HOW TO OBTAIN PANAMA INVESTORS RESIDENCY VISA?

Our immigration attorneys are here to assist international investors to obtain residency in Panama. Panama provides Investors Residency program that is also known as ” GOLDEN VISA”. By investing a minimum of $100,000. you can obtain Permanent residency in Panama. Below we summarize list of investors residency options.

WHAT IS GOLDEN VISA REQUIREMENTS?

Qualified Investor

We qualify international investors who are interested to invest in Panama in order to obtain permanent residency. Our immigration attorneys work diligently to qualify investors and submit their residency application to the immigration office for approval. Investors must meet Panama residency requirements such as proof of NO CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES.

HOW THE PROCESS WORKS? We set up a Company or a Trust in Panama and investors will own 100% shares of their company. Once the Panama Company is established, we assist investors with opening a bank account for transfer of funds.

Investors may invest their capital in one of the following sectors;

Invest in Real Estate properties in the amount of $300,000.
Invest and trade stocks & bonds in Panama Stock exchange in the amount of $500,000.
Deposit funds in a Panama bank in the amount of $750,000.

BENEFITS OF INVESTORS RESIDENCY VISA

An investor who helps boosting Panama economy gets rewarded by Panama government. Below we explain some of the benefits of investing in Panama.

Investors granted permanent residency.
Investors are entitled to Tax Exemption.
Many Investment opportunities are available.
Investors will be eligible for citizenship and Panama passport.
Investors able to work in Panama.
Investors potential growth of capital.
To be able to live in a tropical climate.

Panama currency is US Dollar.
Panama is a stable country and Since 1989, Panama has had a stable democratically elected government.
The Panamanian economy grew an average GDP of 8.56% in the past 10 years.
Panama’s Constitution assures that all foreigners have equal rights to Panamanians.
Panama is only a 3 hours flight to Miami, Florida.

IS PANAMA A TAX HAVEN JURISDICTION?

Permanent residency visa is granted to international investors who are willing to invest in Panama. In addition, Panama provides more incentives to investors by exempting them to pay taxes. IT IS A FACT, THAT PANAMA IS KNOWN AS THE BEST TAX HAVEN JURISDICTION IN THE WORLD.

INVESTORS RESIDENCY VISA REQUIREMENTS

International investors who can make a minimum investment of $100,000. to $750,000. can obtain permanent residency in Panama. This residency program was approved by the government of Panama to attract foreign capital in order to boost the economy. An investor may choose from the following options;

Deposit of $750,000. in a bank in Panama.
Investment of $300,000. in real estate properties
Investment of $500,000. in trading stocks and bonds

NOTE 1: Under the investment residency program, dependents of investors such as their spouses, children and parents granted residency as well.

NOTE 2: The immigration office will expedite the issuance of permanent residency within 30 days.

NOTE 3: All residency applications must be submitted by a Panamanian attorney.

CONTACT US TODAY TO OBTAIN PERMANENT RESIDENCY IN PANAMA

FRIENDLY NATIONS RESIDENCY VISA

Investors of 50 Friendly Nations will be granted permanent residency by investing lesser amount. The Friendly Nations investors only need to invest $200,000. to obtain residency. Here is the Friendly Nations investors requirements;

Investors may invest in Real Estate properties in the amount of $200,000.
Deposit of $200,000. in saving account.
Investors may seek employment by a Panama Company.

CONTACT US FOR THE LIST OF 50 FRIENDLY NATION

INVESTING IN PANAMA STOCKS & BONDS

1- The Bolsa de Valores de Panama is attracting more companies to list their stocks on its exchange. For example, one of the more heavily traded stocks on this exchange is COPA, a large Panamanian airline with 115 airplanes flying to all the Americas. COPA is also traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

2- Moody has rated Panama´s debt as “Investment Grade”. This is extremely important because only 3 other countries in Latin America have earned INVESTMENT GRADE status. Moody is one of the top investment rating agencies and it has raised the rating of Panama’s sovereign debt to Baa2 and improved its outlook for Panama from “stable” to “positive”. Investors looking to gain exposure can seek other ties to Panama by investing in an American depository receipts, or ADR. As of January 2019, there were two available Panama ADRs on U.S. exchanges: Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A (BLX) and Copa Holdings S.A. (CPA).

INVESTING IN PANAMA FREE TRADE ZONE

Contact us today to find out more about investing in Free Trade Zone. Our attorneys & business consultants will create a solid business plan to ensure your success.

Panama’s Free Trade Zone located in Colon area of Panama and is known as the World’s second largest Free Trade Zone. With over 3000 companies operating on its complex, it produces $19 billion per year of imports and exports. Everything from the latest electronics or whatever you may think of, can be found at FREE TRADE ZONE.

The Colon Free Trade Zone (CFZ) began operations in June 1948, in a segregated area of 35 hectares, adjacent to Downtown Colon. It boasts a strategic location at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal, and only 90 kilometers from Panama City. Its strategic location has helped CFZ become the second largest Free Zone in the world. Hong Kong is ranked No. 1 FREE TRADE ZONE IN THE WORLD.

Colon Free Trade Zone in Panama is considered an international hub for imports / exports and the principal products imported by Colon Free Zone companies include; pharmaceuticals, chemical, textiles, machinery, electrical appliances, shoes, clothes, etc. These products have mainly been imported from China, Singapore, USA, Taiwan and Mexico.

WE CAN ESTABLISH YOUR BUSINESS IN PANAMA FREE TRADE ZONE. CONTACT US TODAY FOR DETAILED INFORMATION

BELOW WE LIST BENEFITS OF INVESTING IN FREE TRADE ZONE

Exportation
Re-exportation
Importation
Manufacturing
Commercialization and distribution of all types of products
Refining and processing of goods

INVESTING IN PANAMA BANKS

IS PANAMA BANKING INSTITUTION SAFE?

Panama Banking system dates back to 1904 however the banking system grew substantially after 1970. In 2019, the International Banking Center reached its maximum level with the operation of 106 international banking institutions with assets of $49 billion. Below we explain the Panama banking system;

There are 3 types of banks in Panama;

Private Local Banks
Public (Government owned) Banks
Private International Banks.

Banking System in Panama

Panama does not have a Central Bank, however Superintendency of Banks oversees regulations of Panama banks. There are two government owned banks:; Banco Nacional de Panama and Caja de Ahorros. In adddition, there are 57 local private banks as well as many international banks..

We believe, all Panama’s banks provide an unparalleled security and reliability for their depositors. The combination of stringent regulatory measures, economic stability and robust banking secrecy laws ensures that clients’ assets well-protected and for these features, Panama is a standout choice for investing.

Why Panama is one of your best options?

The choice of location for establishing corporate and financial structures is an important issue. Panama is known for its SECURITY, STABILITY, ROBUST ECONOMY & BUSINESS FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT. In fact, we believe, Panama emerges as the BEST PLACE for establishing and operating a profitable business.

The Legal Framework and Corporate Advantages in Panama

Panama’s legal framework is ingeniously structured to support and protect investors and their businesses, making Panama an ideal destination for global investors and corporations. “Panama Corporate Structure,” ensures the confidentiality and privacy of shareholders and directors of the Company..