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Guides, Health & Wellness

Bruxism: Signs, Night Guards and What a Dentist Does

In short: Bruxism is grinding or clenching the teeth, awake or asleep, and according to the UK NHS it is often related to stress or anxiety. It does not always need treatment. When there are worn teeth, jaw pain or headaches, a dentist may recommend a night guard, a protector worn during sleep. Scientific reviews show that a splint is a viable option, but that the evidence on how well it treats bruxism itself is limited. According to its website, Dental Life Panamá includes bruxism treatment and occlusal splints in its oral rehabilitation service. Contents of this guide What bruxism…

Apostille and Official Translation of Documents for Panama: Guide

Oct

Apostille and Official Translation of Documents for Panama: Guide

In short: A foreign public document to be used in Panama is apostilled in the country that issued it, if that country is a party to the 1961 Hague Convention, and is translated into Spanish when it is in another language. Panama has been a party since August 4, 1991. Updated in October 2026. If the country of origin is not a party, the route goes through consular legalization. In the other direction, a Panamanian document for use abroad is apostilled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIRE), with an online request for the electronic apostille. Contents of this guide…

HVAC Asset Survey: What It Is and When a Building Needs One

Oct

HVAC Asset Survey: What It Is and When a Building Needs One

In short: an HVAC asset survey is the technical inventory of all the air conditioning equipment in a building or premises: what it is, where it sits, which model and age, its condition and which units are critical. According to the Climatiza website, it is the first step in moving from reacting to breakdowns to a preventive plan. It is most useful for towers, corporate buildings, hotels, multi-site chains and any operation that has grown in stages. Updated in October 2026. Contents of this guide What it is and what it is for When a building needs one The nine…

Business Warehouse in Panama: Inventory, Dock and Contracts

Oct

Business Warehouse in Panama: Inventory, Dock and Contracts

In short: a commercial warehouse in Panama is chosen on four things: the size the inventory needs, how goods are loaded and unloaded, the conditions inside and the contract term. According to the Supreme Storage commercial solutions page, the company offers flexible space in Vía Brasil, Bella Vista, Costa del Este and Paitilla, with a level dock for cars, vans and 20 and 40 foot containers, and 6, 12 and 24 month plans. Contents of this guide What to look at first in a commercial warehouse Size by type of inventory Dock, unloading and equipment 6, 12 and 24 month…

Panama Free Zone Tax Incentives: What Law 32 Says

Oct

Business, Economy

Panama Free Zone Tax Incentives: What Law 32 Says

In short: Law 32 of 2011 exempts companies established in free zones from "all direct and indirect taxes, contributions, fees, duties and national levies" on their operations, but keeps several payments: dividends at 5%, an annual tax of 1% of capital with a floor and a cap, the selective consumption tax, labor and social security contributions, and income tax on operations aimed at the national territory. The text read sets no exemption period. Updated in October 2026. Contents of this guide What the exemption covers Tax by tax Income tax: foreign versus domestic The exemption period Immigration and labor benefits…

RM3, C1 and C2 Zoning in Panama: What Can Be Built on Each Lot

Oct

Guides, Real Estate & Construction

RM3, C1 and C2 Zoning in Panama: What Can Be Built on Each Lot

In short: A zoning code such as RM3, C1 or C2 sets what a lot can be used for and how intensively: high-rise residential, retail or services. In Panama it is assigned and certified by the Ministry of Housing and Territorial Planning (MIVIOT). Green Valley describes five lot types for developers on its website, with surface areas from 1,000 to 4,500 square meters depending on the code. Updated in October 2026. Contents of this guide What a zoning code is Green Valley's codes, one by one RM3 and RM3-C2: high-rise buildings C1 and C2: retail and services How to check…

Master’s Degree in Panama: How to Choose and What Admission Requires

Oct

Master’s Degree in Panama: How to Choose and What Admission Requires

In short: choosing a master's degree in Panama comes down to four things: the field, the format, the program's current resolution and the entry documents. According to its website, Universidad Latina de Panamá groups its master's programs into six fields, says they usually last 1 to 2 years and asks for a bachelor's diploma, transcripts, a resume and an ID document to enroll. Updated in October 2026. Contents of this guide Which master's fields are listed How long a master's lasts What is asked for admission How to choose between options Credits from another master's Frequently asked questions Sources Which…

Vacation in Panama: How Many Days Are Owed and How They Are Paid

Oct

Business, Economy

Vacation in Panama: How Many Days Are Owed and How They Are Paid

In short: In Panama, every worker is entitled to paid annual leave of thirty days for each eleven continuous months of work, at one day for every eleven days of service, under article 54 of the Labor Code. If the relationship ends before the period is completed, the proportional days are paid in cash. The pay equals one month of salary, calculated on the average of the last eleven months when the pay includes commissions or other variable amounts. Updated in October 2026 using the text that includes reforms up to Law 44 of 1995. Contents of this guide How…

Travel Insurance for the US and Canada from Panama: What to Cover

Oct

Travel Insurance for the US and Canada from Panama: What to Cover

In short: for Canada, Panamanians who have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years or hold a valid US non-immigrant visa can apply for an eTA instead of a visa, for air travel only, according to the Government of Canada. In both countries the risk that insurance covers is the same: medical care abroad usually has to be paid on the spot, and medical evacuation, according to the US CDC, runs from 25,000 dollars within North America to more than 250,000 dollars. Updated October 2026. Contents of this guide What each country asks and what insurance covers ASSA…

Used Car Inspection in Panama: What Gets Checked

Oct

Used Car Inspection in Panama: What Gets Checked

In short: the inspection of a used car in Panama can mean the mandatory vehicle check or an extra workshop review. According to the ASSA Market website, its inspection is optional, takes 15 to 30 minutes, covers ten vehicle systems and is carried out only by workshops authorized by the platform. Once the report is correct and sent, the Inspected badge appears on the listing within 24 to 48 hours. Updated October 2026. In this guide Two checks that are not the same The ten systems it covers How the badge is obtained What to ask the workshop When it…

Margaritaville and Armonía: Panama Residences With a Rental Program

Oct