ARE YOU AN INVESTOR?
OUR IMMIGRATION LAWYERS COULD OBTAIN YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENCY VISA IN 30 DAYS
Panama provides residency visa to investors based on various investment programs and our experienced lawyers can customize the investment to meet the immigration requirements. The Panama Investor Visa, established in 2020, grants permanent residency for boosting Panama economy. For example, with a minimum investment of $300,000. in a Panama real estate property, we can assist you to obtain permanent residency within 30 days. This type of investors visa program is also known as ” GOLDEN VISA”.APPLY FOR INVESTORS VISA NOW!
KEY TAKEAWAYS Investors may purchase a real estate property as follows:- Completed or Pre-Construction real estate projects, documented by a promise of buy/sell contract.
- Minimum investment Amount of US$300,000.
- Direct Payment to the developer for 100% of the price of the real estate property at the time of purchase with a bank letter of guarantee
- Co-ownership Investments are Accepted: Co-ownership arrangements are allowed between spouses or dependents. In such cases, the investment will still qualify, promoting flexibility for families or dependents applying together under the same visa.
- Company Ownership: The property can be purchased by a Company or Foundation that investors are primary shareholders.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION: HOW TO QUALIFY FOR INVESTOR VISA?
ANSWER: If you are an investor and can purchase a property in Panama in the amount of $300,000., then we can obtain permanent residency for you.QUESTION: WHAT KIND OF PROOF INVESTORS NEED?
ANSWER: Our experienced lawyers would assist foreign investors to make sure they would comply with the Panama laws in order to receive their permanent investors residency visa. Investors must meet Panama residency requirements such as:- PROOF OF INVESTMENT IN PANAMA
- PROOF OF NO CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES IN THE PAST
QUESTION: ARE INVESTORS VISA HOLDERS ELIGIBLE FOR PANAMA PASSPORT?
ANSWER: Yes, investors and their families would be eligible to receive Panama citizenship and passport after 5 years.QUESTION: WHAT IS INVESTORS VISA REQUIREMENTS?
ANSWER: If you are 18 years and older and can invest a minimum amount of $300,000. to purchase a real estate property in Panama, our immigration lawyers can assist you to get permanent residency within 30 days.
In addition, If you care about your privacy, we also can set up a Company in Panama and you'll own 100% shares of the company. Once the Company is established, you make investments anonymousely. If you are living outside Panama, we can assist investors to remotely open a bank account for transfer of funds.
QUESTION: WHAT ARE INVESTORS OPTIONS?
ANSWER: Investors may choose to invest in one of the following options;
- OPTION 1: Purchase sum of $300,000. in a Panama Real Estate property such as a condo, home, land or commercial property. The real estate investment commitment is for a period of 5 years.
- OPTION 2: Invest sum of $500,000. in Panama Stock exchange. The stock exchange investment commitment is also for 5 years.
- OPTION 3: Deposit sum of $750,000. in a fixed term deposit in a local Panama bank for 5 years.
QUESTION: WHAT ARE BENEFITS OF INVESTORS VISA?
ANSWER:
- Investors granted permanent residency within 30 days.
- Investors are entitled to tax exemption.
- Investors may choose one of investment options.
- Investors will be eligible for citizenship and passport after 5 years.
- Investors would be able to work in Panama.
- Panama is a stable country and Since 1989, Panama has had a stable democratically elected government.
- The Panamanian economy grew an average GDP of 8.56% in the past 10 years.
- Panama’s Constitution assures that all foreigners have equal rights to Panamanians.
- Panama is only a 3 hours flight to Miami, Florida.
QUESTION: HOW TO APPLY FOR INVESTORS VISA?
ANSWER: The following documents are required when an investor is ready to apply:
1. A power of attorney (to be notarized or apostiled) 2. Valid passport (to be notarized or apostiled) 3. Five passport fotos 4. Health Certificate from Panama doctor 5. Police report clearance (to be apostiled) 6. Proof of investment 7. Proof of funds in Panama or transfer of funds from abroad authenticated 8. Proof of applicant's Panama address 9. If married, original marriage certificate to be apostiled 10. If applicant has dependent(s), original birth(s) certificate(s) to be apostiled 11. Signed declaration of personal data 12. Responsible letter 13. government fees of $10,000. is required. 14. In case of dependents 12+ years olds, additional payment of $1,000 per dependent to the Treasury and another payment of $ 1,000. to thel Immigration Service. 15. In case of dependents under 12 years olds, additional payment of $1,000 per dependent to the Treasury. NOTE 1: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE TRANSLATED IN PANAMA BY A CERTIFIED TRANSLATOR into Spanish. NOTE 2: ALL APOSTILED DOCUMENTS MUST BE AUTHENTICATED IN PANAMA.QUESTION: HOW LONG THE APPROVAL PROCESS MAY TAKE?
ANSWER: Generally speaking, investors visa process is very fast and it is being approved within 30 days.QUESTION: CAN YOU OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT IN PANAMA?
ANSWER: YES, our lawyers can assist investors to REMOTELY OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT in Panama. Get in touch with us for detail instruction.QUESTION: IS PANAMA A TAX HAVEN JURISDICTION?
ANSWER: YES, PANAMA IS KNOWN AS THE BEST TAX HAVEN JURISDICTION IN THE WORLD. Permanent residency visa is granted to international investors who are willing to invest in Panama. In addition, Panama provides more incentives to investors by exempting them to pay taxes. QUESTION: WHAT IS FRIENDLY NATIONS VISA? ANSWER: Investors of 50 Friendly Nations will be granted permanent residency by investing lesser amount. The Friendly Nations investors only need to invest $200,000. to obtain residency. Here is the Friendly Nations investors requirements;
- Investors may invest in Real Estate properties in the amount of $200,000.
- Deposit of $200,000. in saving account.
- Investors may seek employment by a Panama Company.
INVESTING IN PANAMA STOCKS & BONDS
1- The Bolsa de Valores de Panama is attracting more companies to list their stocks on its exchange. For example, one of the more heavily traded stocks on this exchange is COPA, a large Panamanian airline with 115 airplanes flying to all the Americas. COPA is also traded on the New York Stock Exchange. 2- Moody has rated Panama´s debt as “Investment Grade”. This is extremely important because only 3 other countries in Latin America have earned INVESTMENT GRADE status. Moody is one of the top investment rating agencies and it has raised the rating of Panama’s sovereign debt to Baa2 and improved its outlook for Panama from “stable” to “positive”. Investors looking to gain exposure can seek other ties to Panama by investing in an American depository receipts, or ADR. As of January 2019, there were two available Panama ADRs on U.S. exchanges: Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A (BLX) and Copa Holdings S.A. (CPA).ATTENTION INVESTORS
APPLY NOW BEFORE THE PROGRAM EXPIRES!
INVESTORS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD CAN APPLY AND RECEIVE PANAMA PERMANENT RESIDENCY VISA WITHIN 30 DAYS.
Get in touch with our trusted lawyers to find out about this unique investment opportunity program! EMAIL: CUSOMER@PANAMALEGALCENTER.COM
INVESTING IN PANAMA BANKS
IS PANAMA BANKING INSTITUTION SAFE?
Panama Banking system dates back to 1904 however the banking system grew substantially after 1970. In 2019, the International Banking Center reached its maximum level with the operation of 106 international banking institutions with assets of $49 billion. Below we explain the Panama banking system; There are 3 types of banks in Panama;- Private Local Banks
- Public (Government owned) Banks
- Private International Banks.
Banking System in Panama
Panama does not have a Central Bank, however Superintendency of Banks oversees regulations of Panama banks. There are two government owned banks:; Banco Nacional de Panama and Caja de Ahorros. In adddition, there are 57 local private banks as well as many international banks..
We believe, all Panama’s banks provide an unparalleled security and reliability for their depositors. The combination of stringent regulatory measures, economic stability and robust banking secrecy laws ensures that clients’ assets well-protected and for these features, Panama is a standout choice for investing.Why Panama is one of your best investment options?
The choice of location for establishing residency as well as financial structure is an important issue. Panama is known for its SECURITY, STABILITY, ROBUST ECONOMY & BUSINESS FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT. In fact, we believe, Panama emerges as the BEST PLACE for establishing and operating a profitable business.The Framework of doing business in Panama
Panama’s legal framework is ingeniously structured to support and protect investors and their businesses, making Panama an ideal destination for global investors and corporations. “Panama Corporate Structure,” ensures the confidentiality and privacy of shareholders and directors of the Company.
INVESTMENT CONCLUSION
Panama is a safe and growth oriented country and we can advise investors with prudent investment options, strategy and operation.
