Unique Economic Site

To ensure the viability and success of businesses locating to Panama Pacifico, the government designated the area a special economic zone. As a result, select types of Panama Pacifico businesses enjoy these tax exemptions under Tax Law 41: 

• No import duties
• No income tax or sales tax for specific business activities
• No dividend tax
• No withholding tax on interest income
• No capital, patents or license tax
• No real estate property tax
• No municipal tax on import, storage, transformation and export of merchandise
• No withholding tax on royalties paid to foreigners
• No capital gains tax
• No stamp tax
• No Special Interests Compensation Fund, if the loan is for foreign operations financing
  
  

Panamanian Site Comparison

The strength of Panama Pacifico as a business location is evident when the comparing the numerous advantages found here compared to other business areas within Panama.