8 Reasons for
investing in Panama
1.
Stable political system and security
Panama enjoys a healthy and stable democratic system and a government that prioritizes public-private development partnerships. It has a good level of security and a very low incidence of natural disasters.

2.
Economic dynamism

a) Despite the 2008 global economic crisis, Panama’s economy has experienced steady growth since 2005 with low inflation, low unemployment, and steady GDP growth. Panama’s steady growth and economic stability far outweigh the United States relative to GDP. Panama has had the fastest growing economy in Latin America in the last fifteen years.
b) Panama has an investment grade credit rating (BBB from S&P and Fitch; and BA2 from Moody’s) with a positive outlook from both S&P and Moody’s. Panama is one of the five Latin American countries that has an investment grade sovereign credit rating (the others are Chile, Peru, Colombia and Mexico).
c) Panama will be the richest country in Latin America in 2021 according to Moody’s. Panama’s credit rating is determined by four factors: a strong economy, strong institutions, tax policies, and the ability to recover from risky events. Panama is a service economy that has a positive growth trajectory. It has a positive credit history with low refinancing, with an unchanging risk rating and a constant flow of income associated with contributions from the Panama Canal. Panama will continue to improve its position as a logistics center and is on its way to becoming the richest country in Latin America in terms of purchasing power per capita in 2021.
d) It is one of the countries in the region where it takes the least amount time for an entrepreneur to open a business, an average of six days according to the World Bank, and ranks 38 out of 189 in terms of facilities for creating a new company.
e) 5% of world trade passes through the Panama Canal.
f) The US dollar as a currency provides us with a strong and competitive financial center.
g) Protected foreign investments. The Civil Code of Panama, the Constitution and its Foreign Investment Law ensure that foreigners have the same rights as Panamanians with respect to property, investments and business.
3.
In the area of international trade:
The Republic of Panama subscribes to the principles of multilateralism and open regionalism. Inspired by this, the country has followed an active agenda through its signing of free trade agreements, protection of trademarks and intellectual property, regulation and promotion of productive activities and unique products, transportation and communications, as well as activities related to global and regional financial institutions.


4.
International banking center and logistics platform
a) More than 90 banks with efficient rules and regulations, high liquidity, and good financial results. The comparative advantages provided by the Panama Canal, which culminated in its expansion with the building of a new sets of locks has contributed to a new transport capacity of 13,000 / 14,000 TEU, which contributes 4.5% to the national GDP, provides us with a 5% share of worldwide trade and 120 sea routes from 80 countries.
b) There are also mega port facilities owned by conglomerates on both coasts, which are only hour away from each other.
c) Panama is the Hub of the Americas. It is less than 3 flights away from most major U.S. cities, with direct flights to Panama from Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Washington, D.C. among others. In total, Panama City’s International Airport has direct flights to more than 80 destinations in America, Europe and Asia. Great connectivity both by the air and through telecommunications. Panama is an air hub within the region with more than 1,100 international weekly flights and a new international terminal under construction. From Europe, six airlines have direct flights to Panama: Air France, Iberia, Lufthansa, KLM, Turkish Airlines and TAP Portugal. In addition, Panama has 6 underwater fiber optic cables that cross the country.
5.
Visas or permanent residence programs
Panama’s immigration laws offer many visas or permanent residence program options.
Foreigners who want to retire, visit, invest or relocate to Panama will find a country and a government that understand the benefits of attracting foreign investment and that have developed programs that fulfill the desires of foreign retirees


6.
Special economic zones, adequate infrastructure and tax, migratory and employment benefits.
a) City of knowledge: A science, technology and business park for a more humane and sustainable development.
b) Panama Pacifico: A business and residential center located on 1,400 acres next to the Canal and 15 km from Panama City.
c) Colon Free Zone: The second-largest free zone in the world and the principal commercial center for Latin America and the Caribbean.
d) Free Trade Area: Part of a special regime for the establishment and operation of companies that contribute to the development of the country. List of Free Zones registered in Panama.
7.
Open and safe investment climate. Laws offering tax incentives

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Large infrastructure projects which promote economic activity:

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