Panama
Panama Corporation (Sociedad Anónima)
The Panamanian Corporation is a flexible, low-maintenance international vehicle with strong privacy protections and a long history of cross-border use.
7-14 business days
0% tax
Asset ProtectionHolding CompanyInternational TradeIP Holding
Key Benefits
Why form in Panama?
Territorial Tax Regime
Foreign-sourced income is generally exempt, which can be efficient for international structures and cross-border trading.
Strong Corporate Flexibility
Panama SAs are widely used for holding assets, contracting internationally, and structuring ownership across jurisdictions.
Fast Formation
Incorporation is typically completed in about 1–2 weeks once KYC and due diligence are cleared.
Share Structure Options
Supports flexible share classes and governance arrangements suited to holding and investment structures.
Commercial Credibility
A well-recognized corporate form in Latin America for trading, contracting, and asset holding.
Tax Overview
Panama taxation at a glance
Corporate Income Tax
Territorial system: Panama-source income is generally taxable; foreign-source is generally exempt.
0% (foreign-sourced)
Dividend Tax
Dividend tax treatment can vary based on source and structure; commonly a withholding applies for Panama-source earnings distributions.
Typically applies on Panama-source profits
Capital Gains Tax
Local-source gains may be taxable; foreign-source gains are typically outside scope under the territorial framework.
Varies
VAT (ITBMS)
Indirect tax on goods and services supplied in Panama (reduced/other rates may apply for specific categories).
7%
Formation Process
How we incorporate your Panama Corporation (Sociedad Anónima)
1
Day 1–3
KYC & Name Check
We complete due diligence and confirm name availability with the local agent.
2
Day 4–6
Document Preparation
We prepare incorporation documents and internal resolutions for signature.
3
Day 7–8
Submit to Registry
We file the incorporation package with the Public Registry via the resident agent.
4
Day 9–12
Government Processing
Registry review and issuance of the company's incorporation evidence.
5
Day 13–14
Deliver Corporate Pack
We deliver your certificates and a complete digital corporate document pack.
Pricing
What's included in your Panama Corporation (Sociedad Anónima)
Formation Package
$905
- Incorporation / registration fees and related expenses
- 1 certified true copy of the public deed containing the company’s Articles of Incorporation, recorded at the Panama Public Registry
- English version of the Articles of Incorporation
- Company Minutes Book and Stock Register
- Five share certificates
- Letters of Assignment of Subscribers’ Rights to the company’s Articles of Incorporation
- Courier expenses for sending the incorporation documents
Annual Maintenance
$1,837/year
- Annual license fee (the government/registry annual company fee)
- Resident agent fee
Add-ons
Enhance your Panama Corporation (Sociedad Anónima)
Entity Management
- Accounting, BookkeepingOngoing bookkeeping and management accounts for audit-ready records
- Annual AccountsPreparation and filing of annual accounts to meet local compliance rules
Bank Accounts & Payments
- Skyline Digital OTC Account OpeningGuided onboarding to Skyline Digital or similar OTC desks for crypto trading
- Stripe Account OpeningTurnkey Stripe onboarding so you can start taking payments faster
- International Fiat Bank Account OpeningOpen a secure international fiat bank account to manage global payments, receive client funds, and hold multi-currency balances with reputable banking partners.
Nominee Services
- Nominee Corporate DirectorAppoint a professional third-party director to protect your privacy and meet local residency or compliance requirements.
- Nominee ShareholderNominee shareholding to separate legal title from beneficial ownership
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About the Panama Corporation (Sociedad Anónima)
Panama’s Sociedad Anónima (S.A.) is one of the oldest and most respected offshore corporate structures. It requires a minimum of three directors (which may be nominees) and can issue registered shares, providing both control and discretion for global entrepreneurs. Panama imposes no tax on foreign-source income, maintains modern AML compliance, and offers straightforward annual maintenance through a resident agent. With a well-developed legal system and a strategic position between North and South America, Panama remains a cornerstone jurisdiction for international company formation.
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Form your Panama Corporation (Sociedad Anónima) in Panama and have your entity ready in 7-14 business days.
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