Asset Protection · Panama · International

Panama Asset Protection —
Foundations, Trusts
and Corporations

Comprehensive asset protection through Panama private foundations, trusts and holding companies. Designed for international clients.

Why Góndola & Góndola
  • Panama Private Interest Foundation
  • Panama Trust (Fideicomiso)
  • Holding + Foundation combined structures
  • Succession and estate planning
  • Creditor protection structures
  • Managed by licensed Panama attorney
Our Expertise

Why Góndola & Góndola

Panama offers a mature, internationally recognized legal framework for asset protection. Private interest foundations, trusts and holding corporations each serve specific protection and succession objectives.

We analyze your asset base, family situation and jurisdictional exposure to recommend the optimal structure — balancing protection, privacy and tax efficiency.

Ex-DGI Official

Deep insight into Panama's tax authority processes.

Cornell University MPA

Master in Public Administration — law, economics and policy.

Direct partner access

You always deal directly with the attorney handling your case.

Panama Bar No. 17,005

Licensed attorney in the Republic of Panama.

1984
Foundation Law
Confidentiality
3
Structure Types
19F
Torre Banesco

"Asset protection is not about evasion — it's about putting the right legal armor around what you've built before it's ever challenged."

— Lic. José Manuel Góndola Escudero · Idoneidad No. 17,005
Protection Structures

Panama asset protection
tools available.

Private Interest Foundation

Panama law foundation for asset protection, succession and privacy. No shareholders.

Fideicomiso (Trust)

Panama trust with licensed trustee. Flexible, confidential and estate-planning friendly.

Holding SA

Panama corporation as holding vehicle for real estate, financial assets and subsidiaries.

Foundation + SA

Foundation as ultimate owner above a Panama SA — the gold standard structure.

Succession Planning

Legal structures to ensure orderly transfer of assets to heirs without probate.

Creditor Protection

Structures designed to legally protect assets from future creditors and judgments.

Structure Process

How we build
your protection.

01

Asset Mapping

We map all assets, jurisdictions and risk exposures to design the right structure.

02

Structure Design

Legal architecture designed for your protection, succession and tax objectives.

03

Formation

Formation of all entities with complete legal documentation and registered agent.

04

Ongoing Administration

Annual compliance, trustee/foundation council services and updates.

Who This Serves

Clients who need
asset protection.

Entrepreneur with multiple businesses

Separating personal assets from business risk through a Panama foundation + holding structure.

Business Owner

Real estate investor

Protecting international real estate portfolio through Panama SA holding with foundation ownership.

Real Estate

High-net-worth family

Planning estate succession across jurisdictions using Panama foundation as family vehicle.

Estate Planning
Frequently Asked Questions

Asset protection
questions answered.

What is a Panama Private Interest Foundation?

A legal entity under Law 25 of 1995 that holds assets for designated beneficiaries. It has no shareholders, making it unique for asset protection.

Is a Panama foundation the same as a trust?

No. A foundation is a separate legal entity that owns its own assets. A trust transfers legal ownership to a trustee.

Can creditors access assets in a Panama foundation?

Foundation assets are generally protected from founders' personal creditors, subject to fraudulent transfer rules. Proper timing and structuring is essential.

Do I still control my assets in a foundation?

The foundation council controls the foundation. Founders can serve on the foundation council while ensuring the legal separation required.

Is this tax compliant?

Yes when properly structured and disclosed. We design compliant structures accounting for CRS and FATCA reporting.

Get in Touch

Protect your assets
with Panama law.

Confidential consultation. No commitment. We assess your situation and recommend the right structure.

Office

Torre Banesco, P19 · Panamá