Company Formation · Panama · English

Panama Company Formation —
Incorporate Your Business
in 5 Days

Fast, reliable and complete Panama corporation and holding formation. SA, LLC, foundations and multi-layered structures. Full English service.

Why Góndola & Góndola
  • SA Corporation in 5–7 business days
  • LLC and holding structures available
  • Bearer shares abolished — nominee directors available
  • Complete registered agent service
  • Corporate bank account assistance
  • Ongoing compliance and maintenance
Our Expertise

Why Góndola & Góndola

Panama offers one of the world's most flexible and internationally recognized corporate structures. A Panama SA corporation provides privacy, flexibility and access to Panama's territorial tax system.

We handle the complete formation process: deed of incorporation, public registry filing, registered agent, corporate books, RUC registration and bank account introduction.

Ex-DGI Official

Deep insight into Panama's tax authority processes.

Cornell University MPA

Master in Public Administration — law, economics and policy.

Direct partner access

You always deal directly with the attorney handling your case.

Panama Bar No. 17,005

Licensed attorney in the Republic of Panama.

5-7
Business Days
EN
Full English Service
19
Torre Banesco Floor
Discretion

"The right corporate structure in Panama is not a commodity — it's the foundation of your tax and asset protection strategy."

— Lic. José Manuel Góndola Escudero · Idoneidad No. 17,005
Formation Services

Panama corporate
structures available.

Panama SA Corporation

The most flexible and internationally recognized Panama business structure. Formed in 5–7 days.

Panama LLC

Limited liability company structure with pass-through flexibility for US-connected clients.

Holding Company

Multi-layered holding structures for asset protection and group governance.

Private Foundation

Panama Private Interest Foundation for estate planning and asset protection.

Free Zone Entity

Formation in Colon Free Zone and other Panama free trade zones.

Ongoing Compliance

Annual registered agent, corporate maintenance and regulatory compliance.

Formation Process

How we form your
Panama company.

01

Consultation

We assess your needs and recommend the optimal structure for your objectives.

02

Document Preparation

We draft the articles of incorporation and all corporate documents.

03

Public Registry Filing

We file with the Panama Public Registry and obtain your company number.

04

Corporate Setup

Corporate books, RUC tax registration and bank account introduction.

Typical Cases

Companies we form.

International holding company

European family office establishing a Panama holding to own regional subsidiaries and investments.

Holding Structure

Operating company in Panama

Foreign company setting up a Panama subsidiary for regional operations with bank account.

Business Setup

Asset protection structure

Individual investor using Panama SA + Foundation structure to hold real estate and financial assets.

Asset Protection
FAQ

Company formation
questions answered.

How long does Panama company formation take?

A standard SA corporation is formed in 5–7 business days. Structures requiring bank accounts or regulated activities take longer.

Do I need to be in Panama?

No. The entire formation process can be completed remotely with power of attorney. No physical presence required.

Are Panama companies private?

Yes. Panama does not publicly disclose shareholder or beneficial owner information in the public registry. Nominee arrangements are available.

What is the minimum capital?

Panama has no minimum paid-in capital requirement for SA corporations. The authorized capital stated in the articles is nominal.

Can a Panama company open a bank account?

Yes. We assist with bank introductions. Due to global AML requirements, account opening requires proper documentation and is not guaranteed.

What are the annual costs?

Annual costs include government franchise tax (approx. $300) and registered agent fees. We provide a full cost breakdown in our proposal.

Get in Touch

Ready to form your
Panama company?

Confidential consultation. We explain the process and costs with no commitment.

Office

Torre Banesco, P19 · Panamá