Legal services
Panama corporations
Incorporation, resident agent services, annual maintenance and legal support for Panama corporations used in international structures.
We assist international clients with the incorporation and ongoing maintenance of Panama corporations, providing full legal support throughout the process.
Panama corporations: incorporation, maintenance and corporate services
Panama corporations are commonly used in international structures for asset holding, investment and estate planning. Our firm assists with both the incorporation of new entities and the management and maintenance of existing companies.
We also assist with the transfer of existing companies to our firm as resident agent, including due diligence, regularization and ongoing corporate maintenance.
Potential tax, privacy, and structuring benefits depend on the client’s jurisdiction, business activity, banking profile, and compliance obligations.
Why many clients look beyond the lowest quote
In many cases, the difference is not only in forming the company, but in having the documents properly prepared, the structure explained clearly and the Resident Agent able to support it with sound judgment over time. For many international clients, that matters more than a lower quote.
For new companies
We assist with incorporation, due diligence, preparation of Articles of Incorporation, first-year resident agent, certified documents, apostilles, English translations, and DHL delivery.
For existing companies
We assist with resident agent changes, amendments, reactivation, reinstatement to good standing, annual maintenance, and corporate documentation.
How the incorporation process works
Our firm handles the legal and documentary steps required to incorporate the company and deliver the final corporate documents in proper order.
1. Consultation
We review the requested structure and confirm the appropriate corporate approach.
2. Due diligence
We collect KYC documents and required client information.
3. Name reservation and payment
We confirm availability and prepare the incorporation documents.
4. Registration
The Articles are notarized and filed with the Panama Public Registry.
5. Delivery
Certified documents are apostilled, translated where applicable, and shipped.
Information on Panama corporations
| Advantages Key benefits and considerations of Panama corporations. |
Elements of a Panama corporation Capital, shares, directors, resident agent, and records. |
| Main uses Common uses for business, holding, investment, and planning. |
Accounting record obligations Annual accounting records, affidavits, balances, and deadlines. |
| Incorporation Costs Package costs, optional services, and documents included. |
Annual Maintenance Costs Ongoing fees and good-standing obligations. |
| FAQ Frequent questions about Panama corporations. |
Due diligence requirements Information and documents required before and during the relationship. |
Common uses
Panama corporations may be used for international business, asset holding, investment structures, intellectual property ownership, maritime ownership, support in estate planning, and other lawful corporate purposes.
Ongoing compliance
Every company must maintain a resident agent, comply with due diligence requirements, keep the required accounting records, and remain current with its annual obligations.
Related service
Many clients also consult our guide to international banking in Panama after incorporating a Panama company.
Related structure
Private Interest Foundations in Panama
Foundations may complement corporate structures when an additional estate planning layer is needed. For a detailed side-by-side analysis, see our comparison of Panama corporations and private interest foundations.
Ready to incorporate or update a Panama company?
Contact our team to review your objectives, due diligence requirements, costs, and the documents needed to begin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is a Panama company taxed on income generated outside Panama?
Do I need to keep accounting records if the company has no activity?
Can a Panama corporation open a bank account?
Contact
Contact us to discuss your legal needs in Panama.
OUR OFFICE
Advanced Tower, 1st Floor
Panama City, Panama.
In the Banking District, next to Hyatt Regency Panama City.
CONTACT US
+507 264.5570 | 264.5931
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