Company Registration in Panama
A classic Latin American offshore with territorial taxation (taxes are paid only on income generated in Panama). Corporate tax rate is 25%, but local companies are exempt from paying on foreign income. Numerous offshore structures and free zones (Colon, Panama City) with tax holidays are available. Well-developed banking sector with English-based legal system. Main drawbacks: tax residents are not required to pay tax but must maintain records, and tightening international standards require substance.
Tax rates
Special taxation terms & incentives
• Income tax is strictly territorial: only Panama-source income is taxed, and foreign-source income is exempt.\n• The standard corporate income tax rate is 25% on net taxable income.\n• Companies with income above USD 1.5 million pay the higher of regular tax or a 4.67% alternative minimum on gross income.\n• Free-zone users (Colon Free Zone, Panama Pacifico) pay 5% on local-source income and are exempt from import, sales, and export taxes on qualifying activities.\n• An annual Operations Notice tax of 2% on equity applies (capped at USD 60,000), reduced to 1% in free zones.
Crypto & digital assets
AllowedAllowed
Banking
Yes
Yes
Legal & compliance
Agent + address required, min 3 directors
Available
Ideal for
Holding, trading, asset protection, shipping
Good to know
Tax haven reputation, Panama Papers
Panama registration services & pricing
All-inclusive pricing — every price is final and covers government registration fees, agent fees, and all associated service charges. No hidden costs.
Documents required for Panama incorporation
Personal Documents
- Passport Copy
- Proof of Address
Business Documents
- Source of Funds Declaration
Legal Documents
- Apostilled Documents
What's included in Panama registration
- Company registration with local authorities
- Business license
- Company seal/stamp
- Certificate of incorporation
- Basic compliance setup
How to register a company in Panama
Submit Application
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Government Filing
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