Cost: from 3950 EUR

Consultation

Register a Company in Panama

Author: Alexandra Erlanger Updated: 23 November 2025

Are you considering opening a company in Panama? We are delighted to offer you the most competitive rates, with no intermediaries involved. Our company, Offshore Pro Group, has its own office in Panama. We are ready to receive our customers and assist them in starting companies and opening bank accounts in Panama.

Panama

Why Consider Panama for Company Registration?

Panama offers many of the advantages traditionally associated with offshore jurisdictions, despite the fact it has gained greater international recognition and acceptance. It’s a solid option for entrepreneurs seeking legal, low-tax international structures.
Here are some key benefits:

  • Internationally Recognized Financial Hub
    Panama hosts a range of reputable banks and is known for serving global entrepreneurs.
  • No Local Operations Required
    Ideal for remote businesses — no need to maintain a physical office or staff in Panama.
  • Fast Company Formation
    Companies can typically be registered within 1–2 weeks, depending on document requirements.
  • Affordable Setup and Maintenance
    Competitive government fees and manageable annual renewal costs.
  • Low Tax Burden
    Territorial tax system — income earned outside Panama is generally not taxed.
  • Flexible Business Uses
    Popular for holding companies, consulting, e-commerce, IP management, and investment vehicles.
  • Favorable Banking Options
    Possibility to open local and international bank accounts with strong privacy and multi-currency support.
  • Improved Global Reputation
    No longer blacklisted by most European countries; Panama structures are widely accepted with proper compliance.
  • Straightforward Compliance
    Minimal local reporting if you don’t operate inside Panama or have Panamanian-source income.

How Long Does Registration Take?

Some companies may promise one day, but, we’re all about transparency and honesty upfront. Realistically, it takes approximately two weeks. This is due to the fact that you need to get documents notarized, apostilled, translated etc. It may be done earlier, but there are no guarantees.

However, if you choose to accept our support, we make this process seamless, with minimal stress your end. Why choose us for company formation in Panama?

  • Local presence in Panama means faster service and no unnecessary middlemen.
  • Transparent expectations — no unrealistic promises, just solid execution.
  • End-to-end support, including assistance with Panama bank account openings.
  • Expert network of verified professionals to reduce delays.

Incorporating in Panama is not the fastest way to register a company. Panama has been removed from the list of offshore jurisdictions in many European countries, yet many of the offshore benefits of Panama are still found.

For all those who are planning to register a company in Panama, as well as to open a bank account in Panama, it is necessary to know how the financial center of Panama works. We can explain, in detail, in a complimentary consultation tailored to your needs. In many ways, Panama is a great financial center offering many benefits, due to its favorable policies for companies, location, and laws, making it still a popular choice for many companies and entrepreneurs looking for banking options. Nonetheless, due to changes in whitelists and blacklists, and an ever changing world, it is always worth consulting an expert to assess if it is the best option for you.

We can, of course, advise you on other options that best fit your needs. You can also read more about establishing a corporation in Panama with full apostille

Regarding consultations, you have two options. You can have a complimentary, fifteen-minute consultation regarding company formation, ideal if you want to get started or learn about our service, or a one-hour consultation for 300 Euros, currently, normally 500, with an expert, if you want to dive deeper.

18 1

Please find our Panama rates:

Basic set of documents for company registration: S.A./INC/CORP
Certificate of Incorporation

English translation of the Certificate of Incorporation

Certificate of Good Standing

Minutes on the issuance of shares

Certificate of Shares

Obligation of keeping accounting records

Shareholder register

Certificate of Incumbency

Resignation

Payment of state registration fee

Registered agent services in Panama

Registered office (registered address) in Panama

1 set of original corporate documents

Courier delivery worldwide
2,915 USD
Apostilled set of copies of the corporate documents: S.A./INC/COR
All the documents specified in the basic set +
1 set of notarized and apostilled copies of the documents, their translation from Spanish into English included
3,515 USD
Apostilled set of copies of the corporate documents +: S.A. /INC/CORP with 3 professional directors
and 1 professional shareholder
All the documents specified in the basic set + additionally:
1 set of notarized and apostilled copies of the documents, their translation
from Spanish into English included
Professional directors of the Panamanian company (3 natural persons per year) including uncertified copies of their IDs and utility bills
Professional shareholder of the Panamanian company (natural person per year) including uncertified copies of their IDs and utility bills
Letter of Attorney, notarized and apostilled
6,770 USD
Annual company extension
State fee

Registered agent services

Registered office (registered address)

Annual payments for the professional officers,

3 professional directors and 1 professional shareholder
$9,545
Private Interest Foundation
Basic foundation registration set +
Notarized Foundation Rules in Spanish
State registration confirmed with the stamp
Registration fee
Preparation of the first Minutes
Professional founder
Certificate of Good Standing
Foundation Rules
Courier delivery worldwide
from 3,080 USD
Apostille set of registration documents
for the Private Interest Foundation
Basic set +
Professional foundation board members (3 Panamanian natural persons/year)
Letter of Attorney, notarized and apostilled
Apostilled Foundation Rules + certificates + translations (3 apostilles)
4,980 USD
Annual extension of Private Interest Foundation
State fee

Registered agent services

Registered office (registered address)

Professional Foundation board members (3 Panamanian natural persons)
8,645 USD
Extra services in Panama
(for both Panamanian and foreign companies)
Courier delivery worldwide200 USD
Notarization, per document (up to 5 pages)255 USD
Apostille, per document (international certification)270 USD
Rubber seal180 USD
Panamanian professional director for any foreign or classic offshore company (natural person),
for 1 professional director
including copies of ID and utility bills
1,350 USD
Letter of Attorney, certified (our standard text in English or Spanish, or the text provided by the customer in any language)200 USD
Letter of Attorney, notarized400 USD
Letter of Attorney, notarized and apostilled600 USD
Declaration of Trust, certified240 USD
Declaration of Trust, notarized420 USD
Declaration of Trust, notarized and apostilled480 USD
Signature of professional officer, 1st document150 USD
Signature of professional officer, 2nd document and the following ones in the same request225 USD
Notarized copies of the set of documents (Complete set. Please specify the documents to be included)450 USD
Notarized copy of any separate document225 USD
Additional payment for
apostille on certified documents
270 USD
Copies of the set of documents certified by our Panama office (Complete set. Please specify the documents to be included)600 USD
Copy of any separate document certified
by the registered agent
225 USD
Certificate of Good Standing certified by the registered agent (good for opening account with the Caribbean banks)300 USD
Apostilled Certificate of Good Standing450 USD
Certificate of Incumbency
issued by the registered agent
270 USD
Certificate of Incumbency
issued by the registered agent and notarized
360 USD
Virtual office3,000 USD a year
Registered address5,000 USD a year


Need a consultation?