Panama has updated the rules governing Permanent Residency as a Qualified Investor through Executive Decree No. 17 of 2026, published in the Official Gazette on September 16, 2026. The new regulation replaces the previous framework and keeps several investment routes available, but introduces important changes regarding thresholds, supporting documentation, verification of funds and maintenance of the investment. For investors considering the purchase of property in Panama, one of the most...

Seychelles is moving forward with reforms to the International Business Companies Act that will introduce new requirements for International Business Companies (IBCs). The principal changes include the following: Public Access to Directors’ Information The names of the current directors of IBCs will become publicly available through the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Based on the information available to date, this access is expected to be provided through a Certificate of Official...

An important regulatory simplification has been adopted for companies formed in the United States. On August 11, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule that permanently eliminates the requirement to file Beneficial Ownership Information Reports (BOI Reports) for companies created under the laws of the United States. The final rule became effective on August 14, 2026. What Does This Mean? Entities created in the United States including LLCs and Corporations...