The Panamanian government has relaxed certain measures for foreign investors.

On August 8, 2024, the government of the Republic of Panama ("ROP") gave notice that it would soon publish a request for expressions of interest for the purpose of obtaining a short list...

In a recent meeting with National Coordinators of the Financial Action Group for Latin America (GAFILAT), it was announced that Panama was designated as Vice-President for 2017 and President for 2018.

The objective of building this agenda is to enhance the efficiency of regional public investment and a greater participation of private investments.

For fiscal year 2016, which ends on 30 September, it is expected to deliver the state 1,060 million dollars, according to the terms of the budget of the Canal organization.

Regulated by means of Act No. 41 of 2004, Panama suscribed a special regime to Panama-Pacifico area.

Depending on the entity you pick for your company, the process to incorporate a business in the country takes about 7-10 days.

Las compañías que buscan invertir en América Central deberían poner su mirada en Panamá. Panamá tiene un gobierno estable, una economía sólida basada en el dólar estadounidense y ha firmado varios tratados de libre comercio.

El nuevo plan de inversión de hasta US$8.500 millones en el Canal de Panamá abre oportunidades en puertos, energía e infraestructura hídrica. Sin embargo, para el capital extranjero el verdadero diferencial no radica en el volumen del desembolso ni en la magnitud de las obras, sino en el blindaje institucional que sostiene el proyecto: la autonomía constitucional de la Autoridad del Canal de Panamá (ACP), su régimen especial de contratación y la neutralidad permanente del Canal constituyen la auténtica garantía de confianza en este nuevo ciclo de expansión.

The new investment plan of up to US$8.5 billion in the Panama Canal opens opportunities in ports, energy, and water infrastructure. However, for foreign capital, the true differentiator does not lie in the amount of spending or the magnitude of the works, but in the institutional safeguards that support the project: the constitutional autonomy of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), its special contracting regime, and the Canal’s permanent neutrality constitute the genuine guarantee of confidence in this new expansion cycle.

The Panama Canal ports dispute reveals how strategic infrastructure assets can rapidly transform from stable commercial ventures into high-stakes international arbitrations. When Panama seized control of ports operated by CK Hutchison Holdings, it triggered billion-dollar arbitration claims and exposed critical vulnerabilities that foreign investors face in sensitive sectors worldwide.

El pasado 11 de marzo de 2016, se celebró dentro del marco de la feria Expocomer 2016, el foro de Sedes de Empresas Multinacionales (SEM), el cual contó con la participación del Viceministro de Comercio Exterior, Licdo.

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.