The Panama Qualified Investor visa has new rules. Executive Decree No. 17 of September 8, 2026 keeps the minimum real estate investment at B/.300,000 for new, first-sale properties and raises it to B/.500,000 for secondary-market properties, as part of an…
The Panama ITBI exemption for new homes is now law. Law 546 of August 31, 2026 exempts the first B/.120,000 of the taxable base from the 2% Real Estate Transfer Tax (ITBI) on the first sale of a new home,…
The Metropolitan Natural Park is expanding its conservation, environmental education, and nature tourism offerings with the addition of the Tropical Forest Refuge, a new complex featuring a plant nursery, a hydroponic greenhouse, and the “Alas del Bosque” Butterfly House. The…
Panama Relocation: 2026 Global Ranking Panama ranks among the most attractive destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean for people looking to relocate to another country, according to Rumavi’s Global Relocation Index 2026. The country ranks fourth in the region…
Albrook’s urban renewal plan is moving forward with an initial phase valued at approximately US$7 million, focused on transforming government-owned land located behind Albrook Station. The project includes the construction of new road infrastructure, the revitalization of public spaces, and…
The Isla Colón Airport expansion is moving forward as Panama’s Civil Aviation Authority announced that eight companies participated in the preliminary phase of the bidding process for the expansion of José Ezequiel Hall International Airport on Isla Colón, Bocas del…
Panama continues to attract the attention of international investors. The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren), an organization that represents leading Japanese corporations, has expressed interest in participating in the financing and development of some of the country’s most important infrastructure megaprojects.…
The Panama Canal is projected to close fiscal year 2026 with revenues exceeding US$5.2 billion, surpassing initial estimates due to the increase in vessel transits recorded in recent months. The growth was driven by the restructuring of international maritime routes…
The Fourth Bridge over the Panama Canal project has reached 37% completion in its construction phase, according to technical monitoring as of June 2026. The project represents an estimated investment of approximately B billion and is part of a strategic…
Puerto Barú continues to advance as one of the most significant logistics projects in western Panama. In June 2026, it was reported that the initiative had secured more than 20 letters of intent from companies interested in establishing operations related…
