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Panama IBC - All Inclusive Packages From - 835 UK £ - 1060 EURO € - 1250 USD $
Panama IBC Legislation
Panama companies, are created under the General Corporation Law, Law 32 of February 26, 1927. Law 32 has been used as a model for many other jurisdictions and ensures the legal framework to conduct legitimate business activities in the international arena.
Panama Company Structure
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Two local persons are usually appointed to act as the organizers and subscribers for incorporation purposes |
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A minimum of three directors is required. The names and addresses of these directors is part of the public record and therefore nominee directors are usually appointed at incorporation and we provide this service. If the client wishes to be a Director, we can provide two Nominees. If the client does not wish to be a Director, we provide three Nominees and issue a Power of Attorney to the client. This service is provided to the client at no extra cost |
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Panama offshore companies require officers for the position of President, Treasurer and Secretary. These may be natural persons, corporations or other entity. An officer may hold more than one position, but the President and Secretary should not be the same person. There is no maximum to the amount of officers appointed. The Director can be an officer of the company |
Panama Companies Shares and Capital Requirements
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The legal tender of Panama is the US dollar |
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There are no exchange controls or restrictions on the free movement of currency |
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Panama Corporations do no require paid-in capital |
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There is no time limit in which Authorized Capital must be fully paid |
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The standard capitalization for a Panamanian Corporation is US$10,000.00 |
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Par and Non-par Value Shares, voting and non-voting shares, as well as various other categories and classes of shares are allowed |
Panama Offshore Company Taxation
Non-resident Panama corporations are 100% tax-free on its activities outside of Panama
Panama IBC Meetings/Books/Records
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Meeting of Shareholders and/or Directors if found necessary, may hold these meetings by telephone or any other electronic means available and convenient |
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If Shareholders and/or Directors think it is advisable to hold meetings, this may be held anywhere in the world |
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There is no requirement for Annual General Meetings of the Shareholders and/or Directors |
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The documents for Panama offshore incorporation are filed with the Mercantile Registry and the names and addresses of the directors are a matter of public record. (Nominee directors are customary) |
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No books or records have to be kept by an offshore Panamanian company. If such books or records are kept, this may be done anywhere in the world |
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There is no requirement to prepare, maintain or file financial statements. If the directors decide to maintain such accounts, they may be done anywhere in the world |
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A Stock Register must be kept by law. The register contains the names in alphabetical order, place of domicile and date of acquisition of shareholders, other than the holders of Bearer Shares. This register may be held anywhere in the world |
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A Book of Minutes should be kept, but may be kept anywhere the director chooses |
Panama Companies Confidentiality/Privacy
Legislation has the flexibility which provides for the privacy of the ownership of its non-resident corporations:
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Documents filed with the Mercantile Registry include the Articles of Incorporation and By-laws containing the names of the directors and initial subscribers. These documents are part of the public record. However, the customary practice, and acceptable under the law, is to use local Nominee Services for the subscribers and directors of the corporation. |
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Local Nominee Services for shareholders and directors is acceptable. The law requires a minimum of three directors and it is common for us to provide Nominee Services on your behalf at no extra cost. A Power of Attorney will be given to the Beneficial Owner. |
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Bearer Shares may be issued. |
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While a Stock Register has to be kept and up to date, the names of the holders of Bearer Certificates do not appear in the register. The Stock Register may be held anywhere in the world at the discretion of the directors. |
Panama Company Time Frame
Incorporation in Panama of a Panama non-resident corporation may take between four to six days. Two natural persons acting as organizers or subscribers appear before a Notary Public, to constitute the corporation. Panama offshore services is provided by a local practicing lawyer or law firm, trust company or a professional management services firm, and must be used as the Registered Agent for Incorporation purposes.
Panama Companies Annual renewals
Annual renewal fees are payable every year in January starting the year following the company incorporation and every January thereafter if the company was incorporated in the first half of the previous year. If incorporation was in the second half of the year, the annual renewal fee is payable on 1st July of the following year and every July thereafter. Annual renewal fees must be paid in order that the company remains in good standing.
Panama IBC Restrictions
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Panamanian Corporations can bank anywhere in the world including Panama with no restrictions. |
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Panamanian companies can be involved in any legitimate activity with the exception of the deriving income inside Panama. |
Panama Companies Names
Company names cannot end with, or use, the following words: Limited, Ltd, Financial, Finance, Trust, Trustee, Foundation, Insurance, Bank, Banking or any word that means that the company would be engaged in the Trust, Banking, Financial or Insurance businesses.
Endings such as the following MAY BE USED: Corporation, Corp, Incorporated, Inc., Sociedad Anonima, S.A.
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