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Ley 41 de 2007: the annual calendar behind a SEM licence
The regime for multinational company headquarters does not end with the licence. Each year the company files an Annual Report to the…
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Official Gazette: the publication lag between signature and issue
Two acts signed a day apart appeared in the same issue of the Official Gazette as another signed three months earlier. The…
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The Panama Canal in 2026: two separate pressures, and why they get confused
The Canal's real driver in 2026 is geopolitics, not water: the closure of Hormuz rerouted energy cargo toward Panama and sent slot…
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Panama residency for investors: Qualified Investor vs Friendly Nations, and the October 2026 deadline
A detailed comparison of Panama's Qualified Investor and Friendly Nations residency programmes, including capital thresholds, timelines, risks, and territorial tax implications.
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Panama’s Law 526 of 2026: The Economic-Substance Era for Multinational Groups
Panama's Law 526 of 2026 conditions the exemption of foreign passive income on real substance. What it requires, who it binds, and…
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Panama’s Free Zones in 2026: Colón, Panamá Pacífico and the Nearshoring Wave
USD 58.5 million in four months and 24 new companies: Panama's free zones shift from transit hub to nearshoring platform for value-added…
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SEM vs EMMA: Choosing the Right Multinational-HQ Regime in Panama
SEM for service headquarters, EMMA for manufacturing. We compare rates, requirements and visas to decide which Panama regime fits your operation.
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Registering a Panama Company in 2026: AML, KYC & the Beneficial-Owner Registry, Step by Step
A practical 2026 guide to incorporating in Panama: resident agent, KYC, the beneficial-owner registry (Law 129) and its 30-day deadlines.