# About this site

Start a Company in Panama is an information site of iurispa, a Panamanian law practice. We explain how a Panamanian company is formed and run, with the law in hand, and we can act as your resident agent and set it up with you.

[Free consultation](/contact/)

### The law, cited

Every statement carries its law and article. Where the law is silent, we say so.

### Licensed Panamanian lawyers

Your company is formed by attorneys admitted to practice in Panama, as the law requires of a resident agent.

### Like being looked after at home

We answer in English, explain each step before you sign, and stay with you after the company is formed.

## How we check every fact

- We read every rule in the official text and link it.
- Every page shows the date it was last verified, and changes are logged on the Blog.

## How we work with you

### A signed contract

Before we start, we sign a written contract with you: the services, the fixed fee and what is not included.

### An invoice for every expense

You receive an invoice or official receipt for every government fee and third-party cost we pay on your behalf.

### Licensed attorneys

Your case is handled by Panamanian attorneys admitted to practice in Panama.

## Official sources

- [Law 32 of 1927 on corporations, Official Gazette 5067](https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/): Formation, directors, officers, shares and dissolution.
- [Law 129 of 2020, beneficial owner registry, Official Gazette 28985-C](https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/): As amended by Law 254 of 2021.
- [Superintendency of Non-Financial Regulated Entities](https://ssnf.gob.pa/): Supervises resident agents and the beneficial owner registry.
- [Public Registry of Panama](https://www.rp.gob.pa/): Records the articles of incorporation and corporate acts.
- [General Directorate of Revenue](https://dgi.mef.gob.pa/): Annual franchise tax, income tax and the tax ID number.
- [Superintendency of Banks of Panama](https://www.superbancos.gob.pa/): Due diligence rules for bank accounts.
- [IRS, Instructions for Form 5471](https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i5471): For U.S. owners of a foreign corporation.

Last verified: October 28, 2026

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## Thinking of forming a company in Panama?

Book a free 15-minute call with a Panamanian lawyer. We will tell you what your company needs and what to prepare.

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