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Legalese
a Panama (mostly) legal blog
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Panama Residency via Panama’s Foreign Professional Visa
One thing I love about some of the active Panama expat Facebook groups is how you can observe trends in the way people are thinking
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What to do if your Social Security Letter Doesn’t Say “Lifetime Benefit”?
Panama stands out as one of the best places globally for relocation. With its vibrant capital, Panama City, and an array of picturesque tropical beaches,
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Unveiling the Panamanian Real Estate Share Transfer Strategy
Many years ago, some ambitious gentlemen built a big Canal running through Panama, propelling this tiny landbridge onto the world stage with a unique and
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Will Elections in Panama Mean Changes to the Residency Laws?
When political tides get ready to shift, everybody wonders how it will affect them. The upcoming elections in Panama have prompted many questions about upcoming
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Asset Protection: What is the Best Asset-Holding Structure?
A couple of weeks ago we exchanged emails with a new client who owns a handful of real estate assets in Panama. He holds the
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Resident Agent: How to Fire Your Panama Lawyer
For many people, the role of the “resident agent” in Panama is a bit of a mystery. To some extent, it represents passive income for
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Panama Residency via Panama’s Foreign Professional Visa
One thing I love about some of the active Panama expat Facebook groups is how you can observe trends in the way people are thinking
![lifetime income from social security](https://theindependentlawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lifetime-Income-from-Social-Security_BLOG-300x300.jpg)
What to do if your Social Security Letter Doesn’t Say “Lifetime Benefit”?
Panama stands out as one of the best places globally for relocation. With its vibrant capital, Panama City, and an array of picturesque tropical beaches,
![Elections in Panama](https://theindependentlawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Elections-in-Panama-300x300.jpg)
Will Elections in Panama Mean Changes to the Residency Laws?
When political tides get ready to shift, everybody wonders how it will affect them. The upcoming elections in Panama have prompted many questions about upcoming
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The Panama-Italy Treaty Visa: Gateway to a Tropical Paradise
Per leggere una versione di questo articolo in italiano, clicca qui! If you are an Italian passport holder dreaming of a tropical paradise, then the
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Panama Residency for a Young Adult Dependent Son or Daughter Over 18 Years Old
Last week, I posted an article comparing the Friendly Nations Visa (the “FNV”) and the Retirement and Pensioner Visa (the “Pensionado Visa”). Both are fantastic
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Friendly Nations Visa vs. Pensionado Visa
The Friendly Nations Visa (the “FNV”) and the Retirement and Pensioner Visa (the “Pensionado Visa”) are two of the most popular paths to residency among
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Unveiling the Panamanian Real Estate Share Transfer Strategy
Many years ago, some ambitious gentlemen built a big Canal running through Panama, propelling this tiny landbridge onto the world stage with a unique and
![Asset Protection](https://theindependentlawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Asset-Protection-3-300x300.jpg)
Asset Protection: What is the Best Asset-Holding Structure?
A couple of weeks ago we exchanged emails with a new client who owns a handful of real estate assets in Panama. He holds the
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How Does a Real Estate Transaction in Panama Work?
The allure of Panama… with shiny Panama City set against the backdrop of a diverse landscape, a growing and dollar-based economy, and a strategic location right in
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Navigating a Capital Call with Finesse (while Maintaining Investor Confidence)
Interest rates and inflation are both on the rise worldwide. Market volatility has had an impact on the bottom line of many businesses, real
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Restructuring Assets in Panama Without Triggering Taxes
Investing in Panama is a lot of fun. It’s a dynamic market in an emerging economy, and the country is small enough to make you
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Taxes on a Real Estate Sale
Last week I published an article about How to Calculate Property Taxes on Residential Real Estate in Panama. This article is also about real estate
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Asset Protection: What is the Best Asset-Holding Structure?
A couple of weeks ago we exchanged emails with a new client who owns a handful of real estate assets in Panama. He holds the
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Resident Agent: How to Fire Your Panama Lawyer
For many people, the role of the “resident agent” in Panama is a bit of a mystery. To some extent, it represents passive income for
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Rock-Solid Asset Protection Strategies to Limit Liability
This week, we are working on an article about some of the different types of legal structures that business owners and investors use for asset
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Navigating a Capital Call with Finesse (while Maintaining Investor Confidence)
Interest rates and inflation are both on the rise worldwide. Market volatility has had an impact on the bottom line of many businesses, real
![Restructuring Assets in Panama without triggering taxes](https://theindependentlawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/30b.-Escision-min-1-1-300x300.png)
Restructuring Assets in Panama Without Triggering Taxes
Investing in Panama is a lot of fun. It’s a dynamic market in an emerging economy, and the country is small enough to make you
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Provisions to Include in your Partnership Agreement
A couple of weeks ago, I posted an article about the importance of “partnership agreements”, and why you and your business partner(s) absolutely need one.
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10 English-Speaking Church Services in Panama City
Relocating to a new city, embracing a different culture and navigating a foreign language can be both exciting and challenging. For many churchgoers from countries
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2 Painless Ways to Get Your Panama Driver’s License
More and more people in Panama City are opting not to buy a car. This makes sense for some of my clients, since Ubers and
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Finding Green Spaces in Panama City
Those of us who live in Panama City love our mini-vacations. Weekend or quick holidays get-aways are easy here, because we have some pretty decent
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The Numbers Don’t Add Up in San Felipe
Over the last couple of weeks, Casco Viejo has been trending in local news and on social media. The discussion is about the Electoral Register
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Grocery Shopping in Panama
Legalese is not just a legal blog. I really want to cover a broader range of subjects that my clients will find interesting. So, this
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Traveling Internationally with Your Kids
Traveling internationally with children requires a ton of planning, patience, and very careful packing. It can be overwhelming for parents, and exhausting if one parent