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Social security contributions in Panama: what the employee pays, what the employer pays and what changed
In short: in Panama the employee contributes 9.75% of salary to the Social Security Fund and the em...
JETOUR in numbers: what stands behind the brand and what it means for buyers in Panama
In short: JETOUR is the SUV brand that the Chinese group Chery created in 2018. According to its ow...
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24 articlesResidency and visasVisas, residency by investment and permitsLatestChristmas bonus for retirees and pensioners in Panama: who gets it, how much and when it is paidStudent Visa in Panama: Study Permit, Requirements and ValidityResidence Permit for Multinational Company Workers in Panama (SEM): Requirements and ValiditySee everything →27 articlesSetting up and running a companyCompanies, resident agent and registryLatestChange the resident agent of a Panama company: steps, deadlines and what the law saysPower of attorney in Panama: types, granting it from abroad and the apostilleCertificate of existence and good standing in Panama: how to request it and get it apostilledSee everything →8 articlesEmployment, payroll and social securityPayroll, social security and severanceLatestAguinaldo in Panama: the thirteenth month payment, when it is paid and how it is calculatedPanama Social Security Fund: Payments, Contributions, AppointmentsThirteenth-Month Pay in Panama: Dates, Rules and CalculationSee everything →11 articlesTaxes, banking and financeTaxes, bank accounts and financeLatestOpen a Bank Account in Panama from Mexico: Documents, Apostille and Source of FundsCredit Transfer at Panama Universities: Limits, Grades, ProcessPanama Bank Account Without Residency: Limits and OptionsSee everything →21 articlesReal estate and constructionBuy, rent and buildLatestBuying Pre-Sale in Panama: Purchase Promise, Payments and HandoverApartments in Costa del Este: Waterfront Towers and How to ChooseSmart City in Panama: What It Is and Ten Criteria to Evaluate OneSee everything →28 articlesAir conditioning and maintenanceMaintenance, ducts and A/C by sectorLatestAir conditioner that leaks or smells in Panama: causes and what to checkInverter or conventional air conditioning for a commercial space in PanamaAir conditioning maintenance in banks and financial branches in PanamaSee everything →17 articlesWeb ranking, AI and digital marketingSEO, AI and digital marketing: myths and factsLatestAI and Digital Marketing Courses and Degrees in Panama: What Exists and MythsAarón Gómez answers: where a Panamanian small business with a tight budget should start digital marketingNéstor Romero answers: which jobs AI changes first in Panama and what universities are missingSee everything →
Business
Severance Pay in Panama: What Is Paid and How It Is Calculated
Seniority premium, the article 225 indemnity, proportional vacation and claim deadlines, with a worked example and a checklist for employers.
Panama Bank Account Without Residency: Limits and Options
Whether a foreigner without residency can open an account in Panama, which limits apply, why the simplified account is for residents, remote...
Documents to Open a Bank Account in Panama as a Foreigner: Checklist by Profile
A practical checklist of documents to open a bank account in Panama as a foreigner: resident, non-resident and visitor, what Agreement 1-2026...
Health & wellness
Receding Gums: Causes and When a Graft Is Needed
Causes and associated factors of gum recession, when treatment makes sense and what Cochrane and other reviews say about gum grafts.
Braces or Invisalign: Which One Fits the Case
Comparison table of braces and aligners, with what the AAO and systematic reviews say on cases, duration and discomfort, plus questions for...
How Long Do Dental Implants Last? What the Studies Show
Dental implant survival figures with their sources, what the lifespan depends on, implant versus crown, daily care and criteria for choosing a...
Real estate & construction
Buying Pre-Sale in Panama: Purchase Promise, Payments and Handover
The six stages of a pre-sale purchase, the contents Law 284 of 2022 requires in the promise for a new home and...
Humidity in Panama: Protecting Stored Furniture, Clothes, Papers
EPA and National Park Service humidity ranges, a table of what gets damaged first and six steps to prepare what goes into...
Living Next to Golf in Panama: The Reserve and Bosco di Santa María
A comparison of GLP projects in Santa María, with facts about the Nicklaus Design golf course and a list of questions for...
Professional services & technology
Student Visa in Panama: Study Permit, Requirements and Validity
Which immigration permit a foreigner needs to study in Panama, what documents the SNM asks for, how long it lasts, whether work...
Panama Economic Substance Law: Who Is Affected and From When
Law 526 of 2026 reaches multinational group entities with foreign-source passive income and applies from the 2027 fiscal period. Decision tree and...
Residence Permit for Multinational Company Workers in Panama (SEM): Requirements and Validity
Which permit applies to an employee of a company with a SEM regional headquarters in Panama, what the official sheets require, how...