Panama: Tax

La República de Panamá aprobó la Ley No. 526 de 28 de mayo de 2026, la cual introduce reglas y requerimientos de sustancia económica en Panamá, aplicables únicamente a entidades integrantes de Grupos Multinaciona

The Republic of Panama enacted Law No. 526 of May 28, 2026, which introduces economic substance rules and requirements in Panama, applicable exclusively to entities that are members of Multinational Groups and that earn foreign-source passive income (the “Law”). This legislation will enter into force in the fiscal year 2027.

Located in Central America, the Republic of Panama is a politically stable nation characterised by its diverse population.

En el contexto actual de fiscalidad internacional, transparencia y creciente escrutinio regulatorio, la selección de una jurisdicción offshore ya no puede basarse únicamente en beneficios fiscales tradicionales. Dentro de la práctica de planificación patrimonial y estructuras multinacionales, factores como eficiencia operativa, carga regulatoria, neutralidad fiscal y flexibilidad jurídica adquieren un peso determinante.

In today’s international tax environment, marked by increasing transparency and regulatory scrutiny, the selection of an offshore jurisdiction can no longer be based solely on traditional tax benefits. Within the practice of wealth planning and multinational structuring, factors such as operational efficiency, regulatory burden, tax neutrality, and legal flexibility have become decisive.

Located in Central America, the Republic of Panama is a politically stable nation characterised by its diverse population.