Panama company formation: 2026 guide

Panama is a offshore jurisdiction in the Latin America. Headline taxation: 0% on foreign-sourced income (territorial). Companies are typically operational in 5 days from approximately $2,200 all-in for first-year set-up.

Tax headline

0% on foreign-sourced income (territorial)

Formation

5 days

From

$2,200

Treaties

17+

Substance

Light

Banking

Local Panamanian banks; USD economy

What we use Panama for

· Holding company
· Trading company

Highlights

· Private Interest Foundation
· USD economy
· Territorial tax
· Free zones

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