
Tax Free Processing Zone Investor
This program allows foreign investors to obtain legal
residency in Panama under the condition that they must
rent a plot of land or an office or building (rented
through a 10 to 20 year concession) within one of the
new tax free processing zones in Panama, for the purpose
of operating a business from Panama that exports its
products or services.
Executive Visa
Normally obtained for persons coming to work to Panama
of from Panama on a temporary basis. This type of visa
requires that there must exist an established connection
between a mother company abroad and the activities that
the representative performs in Panama.
City of Knowledge (Ciudad de Saber) Work Visa
program
This program allows foreign investors to obtain up
to 5 work visas (valid for an initial term of 2 years,
and renewable for an additional 2 years) for their company
in Panama under the condition that they must rent an
office or building within the City of Knowledge of Panama
(located within the former Fort Clayton military base),
for the purpose of operating a business from Panama.
Note: the above options are work programs only
and do not lead to permanent residency.
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