On June 9, 2026, the National Authority of Public Services (ASEP) officially launched Public Tender No. 01-2026-Telco: a 20-year concession to operate mobile telephony in Panama, including spectrum allocation for 5G in mid-band (3.5 GHz). Key process details: ✦ 40 MHz of mid-band spectrum (3.5 GHz), with the option to acquire up to 60 MHz additionally ✦ 20-year concession, renewable ✦ Capacity to deploy 5G Stand Alone architecture from the initial phase ✦ Spectrum pricing amo

Law 526 of 2026 introduces economic substance requirements and a 15% tax on certain foreign-source passive income earned by specific Panamanian entities. This new framework does not automatically apply to all entities incorporated or domiciled in Panama. Its scope will depend on factors such as membership in a multinational group, the existence of foreign-source passive income, the tax residence of entities in different jurisdictions, and any exclusions or special regimes to

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Panama’s banking sector among the most profitable in Latin America, according to McKinsey & Company

As of October 29, 2025, Law 493 of 2025 has come into effect, expanding the immigration benefits available to foreigners who have obtained residency in Panama under the Qualified Investor Visa program.

The National Migration Service of Panama has established the obligation to update the address for all foreign residents, whether provisional residents or permanent residents.

The Municipality of San Miguelito calls for bids for B/. 315.2 million for the collection and management of solid waste over the next 20 years.

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Panama Metro, S.A. has announced an international prequalification for companies interested in the administrative concession of a cable car

New regulations on the management of accounting records for legal entities incorporated in Panama - Executive Decree 168 of 2024