Panama Corporations
Overview
Panama offers one of the most efficient, flexible, and investor-friendly corporate structures in the world: the Panama Corporation, also known as a “Sociedad Anónima (S.A.)” or International Business Company (IBC). With strong corporate secrecy laws, tax neutrality, and straightforward compliance requirements, Panama has become a preferred jurisdiction for international entrepreneurs, investors, and wealth planners.
Elements
Name: No corporate taxes on income earned outside of Panama due to its territorial tax regime.
Share Capital: Shareholders’ and beneficiaries’ details are not publicly disclosed (only directors are registered).
Corporate Structure: Companies can be incorporated within 1–3 business days.
Registered Agent and Office: Recognized internationally and widely used for holding companies, asset protection, and trading.
Advantages
Tax Neutrality: No corporate taxes on income earned outside of Panama due to its territorial tax regime.
Strong Privacy: Shareholders’ and beneficiaries’ details are not publicly disclosed (only directors are registered).
Efficient Incorporation Process: Companies can be incorporated within 1–3 business days.
Global Acceptance: Recognized internationally and widely used for holding companies, asset protection, and trading.