- Entity type
- Sociedad Anónima (S.A.) or LLC
- Corporate tax
- 0% on foreign-source income (territorial)
- Setup cost from
- $1,500
- Setup time
- 1–2 weeks
- Minimum capital
- None
- Local director
- Not required
- Remote formation
- Yes
- Residency visa
- Possible
- Banking
- Difficult
Best for: Businesses with income outside Panama and founders seeking Latin American residency.
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