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Obtain a Gaming/Gambling License in Panama

Businesses that operate gaming or gambling units must obtain a gaming or gambling license in Panama. The Gaming Control Board, operating under the Panamanian Government, is the agency responsible for the control and licensing of these businesses. Our team that can help you open a company in Panama will also…

Obtain an EMI/PSP License in Panama

If you are interested in Panama company incorporation in the financial sector, licensing will be mandatory. To obtain an EMI/PSP license in Panama, for companies involved in e-money issuance and transactions and those that process payments, in most cases business owners apply for a license with the Superintendency of Banks…

Set Up a Fund in Panama

Our team assists those who want to set up a fund in Panama for the purpose of asset protection, estate planning, or other reasons. How are Panamanian funds used? An investment fund in Panama can be used for asset holding, investment management, and other business-related purposes. In some cases, a…

Open a SPV Company in Panama

A special purpose vehicle, or SPV, is an entity created for certain, well-defined purposes that can be temporary, and it can be done with the assistance of our specialists in company incorporation in Panama. SPV setup in Panama A special purpose entity is created, as its name suggests, to fulfil…

Open a Subsidiary in Panama

To open a subsidiary in Panama, foreign companies interested in expanding their activities to this jurisdiction will follow the general process for company incorporation in Panama. The subsidiary will be incorporated as a local company. Read below to find out more about this business structure. What is a subsidiary in…

Set up a Foundation in Panama

To set up a foundation in Panama, the founders will agree upon its non-commercial and non-profit purposes. The uses of a foundation can be multiple and will depend on the investor’s business interests in Panama. Our team assists those who open a company in Panama, however, our local team of…

Open a Branch in Panama

Our experts in company incorporation in Panama assist foreign corporations interested in expanding their business activities in the country via a branch. What is a branch? A branch is a type of business entity with no legal identity, suitable for expanding the activities of a foreign-registered company in Panama. What…

Obtaining a Financial License in Panama

A financial license grants a company the right to provide financial services and/or products. Companies are required to obtain a financial license in Panama before they can engage in banking activities, insurance, or pension-related activities, among others. Our local agents can help you set up a company in Panama that…

Open a Representative Office in Panama

Foreign companies can open a representative office in Panama as a first step toward entering the market. The purposes of this office are limited, nonetheless, the information obtained from running such an office can be valuable for future company expansion. Our team can help you set up a company in…

Company Liquidation in Panama

Company liquidation in Panama is required when the business is no longer sustainable and its continuation would lead to bankruptcy. The liquidation comprises the actions required to centralize and sell the company’s assets, as supervised by a liquidator, for the purpose of paying off the legal entity’s debts to its…