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How can I obtain a Panamanian passport?
The mechanism that is issued the most is applying for an independent retiree visa, through which you receive a Permanent Resident Permit and also a passport (you aren’t a citizen, which means that your actual citizenship will appear in the Nati… Read more
How can I obtain residence in a tax shelter?
Citizens from friendly countries can make use of the permanent residence permit in Panama, provided for in the Executive Decree n. 343 of 16 May 2012.
Why is residence in Panama advantageous?
The following countries are considered friendly for … Read more
Residence by investment in Spain, Golden Visa
The Golden Visa is a type of visa created by the Spanish Government with the idea to support foreign property investment, and therefore, people who receive this figure will enjoy a series of advantages, like the entrance and residency in Spain throug… Read more
Carrying Several Passports, is it only for the 007?
Carrying several passports it’s no longer merely for international agents of the 007 variety. In today´s world, more and more ordinary people have taken to carrying several passports for reasons varying from convenience, finances, and wor… Read more
What is a Schengen visa?
Schengen visa's have been extensively described and defined. Every year more than 10 million people, from all over the world, apply to receive this document which guarantees free passage through the Schengen area which up to date consist on 25 Eu… Read more
Schengen Visa will have several changes starting in February 2020
The requirements for applying for Schengen visas will undergo some changes, starting in February 2020. The idea of these modifications is to facilitate procedures for those who travel to Europe frequently, as well as to reward the countries that re… Read more
What is a Certified Public Accountant in Panama?
The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) has gained more importance in the management of private entities in Panama following the enforcement of Law 280 on December 30, 2021. This law expanded the range of functions for accountants and incorporated the … Read more
What is a resident agent in Panama?
According to Panamanian law, it is mandatory for every company to have a resident agent.
The resident agent in Panama is responsible for informing the offshore company about its annual obligations. Additionally, they are authorized to pay the annu… Read more
Which banks make KTT wire transfers?
Wire transfers, or KTT transfers, are a secure way to transfer large amounts of money internationally
There is no exclusive list of banks that do KTT (Knowledge Transfer). KTT is a term used by the academic community to refer to the transfer of kn… Read more
Class Action Lawsuit Against PayPal for Blocked Accounts
The lawsuit, originating in California and Illinois, sees a number of users charging the company with the arbitrary freezing of their assets. The law firm Caporaso & Partners, having represented numerous clients affected by PayPal's heavy-han… Read more
Implementation of a Plan B with offshore entities
In an increasingly globalized and uncertain world, companies and individuals are exploring various options for structuring their operations and protecting their assets through offshore entities. One strategy is establishing offshore entities, such as… Read more
How to protect your savings in times of crisis
In a period of economic and financial uncertainty like the current one, protecting our savings has become a priority for many. There are several strategies that can help protect your assets and make them grow over time.
Before making important dec… Read more
What is a community of property?
Community of property is a form of shared ownership in which several individuals share ownership of an asset or right
Community of property is a common legal form in the field of housing, but it can also occur in other property. Although community… Read more
Crisis and Agenda 2030, how to defend yourself
The world is moving towards a dangerous trend, aggravated by the crisis and Agenda 2030. Property ownership seems to be disappearing and cryptocurrencies and alternative investments are your only defense.
Governments and power groups want to elimi… Read more
How to get a refund if a company fails to comply?
Is it easy to obtain a refund if a company does not comply? Hardly ever, you must prepare your claim
Several companies offer consumers a "satisfied or money back" guarantee when they sell a product or service, but in other cases, how can… Read more
Advantages and risks of offshore companies in 2023
What are the advantages and risks of offshore companies in 2023 and in the face of inflation and the coming crisis?
Offshore companies continue to be widely used legal structures, but what are the advantages and risks of offshore companies in 2023… Read more
Reasons to relocate in Panama
Being the safest country in Latin America, with a stable government and a tiny population, are three main reasons to relocate in Panama. Because of the Canal and the tax jurisdiction, there is a global interest in maintaining a secure investment clim… Read more
Is it a crime to hide the origin of cryptocurrencies?
Many question whether it is a crime to hide the origin of cryptocurrencies, since these were developed as decentralized currencies
The answer depends, since concealing the origin of cryptocurrencies if they are the proceeds of a crime is punishabl… Read more
How to obtain a tourist visa for Cuba
Cuba is one of the main tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Before the pandemic, the island received more than four million visitors annually. The country's attractions include spectacular beaches, heritage cities and hospitable people.
Som… Read more
New provisions for Panamanian companies
The Board of Directors of the Superintendency of Panama approved Agreement JD-02-2022, which introduced new mandatory compliance provisions for owners of Panamanian corporations, foundations and bank accounts, as well as for lawyers and public accoun… Read more
Antarctic token Airdrop sparks great interest in crypto world
The Antarctic token (AAL) will be priced at 0.1 USDT; however, during the airdrop and later in the pre-sale and the two sale stages, investors will be able to purchase it at preferential prices.
The Antarctic token is powered by the Antarctic Land… Read more
The world's best passports in 2022
The Caporaso & Partners Index of the world's best passports in 2022 has once again ranked the Japanese passport as number 1. The Japanese passport grants freedom of travel to 193 nations.
Two other Asian passports complete the podium: thos… Read more
Antarctic legal framework
The decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies has always been one of their great advantages. However, the governments of several countries have attempted to create a legal framework that allows them to control an ever-growing market.
There are supp… Read more
Inheritance taxes: how to plan your estate
In a context where taxes on inheritance and donations have noticeably increased in various nations, confronting the situation is inevitable.
We always recommend resorting to Private Interest Foundations of Panama in these scenarios. These structur… Read more
Without Russian gas, how will you keep going?
Winter is drawing near and without Russian gas, things could get ugly. And with this, worries will be increasing over how the so-called “Old World” will be able to ensure heating without gas from its main historical provider. In 2021, Rus… Read more
How to retrieve a birth certificate from Italy?
However, it can be difficult to retrieve Italian birth certificates in order to obtain the Citizenship-by-Ancestry. There is a lot of scattered information, especially if it is old. Older records are not digitized. This means that you would need to i… Read more
What is the best way to move abroad?
A successful plan for moving abroad has to meet all your objectives. Keep in mind that a bad moving strategy could lead you to make mistakes. This could have serious negative consequences. This could lose you both money and your time. By following th… Read more
How to enter into a marriage with separation of property in Cuba?
The new Family Code, which will be submitted to a popular referendum in the second half of 2022, contemplates several changes regarding this issue and the separation of property in Cuba.
The new Code recognizes three marriage regimes in Cuba: comm… Read more
FSA of St. Vincent and the Grenadines warns on trading
The FSA of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has issued an advisory warning against entering into relationships with persons or representatives of business entities offering trading, foreign exchange trading and/or brokerage or binary options. Prior to … Read more
Panama approved law to regulate cryptocurrencies
Once the law to regulate cryptocurrencies is signed by the president, Laurentino Cortizo, and appears in the Official Gazette, both citizens and organizations may agree on different types of crypto assets as payment methods to carry out any operation… Read more
How a Business Lawyer Helps Keep Your Company Safe
There are so many things that you need to worry about that micromanaging doesn’t really work. Here is where having a business lawyer on retainer comes in. A business lawyer will help keep your company safe and give you the right guidance to mak… Read more
5 Tips to Get a Job in Panama
Of course, making it happen with only Tips to Get a Job in Panama isn’t always easy. Here’s a helpful tip: use the internet. Finding a job in a new country is challenging even for experienced job seekers and breaking into any industry wil… Read more
What is the Mir payment system that Russia intends to use to evade sanctions?
Russia is developing the Mir payment system to evade sanctions. Many see it as a new opportunity
The Mir payment system has taken off in Russia since Visa and MasterCard, which are issued by foreign banks, stopped working. The companies joined the… Read more
Colombian natives battle with Coca Cola over the use of the name in their beverages
Coca Cola demands that a native Colombian entrepreneur stop using the word “coca” in a beverage. How will this argument finish?
The Coca Cola company continued its prolonged demand against the Colombian entrepreneur Fabiola Piña… Read more
3 reasons why Colombia is one of the best countries for retirees
Colombia is considered one of the best destinations for retirees in 2022. What advantages does this country offer retirees? We’ll tell you here.
Colombia has returned to being located as being one of the best countries for retirees in 2022. … Read more
Everything you need to know about visas for retirees in Panama
The visa program for retiring in Panama allows you to obtain resident status and is one of the fastest, most complete and secure in the world. Any person with a minimum monthly pension of 1,000 American dollars can apply. The members of the program r… Read more
TMPR, an innovative international public registry for trademarks, has been launched
The launch of TMPR, an innovative international public registry for trademarks on the blockchain, opens new possibilities for users to convert their trademarks into non-fungible tokens (NFT) and, therefore, obtain a greater national and international… Read more
TMPR, a public registry that tokenizes trademarks into NFT
The Trademark Public Registry (TMPR) is an online platform where, through smart contracts, you can register a trademark at an international level and tokenize it as a non-fungible token (NFT).
The Trademark Public Registry (TMPR) doesn’t sub… Read more
How to obtain Panamanian citizenship
You can obtain Panamanian citizenship in three different ways, as established in article 10 of the Constitution
The simplest way to obtain Panamanian citizenship, for those who aren’t Panamanian by birth, is through naturalization. This appl… Read more
Residence in Panama for Canadians as a solution to the crisis
The crisis in Canada has caused many to pull their money from the banks and seek the residence in Panama for Canadians.
The heavy crisis unleashed in Canada has made many retired people in that country search for fast alternatives for protecting t… Read more
Panama, the best destination for retirees in 2022
The specialized magazine, International Living, has crowned Panama as the best destination in the world for retirees in 2022. The specialized magazine presented its ranking of the best destinations for retirees in 2022. Six Latin American countries a… Read more
What is the difference between financial shelters and tax shelters?
Financial shelters and tax shelters have been accused of supposedly aiding tax evasion. Is it true?
Are financial shelters and tax shelters two sides of the same coin? The so-called “tax shelters” have undergone an enormous campaign to… Read more
What are the changes made in the bookkeeping registers of Panamanian offshore companies?
The modifications affect both the ultimate beneficiaries of the companies, and the administrators and resident agents. This Law was emanated in compliance with the norms of the OECD and other international organisms. It’s implementation has cre… Read more
3 advantages of investing in real estate in Panama
What are the advantages of investing in real estate in Panama? Investing in real estate in Panama is one of the best decisions, thinking of short, medium and long terms. This is a market in constant growth, from which you can get many advantages. We… Read more
5 Reasons for investing in real estate in Panama
Economic growth and political stability
The Covid-19 crisis has struck the Latin American economy very heavily. In 2020, Panama had a deep slump. However, in 2021, the GDP of the Isthmus grew by 10%. The authorities hope to improve the GDP by 5%, … Read more
3 things to know before investing in real estate in Panama
There are at least 3 things you must know before investing in real estate in Panama. Investing in real estate can become a good business for you or, perhaps, a complete fiasco. As with any investment, you will need to investigate and be well ad… Read more
How to begin a real estate business in Panama
How do I begin a real estate business in Panama? Real estate businesses in Panama have grown exponentially during the last decade. The country’s constant economic growth, its political stability, its position as a commercial and transportation … Read more
Residence in Panama to pay less taxes
A formula that permits paying less taxes is the unmissable opportunity of acquiring the residence in Panama, with a 300,000 dollar real estate investment. You have the possibility of obtaining a permanent residence that you won’t lose, even if … Read more
How to obtain residence in Colombia as a retiree
Residence in Colombia as a retiree is an expedited way to legally live in this South American country. Five years later, the beneficiary can obtain residence as a retiree there. What requirements are necessary to obtain a retiree’s life in Colo… Read more
How life is in Panama
To understand how life is in Panama, you need to understand the country’s contradictions. The first important distinction to make on how life is in Panama regards life in the Capital versus that which regards, instead, the rest of the country. … Read more
Which are the best passports in the world for 2022?
These are the best passports in the world for 2022, because they allow entry into the greatest number of countries without applying for a visa.
If you are interested in obtaining a second citizenship consult us; we can offer you various programs, … Read more
Easy Panama
In Panama, it’s easy to obtain a permanent residence if you are on the list of friend countries or as a retiree or an investor; it’s easy to incorporate a company and manage it; it’s easy to obtain residence as a retiree.
There a… Read more
How to obtain residence in El Salvador
Right now, many investors are seeking to obtain residence in El Salvador, even though it is one of the poorest countries in Latin America. The prospects of economic growth are extremely positive for the small nation. Since President Nayib Bukele anno… Read more
The importance of protecting your assets in times of crisis
The assets that are included in wealth protection can be personal property or real estate. The term “wealth” refers to all those assets that belong to a person or company.
On the altars of thoroughness, the definition of real estate ap… Read more
The 5 mistakes to be avoided when registering your brand
The registration of your brand is a very important process. Without this legal step, you will be unprotected and anyone could use your name or steal your online dominion. Many attempt to complete all the registration steps for themselves, while it… Read more
007emails, the most secure way to send messages that self-destruct, on internet
Self-destructing messages are real, not just a fantasy creation of cinematography. Internet privacy appears to be increasingly unattainable. The sensation that every action we make on the web is being spied on – by governments, private governme… Read more
Panama’s offshore companies are looking for accounting software
Offshore businesses registered in Panama are looking for the best accounting software in view of Law 624’s going into force. They are going through the fast and inexpensive alternatives for creating accounting records, available on the market. … Read more
CPA Data Panama, the best software for keeping offshore company accounting
CPA Data Panama is currently the best software for keeping offshore company accounting. Its use has increased noticeably since Panama approved the project for Law 624, 2021. This program is easy to install and simple to use on a computer. It offers v… Read more
The benefits and advantages of the foreign trust company
Not in vain, it’s to emphasize how the foreign trust company represents, in addition, an inescapable resource, both for protecting your patrimony as well as implementing privacy and confidentiality.
Therefore, in terms of opportunity and con… Read more
How to obtain residence in Paraguay
Paraguay is a politically stable country, has a sustained economic growth, and has been able to manage the Covid-19 pandemic well. Its rich culture, agreeable climate, security of its citizens and tax advantages have transformed it into one of the mo… Read more
What is the future of offshore banks? Cryptocurrencies vs. money
The future of offshore banks and the entire banking business, in general, is facing enormous challenges. For two decades, the banks were able to adopt the new technologies and modernize their operational system; however, this didn’t transform t… Read more
The world’s 10 best passports in 2021
We have gotten the world’s 10 best passports in 2021 from the Henley & Partners’ investigation. Which is the world’s best passports 2021? For the specialized firm, Henley & Partners, the strongest document this is Japan… Read more
The importance of press releases in digital marketing
Why are press releases so important in creating a successful corporate image? Folklore is always a source of great and absolute learning. Not for nothing, remember: “To each his own labor”. In fact, there’s no logic in entrusting br… Read more
Online businesses that make money without investing a lot
Actually, the most difficult part of setting up online businesses that make money without investing a lot, and having success is to find a niche where you can be positioned with your products or services.
One of the most common errors made by busi… Read more
Fiscal residence in Panama, what are the requirements?
The fiscal residence of natural and legal persons is a subject that arouses a lot of interest. This country is one of the most renowned international financial centers in the world.
Therefore, it’s common that people generate income outside … Read more
Consult experts on how to open offshore bank accounts
This way, they protect their assets better and increase the privacy of their business. Offshore banks are becoming more selective with the customers they accept. Therefore, these days, seeking the advice of experts in these subjects is essential to f… Read more
What is the custody of bearer shares in companies?
Law 47 began to be applied on that date. Said law established that all owners of this type of shares were obligated to designate an authorized custodian or else replace the shares with a nominative type.
A local lawyer, brokerage firm, bank or sto… Read more
Tax nomads, working while travelling around the world
These days, there are many people who would like to live as digital nomads.
There are many reasons in favor of this choice.
For example, having the flexibility of working from any place, the capacity for becoming independent and exploring the w… Read more
What are the Pandora Papers hiding?
The pandora Papers are generating many doubts about their credibility. Why hasn’t access to the 12 million stolen files been given?
The Pandora Papers are supposedly composed of 12 million archives, between documents, images, emails an… Read more
How to buy with a virtual credit or debit card in a store
You can buy with a virtual card in stores using wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and other wallets. It can also be used like plastic cards in shops, grocery stores, casinos, hotels, etc. like a normal card. This works only if the estab… Read more
How to buy a virtual Amazon gift card
In this article, you’ll discover how to buy a virtual Amazon gift card and why it’s better to make your purchases with this system
If you have reached this page it’s because you’ve had difficulties buying on Amazon with you… Read more
How to open a bank account in Switzerland
In the international context, the Swiss banking system is a global leader and Switzerland is one of the most competitive financial centers in the world. Unfortunately, Swiss banks don’t open accounts for European residents, but they are open to… Read more
How to reach financial freedom and retire at an early age
Grant Sabatier, one of the most recognized faces of the FIRE movement, which advocates reaching financial independence and retiring at an early age, explains, through four questions, how to be able to retire at 30 and live leisurely off of private in… Read more
How to buy a virtual Visa credit card with cryptocurrencies
If you’re wondering How to buy a virtual Visa credit card also with cryptocurrencies, we’ll describe in this article how easy it is.
Buying a virtual Visa credit card with cryptocurrencies is simple, and the virtual Visa credit cards o… Read more
How to fool your mobile phone’s GPS
Learn How to fool your mobile phone’s GPS and freely use the apps or games that block you because they don’t like where you are
If you’re wondering how to fool your mobile phone’s GPS, it’s because some game or app wo… Read more
The 10 countries that use offshore companies the most
The investigation of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) drew up a list of the 10 countries that use offshore companies the most
In the investigation known internationally as the Pandora Papers, the ICIJ created a list… Read more
These are the three Latin American Presidents implicated in the Pandora Papers
This time they accessed 11.9 million confidential documents, from 14 law firms. In the so-called “Pandora Papers” they discovered that at least 92 politicians and very powerful people from Latin America used the offshore companies to conc… Read more
What is KYC and for what is it used?
KYC is really a se of procedures that natural and juridical people use to obtain and confirm given data and information about their older and new customers.
The KYC procedures have become a legal obligation , in the immense majority of businesses,… Read more
Integrated finances could mark the end of banks
The integrated finances could soon lead to the end of traditional banks. This is the integration of financial services in products and negotiation processing by non-banking entities. The fastest growing European integrated finances business is the Ge… Read more
How to save cash in an anonymous safe deposit
Why keep a cash reserve in an anonymous safe deposit? Because bank accounts can be attacked by the Tax Agency or by creditors, partners or spouses Your cash income can diminish drastically due to the forced closure of your business or the missed rent… Read more
Transfer your residence and acquire dual citizenship when you’re in a hurry
But when you don’t have many alternatives, these are the only viable solutions.
It could happen that because of a ”tax” emergency you find yourself forced to analyze, in a short period of time, the hypothesis of leaving the count… Read more
What is the Flag Theory? International diversification project
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What is the Flag theory?
The 3 flags of the Flag Theory
Advantages of the flags theory
1)Obtain a second passport
2) Establish your company abroad
3) Obtain your residence in a tax haven
4) Offshore bank accou… Read more
Registering an LLC in the US; is an LLC in Delaware a good solution?
Many decide to set up a company in the United States, an LLC in Delaware, because they are convinced that it is prestigious. I’m not convinced. It can also be for offering better service for your American customers, or to make better use of the… Read more
How to open a corporate bank account in the United States
The American banks usually demand the customer’s physical presence, as well as a series of documents before agreeing to open an account. Nonetheless, options have appeared so you can open a corporate bank account in the United States from the c… Read more
Perú has been included in Panama’s friendly countries immigration program
The Panamanian government has included Perú in its friendly countries immigration program which allows obtaining residence on the isthmus.
With the new changes implemented beginning 5 August 2021, Perú has been added to the friendly … Read more
Anonymous companies in Panama: Are they advantageous only for the wealthy?
In its day, the Anonymous Company of Panama was a legal tool used mainly by businesses with transnational interests. Or else, they were used by individuals with the intention of protecting their assets.
However, we have seen another user pro… Read more
Open Banking is the future of banks
Sharing information on open banking allows apps for mobile devices or messaging systems, like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Telegram to communicate with the bank’s app and every type of operations can be carried out.
The pandemic ha… Read more
Residence in Dubai vs. Panama, which is better?
The Arab Emirates have become a very attractive destination for Latin Americans and so has residence in Dubai.
Residence in Dubai vs. Residence in Panama, which is better? Here we’ll see the pros and cons of these two countries.
Residence… Read more
Who is Panama’s best Lawyer? Choose your lawyer in Panama
It’s difficult to establish which of Panama’s lawyers is the best; the country has more than 22,000 professionals authorized to practice law. Who is Panama’s best lawyer, you might ask. Before answering this question, it’s bes… Read more
Virtual office in Panama
Personalized options for Virtual Office in Panama that allows you to have a presence, like in a real office built to your measure
With a virtual office in Panama, you have the possibility of having the address of a physical office in a prestigious… Read more
LocalBitcoins scams has 187,000 searches on Google
If you search for “LocalBitcoins scams” on the web, you will see that there are various accusations by scammed users and others who have been victims of unjustified KYC
There are 187,000 search results for “LocalBitcoins sc… Read more
Banks of Panama Supervisory Authority updates “Know Your Customer” policy
The “Know Your Customer” (KYC) process consists in sharing a series of information on its accountholders. The “Know Your Customer” process provides that each customer of a bank authorized to operate in the country periodically… Read more
Changes in the ranking of the best passports of 2021
According to the Henley Best Passport Index, the best passport of 2021 for traveling around the world continues to be Japan’s, since it allows Visa-free entrance to 193 countries. However, when evaluating travel restrictions, entrance is … Read more
Everything you need to know about Non-Fungible Tokens NFT
They function as a certificate of authenticity and ownership of these objects. These days, NFT give rise to so much interest that a number have been sold for millions of dollars. The phenomenon of these exorbitant prices has created doubts on w… Read more
How to open an online travel agency
The tourism industry is the third largest in the world and opening an online travel agency could be a good business. The pandemic has slowed down its growth, but after a year of reduced traveling, and in the context of greater control over the Covid-… Read more
More taxes, but they are spending 137,000 USD per minute in nuclear weapons
The most powerful countries in the world say they don’t have enough money to tackle the increase in spending created by the Covid-19 pandemic and are asking for more taxes. Neither does the annual budget manage to cover the “state of well… Read more
How to open a bank account abroad without making mistakes
The strategy of having a bank account abroad, or even more than one, can be very helpful from the operational point of view and also for legal and economic security.
Normally, people prefer choosing a bank located in a tax haven. The reason is tha… Read more
Google will be judged in Mexico and establish international jurisprudence
Furthermore, the fact for which Google will be judged in Mexico sets a precedent for how these multinationals can be judged in another country. Generally, courts dismissed complaints presented by multinationals, declaring that they declaring they did… Read more
Panama’s seven best places for seniors to live in
I’m presenting a brief description of Panama’s seven best places for seniors to live in, because I have received continuous requests from seniors who are thinking of moving to Panama.
After an entire life dedicated to work and to … Read more
Migration lawyers in Panama
Panama’s migration lawyers usually advise, when applicable, the Friendly Countries Visa program, Hurry Up only 3 months are left. This program will no longer offers immediate permanent residence in Panama; whereas digital nomads will be a… Read more
Panama offers 18-month visas for digital nomads
Executive Decree 198 of 7 May, of Panama offers digital nomads an 18-month visa, which allows an initial stay of nine months. The visa can then be extended for an additional nine months.
The Short-Term Visa is only for tourists who work remotely f… Read more
Drastic changes in the permanent residence in Panama policy
This comes from a change in the Visa for Friendly Nations program, in force since 2012. The Government of Laurentino Cortizo established, through an Executive Decree, that, starting in August, that those who apply for this program will receive tempor… Read more
Three things you should know about SEO when you hire a content writer
Usually, a professional content writer oversees thinking up SEO strategies and controlling their use on each platform. However, these days you, as a content writer need to have the most in-depth notions possible about SEO. This way, your content will… Read more
Why you should invest in the Isla Margarita in Venezuela, a safe refuge
Talking about investing in Venezuela is frightening, but business always has its risks; besides, Isla Margarita is a secure zone.
Have you ever heard of the Isla Margarita? It’s the one that makes you think that “Investing in Venezuela… Read more
The tax nomads, a tendency driven by need
The Covid-19 health crisis has also obligated businesses to accelerate their investments in technology. Plus, many small businesses and trades have closed shop and their employees have been without work.
Many of the unemployed have launched themse… Read more
Fiduciary Company for increasing the productivity of your investments
In the following article we’ll see the advantages that a full-fledged fiduciary company, or a company that acts as a fiduciary, can give you. In any case, we’ll simply call them, in favor of brevity, fiduciary company.
In Italy, intere… Read more
Is Holland a tax haven?
We’ve read it above all in political statements reported in the media. These statements have found the support of many economists and economy columnists. It’s a problem that emerges every time the member States of the EU can’t come … Read more
Do tax havens have a future? Reordering tax havens
In an era where more transparency is demanded in the public and economic life of a country, what will the future of these jurisdictions be?
According to various ranking of tax havens, the first three place are for highly developed nations or terri… Read more
Caporaso & Partners, Law Office, Legal Services in Panama
His Law Office Caporaso & Partners offers legal assistance on:
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Foreign Residences and Citizenships
Foreign Citizenships
Constitution of an offshore company in Panama
Opening bank accounts in Foreign Banks
Neg… Read more
The bank compliance procedure for opening an offshore bank account
If you are interested in opening an offshore bank account, or else in acquiring or registering an activity overseas and adequately diversify your personal or company patrimony, pay attention to the information below.
At the time of asking an offsh… Read more
SEO Content and backlinks to make your website take off
If you don’t have time for creating SEO content and backlinks for positioning your webpage in the search engines, we can help you with SEO experts with extensive experience in the sector. Plus, since we buy SEO services wholesale, we can offer … Read more
What is the cost of living in Panama?
Panama is considered a paradise for retirees and businessmen. Retirees receive many facilitations and businessmen can count on a first world business ambience, with zero taxes on foreign income. However, what is the cost of living in Panama?
Panam… Read more
What is Memo 618? The secret of Memo 618 revealed
Memo 618is none other than a metaphor on how governments manipulate justice, favor the powerful and foment corruption. Money from taxes are applied to corruption, justice is manipulated, and the dirty secrets of politics are shelved.
All of us, at… Read more
Panama is a pensioners’ paradise
Latin America and the Caribbean are part of a region that is becoming older and older and Panama is a pensioners’ paradise. How to obtain a Pensioners Visa.
The Isthmian country offers a Pensioners Visa that offers many advantages, so that t… Read more
Is Luxembourg a tax haven?
The mass media have boasted about it, but is Luxembourg being a tax haven that encourages tax evasion in other European countries a sure thing? What, and how much, is hidden by the attractive tax legislature of the Grand Duchy? The French periodical … Read more
Lawyer, the best resource for preventing problems and reducing risks
Therefore, receiving correct legal advice, at a certain point in time, can be decisive in preventing or resolving problems. This is probably the most studied and practiced profession in the world; so, there is an abundance of lawyers, although findin… Read more
How to recover your online reputation or how to create one
Recovering an online reputation that has been lost isn’t easy, but it is possible. What is an online reputation? This is the group of elements that, joined together, represent a person’s or business’ prestige on the Internet. Buildi… Read more
A mobile App can change the course of your business
Having a mobile App for your business will allow you to be within reach of your customers 24/7, where they can specifically request what your shop can offer them as consumers. This is an inexpensive investment and gives your business prestige.Your AP… Read more
Challenges of the Mexican economy and capital flight
The challenges of the Mexican economy and capital flight in 2021 are the great unknown for President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who has given a turn to left-wing politics. The economy will drop 9.2% in 2020 and flight of capital and businessmen tow… Read more
European Attorney in Panama, the solution is Giovanni Caporaso Gottlieb
The search for a European attorney in Panama has brought you to Caporaso & Partners. The firm offers a wide range of services for Europeans. Why do we say Europeans and not just clients? Simply because we consider Europeans to be more demanding t… Read more
Anonymous companies of Panama because they are the best offshore companies
Let’s start from the beginning for why the anonymous companies of Panama are “the same” as almost all the other offshore companies. In fact, they are all included in the blacklists of the high taxation countries. The biggest differe… Read more
What is a fiduciary?
According to the law, a fiduciary is he who receives the assignment and responsibility to administer the assets of third parties, both tangible as well as intangible, and must do so with the utmost diligence, transparency and confidentiality, never l… Read more
How to obtain a Residency in a Tax haven for South African citizens
Drastic changes in the permanent residence in Panama policy
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As a small economy, that is a very big burden to carry, because that makes much harder to get the same sort of value that other countries get. The South Africans are … Read more
The 10 best tax havens
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The 10 best tax havens
How to classify a tax haven
Panama | Tax haven
United States | Tax haven
Wallis (France) | Tax haven
Switzerland | Tax haven
Luxembourg | Tax haven
Isle of Man | Tax Haven
Jersey |… Read more
How to obtain the permanent residency in panama for citizens of United States of America
Drastic changes in the permanent residence in Panama policy
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The US economy grew by 3% in 2018, which represented its best performance since the financial crisis 10 years ago. This increase was strongly influenced by the tax re… Read more
How to obtain the Panamanian Permanent Residency for United Kingdom citizens
Drastic changes in the permanent residence in Panama policy
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UK is facing the exit of the “Brexit " with a relatively stable, albeit weakened economy, with an unemployment rate of only 4% and an inflation rate of 2.4… Read more
How to obtain the permanent residency in panama for Canadian citizens
Drastic changes in the permanent residence in Panama policy
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Canada has recognized that it suffers a great shortage of labor, largely because many citizens of the country have decided to seek for a residence in a tax haven, lik… Read more
How to obtain the Panamanian Permanent Residence for Australian citizens
Drastic changes in the permanent residence in Panama policy
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Australia is considered as the sixth largest country in the world and its vast territory doubles that of India. Almost 90% of the Australian population has European a… Read more
Legal aspects of at-home sales and services
Sales at home, like in-home services, are the ones that are made outside of the business outside of the business, in the customer’s home.
When we hire a business it’s a good idea to be clear on what our rights as consumers. The most op… Read more
Anonymous Safe-deposit Boxes
Keep your most precious belongings safe!
A deposit of 300.00 Euros is required to cover the replacement costs, in case the key or security code is lost.
All of the safes are 24 inches deep, are made of solid metal and have high-tech maximum secur… Read more
Choice Bank of Belize faces liquidity problems
The Central Bank of Belize, which regulates the banks, refused to give more information even though the Caporaso & Partners law firm of Panama, which represents several of the bank’s clients, is pressing them to issue an official communicat… Read more
Bearer shares of Panama companies
The most notable aspects of the Law are:
1. The Law will enter into effect in two (2) years.
2. Upon the entering into effect of Law 47, all bearer shareholders of existing Panama companies will have a grace period of three (3) years to submit the … Read more
Camouflage Passports
This enlightening article presents some of the latest news on the subject of Camouflage passports and Unrecognized Countries passports.
If you find yourself confused by what you've read to this point, don't despair. Everything should be crys… Read more
How to open an offshore bank account and where?
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How to open an offshore bank account and where?
What are the steps for opening an offshore bank account?
Benefits from offshore bank accounts
Personal bank accounts vs corporate accounts: which is the best option?
W… Read more
Check the health of your website’s SEO
A website is like a shop and search engines are like streets: if your shop is on a dead-end street, no one will see your offers; if your site is in the most central street, with more pedestrians, your offer will be visible and you will earn more mone… Read more
How to keep my cell phone number active, abroad
When you’ve been abroad for long or short trips, you’ll have wondered how you’ll keep in touch with customers, banks, PayPal, financial institutions, etc. Roaming calls and texts might have seemed the best solution to you, but when … Read more
Online Scam? What to do
Internet scammers are becoming more and more sophisticated, and often invest thousands of Euros for creating credible, professional websites with the idea of deceiving even the most experienced. In addition to creating the site, they often create a c… Read more
The 5 countries where forming a business is easiest
They didn’t keep in mind tax havens like Panama, where everything is easier. Here are the 5 countries where it is easiest to create a business, as well as the 10 most complex countries for the businessman.
To calculate its ranking, the TMF G… Read more
How to order our services and what are our prices?
For your convenience, most of our prices are on the electronic form Order Services. Open the form and choose the services that interest you, clicking on COMPANY, FOUNDATION, RENEWALS, RESIDENCES, BANK ACCOUNT and VIRTUAL PRESENCE.
The section GENE… Read more
Who we are
The Caporaso Law Office of Panama (Registration number in the Public Registry of Panama, common society 26210), founded by the lawyer Giovanni Caporaso Gottlieb, offers its more demanding clients a telematic network of lawyers and corresponding … Read more
What are the W8 or BEN W8 and the FATCA forms in the United States?
What are the BEN W8 and W9 forms and why are they important for ,those who have overseas offshore bank accounts?
The W8 and the BEN W8 are a set of American tax forms which certify your tax status in relation to the American authorities, the IRS. … Read more
The best places for registering an ICO
Cryptocurrencies are, because of their nature, decentralized and they are used globally, so maybe only a few investors pay attention to one of the most important elements for having success in their initial currency offers (ICO): the place where the … Read more
Digital nomads, a lifestyle and profession of the future
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What is a digital nomads?
Types of digital nomads
Where the digital nomad lives and where he pays taxes
Most frequent jobs for digital nomad
The future of the digital nomads
The fact of being a knowmad is… Read more
The Russian Roulette of tax escapology
Tax escapology is a term, which we probably will not find in most English dictionaries, used by some self-declared expert to identify a series of stratagems that seek to lower taxes paid by contributors. These practices are supposedly done while comp… Read more
How is an ICO, STO, IPO, or DAO made?
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This is all you need to know about an Initial Currency Offer (ICO)
What is an ICO token?
Advantages of an ICO
Differences between an ICO and an OPI
What is a DAO?
What is an STO?
Five steps to follow for launc… Read more
The delivery businesses, a million-dollar business in continuous growth
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The advantages of delivery
The growth of delivery, a global phenomenon
Main delivery businesses around the world
Delivery businesses in Europe
Colombia, delivery leader country in Latin America
Delivery in times … Read more
Know the countries where it is easier to obtain a work permit
Receiving permission to work is one of the fundamental elements for all those who reach a new country. In a large part of the world the process for the request and approval of work permits for recent arrivals can be delayed for an eternity; however, … Read more
Three countries that give land to their new residents
Moving to a new country can be a complicated and, above all, expensive process; however, it is still possible to find countries that literally give the land and also houses to their new residents.
One of the oddest offers is that of the small Sici… Read more
How to make money in coronavirus time?
The new coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic will have short, medium, and long-term economic effects and will place the Euro zone and many countries in the dollar area, in a recession.
What has happened in Europe? Before the crisis, the southern countrie… Read more
The Swedish and Cuban method for fighting the Coronavirus works
The world has faced five pandemics during the course of its history: smallpox, measles, the Spanish flu, the bubonic plague and HIV. The most lethal of them all has been smallpox, which caused more than 300 million deaths, although these days we can … Read more
Coronavirus Emergency and restrictions on freedom
The international lawyer Giovanni Caporaso Gottlieb briefly analyzes the measures taken by many countries that limit fundamental rights.
The emergency that the world is living due to the Coronavirus or COVID-19 brings us to the necessity of making… Read more
What are smart contracts?
Smart contracts is one of the most used terms these days, in the cryptocurrency world; however, not everyone understands exactly what these contracts are and what their importance in the new economy ecosystem is.
The main objective of a smart cont… Read more
Public Registry for Cryptocurrencies
The CPR or Public Registry for Cryptocurrencies and ICOs (initial coin offerings), an initiative presented and developed by the website Criptocurrency10.com, which considered necessary to create a public service that would offer added value to t… Read more
Why open a banking account in Northern Cyprus?
Since 1974, the island of Cyprus has been divided between North and South from a “green line” that is 180 km long. Nicosia is the last European capital divided in two. Kilometers upon kilometers of golden sand and crystalline sea distingu… Read more
How do I make a will?
Table of Contents
Main characteristics of testaments
Open testament and closed testament
Holographic testament
Special testament
Private Interest Foundation vs Testament
The testament has become an essential document in contem… Read more
The cheapest and most expensive cities in Latin America in 2020
Bueno Aires was recognized as the cheapest city in Latin America, according to information released by the data base Numbeo, which took into account the prices of goods and services for each of the largest cities studied and didn’t analyze the … Read more
Marco Saba: Yes for striking against taxes
Interview by the lawyer Giovanni Caporaso Gottlieb, with the economist and forensic accountant Marco Saba
Why do the Italians have to pay so many taxes?
Taxes are used mainly for paying annuities to those who have acquired titles for the … Read more
The Dominican Republic receives 2,600 million in direct foreign investments in 2019
The Dominican Republic will have received more than 2,600 million dollars in direct foreign investments, an amount that exceeds the annual average of the last decade, when the Caribbean country raised, during this period, a total of 27,000 million.
… Read more
The Choice Bank saga never ends
By Giovanni Caporaso Gottlieb, Panama’s Attorney at Law
The nightmare for the account holders of the Choice Bank of Belize, placed in forced liquidation by the Central Bank of Belize doesn’t appear to have an end in sight, once again s… Read more
Belize exits from the blacklist of tax havens, but its banking system crisis continues
The European Union decided to take Belize off its blacklist of tax havens; however, the Central American country’s banking system continues to sink in a deep crisis and has lost all credibility in the eyes of the world.
After Belize’s … Read more
Blacklists, a commercial weapon against countries that offer low taxes
The commercial wars of the second decade of the XXI century appear to develop around the blacklists. Opposing countries turn to this mechanism to pressure one another; meanwhile, the governments that load their citizens with the most taxes also turn … Read more
Belize places two offshore banks in forced liquidation
In less than a year, Choice Bank and Atlantic International Bank, two offshore Banks in Belize, have been liquidated, by order of the country’s Central Bank. These extreme measures have provoked serious economic damage to their customers and ha… Read more
Tired to pay taxes?
To set up an offshore company and relocate your business overseas is a crucial step toward internationalizing yourself and your assets. There are 100% legitimate ways to structure your business interests overseas and realize signi… Read more
Where not to keep your savings
What can I do with my savings? Where can I safely protect them? These are the recurring the questions of those who have successfully kept a few savings and live, quite rightly, in fear of losing them. Keeping them under the mattress, with steadily gr… Read more
How to pay zero taxes selling on Amazon
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How can I sell online?
What is Amazon, the pearl of electronic commerce?
What are the advantages for sellers who open a shop on Amazon?
How can a private individual open a virtual shop on Amazon?
What are the limits… Read more
What to do about frozen accounts?
There are various reasons why a bank or financial institution can freeze your bank or financial institution account:
Your failure to comply with the KYC (Know Your Client) and AML (Anti Money Laundering);
Because of a court order due to civil… Read more
Five Clues that Indicate the Next Economic Crisis
The next economic crisis could be much closer than some experts predict and even exceed the severity of its predecessor of 2007. The following clues are five clues that prove the preceding statement.
The first element that has been overlooked by v… Read more
Rehabilitation of Permanent Resident status in Panama
The National Migration Service has issued Resolution No. 17045 of August 29, 2019, which establishes that all foreigners, with permanent residence status in the Republic of Panama, that have left the country for a term between two (2) and up to six (… Read more
The Death of Belize’s financial System
Belize’s financial system is going through one of the most complicated moments of its history, between the abrupt closure of two international banks and the heavy accusations of corruption against the Governors of the Central Bank and for the i… Read more
How to open a bank account if you have bad credit
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Who is a client with bad credit or at risk?
Can a person with bad credit open a checking account?
The characteristics of a checking account for credit risk clients
How to find an account for credit risk clients
What… Read more
Offshoring and its tax and legal benefits
Take note, also, with the English term ‘offshoring’ in economy, or delocalization, in opposition to localization, represents a precious resource. As the Caporaso & Partners law firm quite correctly emphasizes, therefore, offshoring an… Read more
Estate planning, the art of organizing your future
Estate planning goes beyond the final objective of the desires shown in the will, in which the last desires are respected regardless of local legislation and without possible debts affecting the property. This planning comprises a series of legal act… Read more
Tax planning: foundation vs Anglo-Saxon trust
Protecting your goods is essential in a society like today’s, where your capital and goods can be attacked by the State, ex-spouses, business partners or even by unstable people who feel damaged and demand unfounded compensation. And it’s… Read more
Offshore finances, the central operative system of the world economy
The industrialized countries continue to attack the offshore financial centers, through an enormous propaganda campaign in the most diverse media platforms; however, the numbers clearly demonstrate that the world economy moves from these jurisdiction… Read more
Caporaso & Partners offers application processing for SWIFT numbers
The Caporaso & Partners law firm offers financial managers and corporations the possibility of processing their SWIFT number so that they can communicate with more than 10 thousand financial entities throughout the world.
SWIFT is the acronym … Read more
Caporaso & Partners Law Offices: your best option for international negotiations
The official portal of the Caporaso & Partners law offices is the front door to the OPM Corporation network; it is comprised of a series of platforms that offer different services, from opening offshore companies and bank accounts, to buying and … Read more
The European Union widens its tax havens blacklist
The European Union has decided to add 10 new territories to its tax havens blacklist, in which 15 jurisdictions now appear. The lack of information exchange agreements, the possibility of creating companies with opaque ownership structures and the no… Read more
Offshore Banks Directory: the best help for finding your offshore bank
The Offshore Banks Directory, which is part of the OPM Corporation Network, is recognized as the most complete and up-to-date directory on offshore banks. On this platform, it is possible to consult news, access the characteristics of the world… Read more
New options of prepaid debit card
Unfortunately, Visa and MasterCards have cancelled most of the offshore programs offering prepaid debit card services from various offshore banks. Programs are now geographically limited. If you are a European citizen or resident, you may apply … Read more
OPM wallet: encrypted wallet for sensitive data
The OPM wallet will help you protect your password and personal data from hackers and cybercriminals.
Enough already with trying to remember all your passwords! And what about all those stupid security questions? Who can remember them all?
You… Read more
Naturalization in Panama
Permanent residents in Panama can, after five years of residence, opt for naturalization (citizenship) by presenting these documents:Requirements for requesting nationality papers, paragraphs 1-2-3 (Art. 10 of the Constitution).
Power and Request … Read more
CryptoCurrency10, all of the answers about cryptocurrency world
CryptoCurrency10 is the web portal belonging to the OPM Corporation network, specializing in the cryptocurrency world. On the platform, the internauts have free access to the most up to date, very informational, content on cryptocurrencies, like anal… Read more
A legal second passport, a necessary option in today’s world
The portal web Second Legal Passport is part of the OPM Corporation’s network, and these days is considered one of the most complete platforms for all those interested in obtaining a second passport and a second residence.
In today’s t… Read more
Know the real causes of capital flight in the world
Capital flights have been identified by the countries that impose the most taxes on their citizens as one of the main causes of the low growth of national economies. In a defamatory publicity campaign, supported by more than a few communication media… Read more
The OPM CORPORATION Network
We have created a network of specialized web portals to facilitate our clients’ searches.
1. www.caporasoandpartnerslawofficepanama.com
The official portal of the Caporaso & Partners law firm offers international legal services;… Read more
Tax information exchange: unbelievable, but true!
Seven countries, several of them considered tax shelters, were recognized as “abiding” with the international standards of tax transparency, according to peer reviews, undertaken by members of the Global Forum of the Organization for Econ… Read more
What is mediation during conflicts?
Extrajudicial mediation is an alternative method that offers effective solutions for disputes, through voluntary dialogue between the involved parties. Mediation in a conflict can help save a lot of time and money and can be more effective than a lon… Read more
The best payment gateways that accept restricted and offshore activities
By Giovanni Caporaso Gottlieb
This is a service that we do not offer directly because the channels are often tedious and have uncertain results that depends on so many external factors, such as the website, activities, products or services offered… Read more
Frequently Asked Questions about offshore banking
The times of numbered and anonymous offshore bank accounts are over. It’s no longer a question of being rich or poor; opening an offshore bank account today is almost impossible. The new international regulations force banks to identify their c… Read more
VoIP telephony services, OPMVOIP
OPMVOIP's telephone services permits the use of mobile phone numbers, i.e. you can own a phone number from a given country and answer calls from around the world. This means, in practice, that you can answer your calls from Madrid or Buenos Aires… Read more
Which offshore company to choose and why?
The laws that allow the incorporation of offshore companies, i.e. companies registered in a tax haven that allows to operate at zero taxes, are almost all inspired (I’d say copied) by the law of Delaware, United States and almost all, amended i… Read more
The fake banks of the Comoros Islands
By now, this scam’s scheme has been going on for two decades, but there are still a lot of people who are being scammed. The other day a friend of mine called, asking me how he could cash a check from a bank in the Comoros Islands, the Soci… Read more
How to open a bank account abroad
The days when banking secrecy was one of the strengths of financial institutions is part of a recent past that will never come back. Therefore, the farewell to anonymity is definitive. Today, opening a bank account abroad is very complicated, because… Read more
Law firms specialized in cryptocurrencies litigation
Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Dash, Ripple and Zcash are the most widely used Cryptocurrencies nowadays and together, they make up a multi-million dollar decentralized market, but not without problems. Initial fraudulent currency offers (ICO) and unpa… Read more
What are the advantages of Swiss companies?
In Europe, dividend flows distributed between companies belonging to the same group can benefit from specific advantages provided for by Directive 90/435/EC (the so-called parent-subsidiary directive), introduced to avoid double economic taxation.… Read more
Why do we seek for a lawyer to write a contract?
Unfortunately, the days when "words had more value than a paper” are gone and today, most relationships (businesses, marriages, works, etc.) ends sooner or later in court. Contracts are public or private instruments, which establish agreem… Read more
Panama's banks affected by the blacklist of the European Union
Panama’s banks could be affected by the European Union's decision to include this country in a list of 23 nations with insufficient/weak controls against money laundering and terrorist financing. However, the Panamanian government has tried… Read more
How can one establish a bank?
The dream of so many people is to have their own bank. But the wrong thing is having in mind, that as a bank owner, you can do whatever you want. Every bank and financial institutions must comply with the laws of the jurisdiction where they are incor… Read more