Panama Real Estate Blog

Panama’s Tax Standing
In terms of the region, within which Panama is situated, being that of the Central and Latin American markets, the relative position of Panama in terms of current tax standing as compared to surrounding countries is neither the highest or lowest but rather average as represented by their tax burden being recorded at [...]

Telecommunications Security Law
The debate regarding telecommunications security, within which operators of telephones, cellular phones and internet providers will be required to retain information of the users of their services. Concerns regarding the invasion of privacy have arisen at the mention of this proposed Law Number 28, of which the Ministry of Government and Justice stated [...]

Panama Canal Expansion Benefits a Variety of Providers
The expansion of the Panama Canal and the benefits that are realized with the successful bids in terms of the provision and services for the new locks is not merely limited to that of the construction companies that were successful in their respective tenders.
The first successful tender was [...]

Vacation in Panama
If you are planning a vacation in the beautiful country of Panama, remember that you have a few options to choose from in terms of your accommodation options. There are options of hotel stay or even your very own apartment for the duration of your stay in Panama.
With the variety of options available [...]

Ballardes versus Martinelli over Casino Interests
The former president of Panama Mr Ernesto Perez Balladares has suggested that current President Martinelli is responsible for alleging his, Ballardes, involvement in a company specifically operating games of chance. Martinelli who claims to have a legitimate share in the Thunderbird company, which owns and operates Fiesta Casino in Panama, [...]

Panama reaffirms its withdrawal from Central American Parliament
Panama’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed their intention of withdrawing from the Central American Parliament, based on the reasoning that the statutory group has not really contributed anything value in terms of addressing region specific problems within Central America.
The Foreign Minister, of Panama, Mr. Juan Carlos Varela has submitted [...]

Horizontal Property New Proposal
The Minister of Housing representing the Ministry of Housing of Panama has started active discussions regarding the new proposal submitted with respect to the Horizontal Property Act. This act regulates apartment buildings and residential developments, and the Ministry has recommended new standards to control the industry, with consultation with groups of developers [...]

A new flight route between Barranquilla and Panama has been established by Aero Republica, which is a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, the Panamanian Airline group. The service is set to run three times a week, and will operate with the Embraer 189 aircraft. This new service is in conjunction with and will complement existing Copa [...]

What are the real benefits of retiring in Panama
Panama has consistently been reviewed and rated within the media as a top destination in terms of retirement, and more recently that of investment too. The incentives that are made available by the government of Panama provide a number of benefits to the retiree, the following serve [...]

Will Panama’s Tourist Card be phased out?
The tourist card which has been a source of consternation, confusion and hassles for many visitors over the years has come under scrutiny by the authorities in Panama. Although some countries do not require that a visa be applied for or approved to visit the country, a tourist card [...]