Panama banking center assets have grown by 35% in the last three years.

The regime for the custody of bearer share certificates issued by Panama corporations, regulated under Law No. 47 of 6th August 2013 has been amended under Law No. 18 of 23rd April 2015.

Panama signed on October 27, 2016 its adhesion to the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (MAC). This instrument provides for all forms of administrative cooperation between States in the assessment and collection of taxes.

Ratings company Fitch Ratings affirmed Panama's investment grade at BBB with a stable outlook, as reported by the company on Thursday, February 16.

The Panamanian Law 52 of October 27, 2016 (the "Law"), which relates to accounting records and the annual franchise tax of Panamanian entities (corporations and foundations), came into effect on 1 January 2017.

This note seeks to explain the Passing of Law 47 of 6 August 2013 which adopts a custodial system for bearer shares, and how it affects you as our client.

Last year I wrote an article related to tax residence in Panama. On such article I mentioned that the OECD would be closing loopholes and forcing countries and subsequently Banks, to do more due diligence on their clients ...

So excited are the left-wing media at the apparent ease with which the legitimate right to privacy can now be breached, that absent from the extensive coverage of the Panama Papers leak...

La empresa calificadora de riesgo Fitch Ratings ratificó el grado de inversión de Panamá en BBB con perspectiva estable, así lo informó la empresa este jueves 16 de febrero.

An outside observer is left confused as to whether the industry is perfectly legitimate or is morally and legally questionable.

Esto sucedió en una reunión del organismo celebrada en Barbados, que concluyó el pasado viernes.

The second bridge to be built over the Panama Canal at a cost of $100,000 million, and called the Centenary Bridge, is a fine sight.

We all know that Panama has a privileged geographical position, nestled between the two America's and a stone's throw away from the Caribbean.

Panama Corporations have been recognised across the world as successful offshore vehicles.

La República de Panamá aprobará por Ley el establecimiento de la obligación, para todas las sociedades offshore, de llevar Registros Contables y la Documentación de Respaldo.

The first trust law in Panama was adopted in the 1940's, based on the common law Trust. However, in 1984 new provisions on trusts were enacted to complement other legal instruments and benefits provided by Panama.

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.

This note is intended to provide introductory information about Panamanian companies, the types of companies available in Panama and some key advantages of using Panamanian companies.