ABOUT
PANAMA
Ideal
destination for retirement & real estate investment, Panama
is rapidly becoming one of the favorite places for retirement.
Panama is considered one of the best places to live outside the
United States. Throughout its history Panama experienced different
waves of immigration that helped it become a culturally and racially
diverse country. There are a lot of foreigners living in Panama,
doing it in a peaceful and tolerant environment. Although Spanish
is the official language English is widely spoken.
Retired persons in Panama who apply for a visa have the right
to bring all their personal belongings (including one car) free
of tax every two years. Also their real estate living property
is free of tax.
If
you wish to invest in real estate Panama offers different kind
of properties. You can choose from a house or apartment in Panama
city or beach front, a house on the islands, mountains or countryside
at competitive prices. All of that with first world roadways and
short distances within properties. Despite heavy rainfall, Panama
is usually free form severe storms or hurricanes.
Its political
and economic stability (based on US Dollar), relatively low cost
of living, friendly nature of its people combined with one of
the lowest criminal rates in the region makes of Panama a sure
bet to enjoy a pleasant retirement.
Foreign Investment in Panama
Since its
economy has historically been oriented towards domestic an foreign
trade services, Panama enjoys a favorable environment for business
and foreign investment. Due to the fact that Panamanian Law treats
foreign citizens and locals as equals there are no restrictions
on foreign investment. Panama offers unique elements for foreign
investment. It has one of the most dynamic logistic centers of
the region comprised of the Colon Free Trade Zone (one of the
world's major free trade centers for the redistribution of manufactured
goods from Asia, Europe and North America to Latin America), the
Panama Canal, Tocumen Airport's Hub of the Americas, Panama Canal
Railway, and First Class Ports on both oceans. All of that at
a strategic geographical position combined with a favorable tax
treatment (Panamanian Law does not consider as taxable income
revenues originating from transactions which take place outside
Panamanian territory, even when they are managed from within Panama),
flexible incorporation legislation and the world's largest merchant
marine. Panama also offers an international banking center which
operates freely in all currencies and creates a financial environment
that encourages the free movement of funds. It has more that 70
international banks in operation and assets totaling more that
3.7 billion US Dollars. There are no restrictions on converting
currencies or transferring funds.
Tourist Destination
Panama is
a country where expectations are usually surpassed and where visitors
can enjoy the many tourist attractions it has to offer. It is
an ideal destination for a wide variety of tourist activities
such as shopping, eco tourism, fishing (Tropic Star Lodge Resort
is known as one of the best fishing resorts in the world) scuba
diving, beach resorts, casinos. We have first class hotels, a
wide variety of restaurants, a vibrant night life and sporting
events.
If you want
to go shopping you can buy everything from electronics, cameras,
perfumes & cosmetics, jewelry, high quality clothing, apparel,
art, handicraft, footwear, at competitive prices.
Panama has
a friendly weather all year round. The average temperature during
the day is 27ºC(80ºF), which does not vary significantly
between seasons. We have two seasons, the dry season which runs
form December thru April, and the rainy season which runs from
May thru November.
Call
Free USA & Canada: 1- 877-2910410
Panama
Legal Bureau
Phone: ++ (507) 213.2768 -
Fax: ++ (507) 213.2767
Email:
info@panamalegalbureau.com