Offshore Structure · Panama · Legal

Panama Offshore Company —
Privacy, Tax Benefits
and Flexibility

A Panama offshore company provides legal tax efficiency, asset protection and international planning flexibility under a trusted legal framework.

Why Góndola & Góndola
  • Territorial tax system — foreign income not taxed
  • No exchange controls
  • Strong privacy framework
  • Fast formation — 5–7 days
  • Access to global banking
  • Foundation + SA combined structures available
Our Expertise

Why Góndola & Góndola

Panama's legal framework offers legitimate international tax and asset protection structures that have been tested and recognized globally for nearly a century.

We design and implement compliant Panama offshore structures — SA corporations, private foundations and holding companies — with full transparency to your home country obligations where required.

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.

1927
Panama Corporate Law
0%
Tax on Foreign Income
5–7
Days to Form
Confidentiality

"Offshore planning is not about hiding — it's about intelligent, compliant structuring. Panama offers legitimate tools that have stood the test of time."

— Lic. José Manuel Góndola Escudero · Idoneidad No. 17,005
Structure Options

Panama offshore
structures available.

Panama SA Corporation

The classic international holding and operating company structure.

Panama Private Foundation

Ideal for estate planning, succession and asset protection without corporate form.

Holding + Operating

Two-tier structure separating assets (holding) from operations (operating company).

Foundation + SA

Combining a foundation as ultimate owner with SA for operational flexibility.

Free Zone Entity

Tax-exempt entity for qualifying trade and service activities.

Trust Structure

Panama fideicomiso for asset protection with professional trustee.

Setup Process

Your offshore structure
in 4 steps.

01

Strategy Session

We assess your objectives — tax, privacy, succession — and design the optimal structure.

02

Structure Design

Legal design of the corporate architecture with attention to your home-country obligations.

03

Formation & Filing

Formation of all entities with public registry and registered agent.

04

Ongoing Management

Annual compliance, corporate maintenance and regulatory monitoring.

Common Applications

How our clients use
Panama structures.

Investment holding

Holding international equities, bonds and alternative investments through a Panama SA.

Investment

Real estate protection

Owning real estate across multiple jurisdictions through a Panama holding structure.

Real Estate

Business succession

Using a Panama foundation to plan business succession and protect family assets.

Estate Planning
FAQ

Offshore structure
questions answered.

Is this legal?

Yes. Panama offshore structures are legal and compliant when properly structured and disclosed to your home-country tax authority as required.

Do I need to report this to my home country?

In most jurisdictions, yes. We design structures that are compliant with international disclosure requirements including FATCA and CRS.

Does Panama participate in information exchange?

Panama participates in CRS and has bilateral tax information exchange agreements. Structures must be designed with this in mind.

What are the annual costs?

Annual costs include government tax (~$300), registered agent fees and professional maintenance. We provide full cost breakdowns.

Can I open a bank account?

Yes. We assist with bank introductions for Panama and international accounts, subject to each bank's due diligence requirements.

Get in Touch

Structure your
Panama entity today.

Confidential consultation. Compliant structures designed for your objectives.

Office

Torre Banesco, P19 · Panamá