Panama is a hot market for a variety of international investments. And for the most part, a lot of the consumer investments revolve around major international franchises. This has a lot to do with consumer culture in Panama, as well as Panama’s reputation as an...
Investing in Panama
Where to invest in Panama in 2019
As the financial year nears to a close, and you prepare to wind down before a busy start to the next year, it’s time to get your investment plans in order. And if you’re looking to make a splash in international investing, investing in Panama would be a great start...
Playa Venao: Unspoiled, off the radar, and a great real estate investment!
Retirees, working expats, and locals, have long sought after Panama’s beach communities as the ideal place to live both full-time and part time. In recent years, and especially today, many of these communities are going through a major Real Estate boom. This is great...
New Panama Property Tax Withholding Law Goes into effect January, 2019
Panama’s Ministry of Finance issued a decree requiring real property lenders to withhold funds on mortgages to pay for the property tax. The new decree takes effect on January 1, 2019. In addition, another decree around the same time provides benefits to primary...
How Growth in Tourism Will Bolster Panama’s Overall Economy in 2019
By global standards, Panama’s near decade of unprecedented growth has been impressive. Even during a global financial slowdown, Panama managed to stay the course and pull through. And while most of this is attributed to banking/financial services, shipping logistics,...
The Panama Canal: 100 years of progress and incredible engineering
The word “Panama” typically brings to mind many things for those who live, work, and travel here. But to most of the world unfamiliar with the Central American nation, the first thing that comes to mind is almost always the Panama Canal. Heralded as one of the wonders...
Buying or Renting Real Estate in Panama? Here’s what to look for!
If you’re looking to buy or rent properties in Panama, there are many options to suite any taste, or any budget. There are great deals to be had, fantastic areas to live in, and many diverse choices that can fit your need specifically. Just like anywhere else, you...
Immigrating to Panama From Poland: What you need to know ahead of time
Poland is a country steeped in rich history, with a resilient, proud people who are both forward-thinking, and diverse in cultural tradition. Right now, Poland is going through a transitional period. This is nothing new for Poland, but for many, the opportunities...
Immigrating to Panama from South Africa: What you need to know
For many in South Africa, the turmoil and uncertainty of recent years has become just too much, and staying put no longer seems like a good option. Right now, thousands of landowners in South Africa are under danger of either losing their land, or even worse, their...