax exemption on equipment, furniture, and construction materials<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Real estate transfer tax exemption on land acquisition for the project<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Real estate tax exemption during the fiscal exemption period<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Municipal tax exemption related to tourist activity<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Preferential access to government and public-sector tourism contracts<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n <strong>Qualification requirement:<\/strong> Projects must be qualified by the Ministry of Tourism (MITA) as tourism activities of national interest. The qualification process requires submitting an investment plan, economic and environmental impact assessment, and compliance with regulatory standards.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 8. REFORESTATION -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">Regime 08<\/span> Reforestation Incentives<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Legal Basis<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Law 24 of 1992 \u00b7 Law 80 of 2009<\/div>\r\n <p>Since 1992, Panama has maintained a legal framework to incentivize private investment in commercial reforestation activities. This regime has attracted local and international investment for forestry projects combining economic, environmental, and fiscal benefits.<\/p>\r\n <h3>Reforestation Regime Benefits<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Income tax exemption on income from reforestation activities<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">100% deduction of reforestation investments as a deductible expense<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Import tax exemption on forestry equipment and inputs<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Real estate tax exemption on land dedicated to reforestation<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Free transfer of rights to exploit the tax benefits of the project<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Forest certification possibilities for international market access<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 9. TRANSPORT -->\r\n <h2><span class=\"regime-num\">Regime 09<\/span> Transportation Sector<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"regime-card\">\r\n <div class=\"card-label\">Legal Basis<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"legal-base\">Panama Fiscal Code \u00b7 Law 31 of 1941 (Merchant Marine) \u00b7 Aviation Regulations<\/div>\r\n <p>Panama's geographic position as the nexus between the Atlantic and Pacific has given rise to a favorable regulatory ecosystem for maritime, air, and land transport. Each subsector benefits from specific incentives.<\/p>\r\n <h3>Merchant Marine and Ship Registry<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Ship registration under the Panamanian flag with competitive fees<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Income tax exemption on foreign-source income for shipping companies<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Consolidated legal framework for ship mortgages and international maritime financing<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Panama administers the world's largest ship registry<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3>Aviation and Air Transport<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"benefits-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Tax exemption on foreign-source income for airlines<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Incentives for aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) companies<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Preferential tax treatment for aircraft and spare parts imports<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-item\">Regulatory framework for establishing air logistics hubs<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- COMPARISON TABLE -->\r\n <h2 style=\"margin-top: 52px; border-bottom-color: var(--gold);\">Comparative Overview of Regimes<\/h2>\r\n <table class=\"regime-table\">\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th>Regime<\/th>\r\n <th>Income Tax Exempt.<\/th>\r\n <th>Import Exempt.<\/th>\r\n <th>VAT (ITBMS)<\/th>\r\n <th>Special Immigration<\/th>\r\n <th>Substance Required<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr><td>Col\u00f3n Free Trade Zone<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714 (re-export)<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Free Zones (L. 32)<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714 (foreign source)<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>SEM<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714 (foreign source)<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>EMMA<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714 \/ 5% local<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Panama Pacifico<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>City of Knowledge<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714 (qualified)<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>Partial<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Tourism<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714 (up to 15 yrs)<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Med-High<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Reforestation<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Transport\/Marine<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714 (foreign source)<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2714 (partial)<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n\r\n <!-- SUSTANCIA NOTE -->\r\n <div class=\"lead-section\" style=\"margin-top: 0; border-color: var(--navy);\">\r\n <p><strong>A note on economic substance in 2026:<\/strong> With Panama on the EU blacklist, the requirement for genuine economic substance is not optional. Any company operating under a special regime must be able to demonstrate authentic presence: employees, office space, decisions managed locally, and accounting that reflects actual activity. Tax benefits without substance are today a significant legal and reputational risk.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- CTA -->\r\n <div class=\"cta-box\">\r\n <h3>Which regime is right for your structure?<\/h3>\r\n <p>At EDTIJ, we analyze your operations, investment objectives, and corporate structure to identify the regime that maximizes your tax benefits within the current legal framework.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"mailto:info@edtij.com\" class=\"cta-btn\">Consult our specialists<\/a>\r\n <p class=\"cta-sub\">Escobar, Della Togna, Icaza & Jurado \u00b7 Panama \u00b7 edtij.com<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- AUTHOR -->\r\n <div class=\"author-section\">\r\n <div class=\"author-avatar\">MD<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"author-info\">\r\n <div class=\"author-name\">Marisel Della Togna, Esq.<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"author-title\">Partner \u00b7 EDTIJ \u00b7 International Tax Law Specialist<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"author-bio\">With extensive experience in international corporate structuring, tax compliance, and audit reviews, Marisel advises multinational companies, family offices, and entrepreneurs on the design of efficient structures under Panama's special regimes and international tax law.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"disclaimer\">\r\n <strong>Legal notice:<\/strong> This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice, nor does it create any professional relationship between the reader and EDTIJ or its attorneys. Regulations may have changed since the publication date. Consult a qualified professional to evaluate your specific situation. \u00a9 2026 EDTIJ \u2014 Escobar, Della Togna, Icaza & Jurado. 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