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La Fundación Multiforma de Nevis (Nevis Multiform Foundation), regulada por el Nevis Multiform Foundations Ordinance de 2004, es una estructura jurídica que tiene rasgos similares entre una persona jurídica y un fideicomiso, por su flexibilidad de adoptar o transformarse en distintas formas societarias. La fundación junto al Fideicomiso de Nevis, es una opción de vehículo corporativo robusto para la protección de activos.

Offshore financial centres need thick skins. Not only are they under constant criticism from the governments of developed countries, those individuals who don’t use their facilities are, generally speaking, less than flattering in their views of them as well.

Being one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America, Panama provides the perfect mixture of conditions for an investor to the advantage of.

Through the enactment of Law 51 of October 27, 2016, Panama officially undertook to implement the Common Reporting Standard ("CRS").

Privacy advocates are drawn to the remaining offshore financial services centres which still offer confidentiality. Those pockets of privacy are a magnet to them, just as Europeans in winter travel in search of tropical sunshine and some find it in Florida. Miami, besides its weather, has many financial services companies some of which are servicing the needs of those who have been victims of economic disruptions in Latin America.

The Republic of Panama approved Law No. 526 of May 28, 2026, which introduces rules and requirements of economic substance in Panama, applicable only to entities that are members of Multinational Groups that obtain passive income from foreign sources (the “Law”). This law was regulated by Executive Decree No. 32 of September 2, 2026. All these regulations will enter into force as of the 2027 fiscal period.

En un entorno donde la delincuencia financiera evoluciona constantemente, el país debe mantener una vigilancia activa, mantener actualizados sus marcos normativos y reforzar la cultura de cumplimiento...

Authorities in the country are seeking to address governance criticisms linked to the Panama Papers.

In February of this year, Panama issued $2.5 billion in sovereign debt, which saw demand five times higher than the supply, reaching $13 billion, according to local authorities. The high demand clearly illustrates investor confidence—especially among international investors—in the strong health of the Central American country’s stock market.

In an environment where financial crime is constantly evolving, Panama must maintain active vigilance, keep its regulatory frameworks updated, and strengthen its compliance culture, according to Luis Chalhoub...

El 23 de marzo de 2026, las Islas Bahamas promulgaron la Usufruct Interest Act, 2026 (Ley No. 9 de 2026), estableciendo el primer marco legal integral para el usufructo en esta jurisdicción.

En febrero de este año, Panamá realizó una emisión de deuda soberana por 2.500 millones de dólares que tuvo una demanda cinco veces superior a la oferta hasta alcanzar los USD 13.000 millones, según informaron las autoridades locales. La alta demanda ilustra bien la confianza de los inversionistas, especialmente internacionales, en la buena salud del mercado de valores del país centroamericano.

En la capacitación se indicó que las disposiciones de la Resolución No. JD-014-015 surgieron de la Ley 2 de 2011 que regula las medidas para conocer al cliente para los agentes residentes de entidades jurídicas existentes.

Why Panama? The answer is simple: Panama has it all and is a proud member of a select group of Latin American countries (Chile, México, Brazil and Peru) that have Investment Grade.

Wealth that has taken a lifetime to build deserves careful stewardship and thoughtful legal protection. Offshore trusts, when properly structured, remain among the most recognised instruments available for this purpose, enabling families to preserve assets across generations, provide for their loved ones, and make sure the plans they put in place today are honoured well into the future. This article looks at how two leading jurisdictions, the British Virgin Islands and Nevis, approach that goal, and what each offers individuals and families seeking lasting, lawfully grounded protection for their wealth.

La República de Panamá aprobó la Ley No. 526 de 28 de mayo de 2026, la cual introduce reglas y requerimientos de sustancia económica en Panamá, aplicables únicamente a entidades integrantes de Grupos Multinacionales que obtengan rentas pasivas de fuente extranjera (la “Ley”). Dicha ley fue reglamentada mediante Decreto Ejecutivo No. 32 del 2 de septiembre de 2026. Toda esta normativa entrará en vigencia a partir del período fiscal 2027.

The stock market is undoubtedly one of the most important economic forces in the world. Every year, billions of dollars are moved through stock exchange operations, and year after year, in most...

El patrimonio construido a lo largo de toda una vida merece una administración cuidadosa y una protección legal bien pensada. Los fideicomisos offshore, cuando están debidamente estructurados, siguen siendo uno de los instrumentos más reconocidos para este propósito, y permiten a las familias preservar sus activos a través de generaciones, proveer para sus seres queridos y asegurarse de que los planes que hoy establecen se respeten en el futuro. Este artículo analiza cómo dos jurisdicciones líderes, las Islas Vírgenes Británicas y Nevis, abordan ese objetivo, y qué ofrece cada una a las personas y familias que buscan una protección duradera y legalmente sólida para su patrimonio.