Registration a Company in Panama
1. Why Panama? bris-group.com/offshores/america/panama-company-formation/
• 📍 Strategic Location – Connecting North & South America via the Panama Canal 
• 💵 Territorial Tax System – No tax on foreign‑sourced income; only local profits taxed 
• 🔒 High Privacy – No public registry of shareholders; bearer/share certificates allowed
• 🏦 Robust Banking – Dollarized economy, stable banks, no exchange controls 
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2. Legal Structures
• IBC (International Business Company)
• LLC (Limited Liability Company)
• Private Interest Foundation, Trusts
Suitable for asset holding, trade, investments 
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3. Formation Features
• 🎯 100% Foreign Ownership Allowed; no residency or nationality restrictions 
• 📅 Quick Incorporation – 4–14 business days; no physical presence required 
• 🛡️ Minimum Requirements:
• 1 shareholder (person or entity)
• 3 directors (for corporations)
• Registered/local agent & address
• Initial capital (often USD 1) 
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4. Key Advantages
• ✅ Zero corporate tax on offshore income
• ✅ No filing of annual returns/audits for offshore companies  
• ✅ Strong asset protection & corporate veil shield
• ✅ Nominee directors/shareholders allowed 
• ✅ No exchange controls—free capital flow 
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5. Potential Usage
• Holding assets (shares, property, IP)
• International trade and logistics
• Banking/investment vehicles
• Estate planning & private foundations 
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6. Ongoing Requirements
• Annual franchise tax ~USD 300
• No mandatory financial reports/audits for non‑resident entities 
• Maintain registered agent & local address
• Minimal substance (especially post‑2024) may require local office/employees 
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7. Special Programs & Zones
• Free Trade Zones (e.g., Colón FTZ – 2nd largest globally): 100% tax exemptions 
• Industry Incentives: Tax breaks in tourism, real estate, logistics zones 
• Friendly Nations & Investor Visas: Fast-track residency via company setup or investment 
For more information please contact https://bris-group.com/
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