Legal counsel in Panama

Corporate Law in Panama

Services

How I can help

  • Formation of companies and other legal structures
  • Resident agent services for Panamanian companies, including due diligence and monitoring of applicable obligations
  • Resolutions, powers of attorney and corporate documentation
  • Updating and maintenance of corporate records
  • Changes of directors, officers and resident agents
  • Dissolution and reactivation of companies
  • Corporate compliance guidance
Who is this for?

Advice tailored to your situation

Entrepreneurs starting operations in Panama
Panamanian companies that need to organize their documentation
Foreign investors with projects in Panama
Companies requiring corporate changes or maintenance
LEGAL OVERVIEW

Companies and corporate compliance

Incorporation is only the beginning. Corporate records, resident-agent duties and ongoing compliance require careful attention.

Company incorporation

Review of corporate name, purpose, directors, officers and representation, followed by preparation and filing.

Resident agent and due diligence

Client and beneficial-owner identification, supporting records, risk assessment and applicable updates.

Corporate resolutions

Minutes, director and officer changes, amendments and Public Registry filings.

Ongoing obligations

Review of annual franchise tax, corporate records, accounting information and other applicable obligations.

Frequently asked questions

Initial information

Which legal structure is best for my business?

It depends on the activity, partners, management structure and project objectives. The initial consultation allows us to compare the available alternatives.

Can I form a company if I live outside Panama?

In many cases, the process can be coordinated remotely, subject to the required documentation and verifications.

Does a company require annual maintenance?

Yes. Corporate and administrative obligations must be reviewed periodically according to each structure.

What documents are usually required to begin a corporate matter?

They depend on the procedure and structure, but generally include valid identification, proof of address and due-diligence information.

Can a company’s directors or officers be changed?

Yes. The procedure and documents depend on the corporate structure and the provisions of its articles of incorporation.

What does the resident-agent service involve?

It includes the professional representation required by applicable law and the corresponding due-diligence and record-maintenance obligations.

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