Corporate services in Panama
Banklane provides end-to-end corporate services in Panama: company registration, business licence registration, visa & immigration, employee recruitment, office leasing, and ready-made company transfers — alongside our core bank-account opening service.
Services in Panama.
Company Registration
Incorporate your entity quickly and correctly — entity selection, name reservation, filing, and certificates.
Business Licence Registration
Obtain the operating licences and permits your activity requires in the jurisdiction.
Visa & Immigration
Investor, work, and residence visa processing for founders, directors, and key staff.
Employee Recruitment
Source, screen, and onboard local talent — plus payroll and HR-compliance support.
Office Leasing
Flexi-desks, serviced offices, or full premises to meet substance and licensing needs.
Ready-Made Company Transfer
Acquire an existing, clean, licensed entity for immediate market entry where available.
Panama — key facts.
| Bank Account Opening | 21–35 days |
| Common Entity Type | Corporation (S.A.) / Foundation |
| Corporate Tax | 0% on foreign-source income (territorial) |
| Foreign Ownership | YES 100% allowed |
| Local Agent / Director | Resident agent (law firm) required |
| Incorporation Time | 1–2 weeks |
Account opening process.
Match
We assess your case and shortlist the banks in Panama most likely to approve you.
Build
We prepare your Lane Card™ dossier — pre-answering every KYC question the bank will ask.
Launch
Applications submitted to named relationship managers — in parallel, not in sequence.
Land
Account approved and activated. Typical timeline: 21–35 days.
Pros & cons of Panama.
Advantages
- Territorial tax — 0% on foreign-source income
- USD-based economy
- Strong foundation and asset-protection options
Watch-outs
- Resident agent required
- Offshore banking due diligence rigorous
- Reputation considerations
Ready to set up in Panama?
Tell us your business activity and ownership structure. We'll confirm exact costs, timelines, and the best banks for your case within 24 hours.