Professional Services & Technology

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

In short: a BTU per square meter figure gives a first idea, but it cannot decide the equipment for a commercial space. According to the Climatiza website, correct sizing is calculated on the real conditions of the site and not on square meters, and an oversized unit starts and stops constantly. Guidance from the US Department of Energy and ENERGY STAR agrees: excess capacity leaves the space cold and damp. Updated in October 2026. Contents of this guide The short answer What drives the cooling load besides floor area A worked example and why it does not carry over to…

In short: the size of a mini storage unit in Panama is chosen by what is being stored, not by the number of boxes. According to the Supreme Storage website, categories run from the 2 m² Locker to Special spaces of more than 100 m², and an advisor calculates the exact space. Boxes and beds fit the smallest sizes, appliances and furniture the Small, a full house the Medium, and a container's worth of inventory the Medium or Large. Contents of this guide The short answer The six size categories How to calculate square meters Common mistakes when choosing How…

In short: Panama's free zone regime is organized around three licenses: promoter, operator and established company. Law 32 of 2011 creates them and the National Free Zones Commission, attached to the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI), approves them. Their requirements are detailed in Executive Decree 62 of 2017. Whoever promotes a zone needs at least two hectares and an investment of no less than 250,000 balboas, and a company that wants to set up inside needs a certification from the promoter of that zone. Updated in October 2026. Contents of this guide The three licenses and who grants each…

In short: an online degree in Panama is checked by reading the resolution that approves it and the university's status with the National Council for University Evaluation and Accreditation (CONEAUPA). According to its website, Universidad Latina de Panamá lists six online bachelor's degrees and two online master's programs, each with a resolution from the Technical Commission for Academic Development (CTDA). Updated in October 2026. Contents of this guide Which online degrees are listed How to check that a degree is approved CTDA and CONEAUPA: what each one does What to review before enrolling Common mistakes Frequently asked questions Sources Which…

In short: Panamanians do not need a visa for stays of under 90 days in the Schengen area, and according to the European Union Delegation to Panama medical insurance of 30,000 euros or more is a recommendation, not an entry requirement. The figure becomes mandatory for anyone applying for a short-stay visa, under article 15 of the Visa Code. The ETIAS authorization is not yet running and, as of this writing, no start date is confirmed. Updated October 2026. Contents of this guide When it is required and when it is recommended Visa, ETIAS and insurance: what applies to each…

In short: buying a used car from a private seller in Panama falls into four phases: choose and make contact, check the vehicle, pay with proof, and complete the transfer. The documents required by the Panama City Mayor's Office and the ATTT mark what to ask the seller before paying. According to the website of ASSA Market, the marketplace for used cars between private parties, inspection at an authorized workshop is optional and the sales contract is a template for voluntary use. Updated October 2026. In this guide The four phases of the purchase Phase 1: choose and make contact…

In short: The resident agent of a Panamanian company is the lawyer, or law firm, that the company appoints to meet the obligations Panamanian law assigns to that role. One of them is registering the company and its beneficial owners in the system run by the Superintendency of Non-Financial Subjects (SSNF). Updated in October 2026. Before hiring one, it is worth checking that the agent is a licensed lawyer or law firm, that it is registered with the SSNF, and which data and documents it will ask the company for each year. Contents of this guide What it is and…