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Learn about the benefits of create an IBC in Panama:
Among the benefits that are specifically enjoyed are the following:
- Panama offers complete tax exemption on foreign source income and on transactions carried on outside the Republic of Panama, even though it is managed from Panama.
- The companies are not required to file annual accounts
- They only have to pay an annual fee within 3 months of incorporation and on every anniversary thereafter
- These corporations can conduct business and exercise their powers from foreign countries.
- They can borrow money, incur in liabilities in connection with their business or for any lawful purpose, issue bonds, promissory notes, bills of exchange and other debentures
- Panamanian corporations cannot be forced to divulge confidential information to the country's or foreign authorities
- Bearer shares are allowed
- If the company has a bank account, the identity of the bank account holder cannot be divulge, unless deposits are guarantees of assets and the accounts are under investigation by the Superintendency
- There are no exchange controls in Panama, and corporations may transfer funds with complete freedom
- Transactions may be carried out in any currency
- Two natural or legal persons, not necessarily residents in Panama, can act as shareholders and directors.
- There is no minimum of share capital
- The books, records, account, etc., may be kept by electronic means and can sit anywhere in the world
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