Panamá Digital: the single window
Panamá Digital, run by the National Authority for Government Innovation (AIG), centralises State procedures on one site. Registration is free with an ID or passport number and an email address. From the account, users request certificates, pay fees and track each file. The Panamá Conecta platform integrates the services of more than sixteen institutions in 2026 with interoperability between them, so data already given to one entity is not requested again by another.
Procedures already done online
| Procedure | Institution | How |
|---|---|---|
| Police record (criminal background certificate) | National Police / DIJ | Panamá Digital, immediate issue with electronic signature |
| Income tax clearance | Directorate General of Revenue | e-Tax 2.0, immediate |
| Company and property certificates | Public Registry | Public Registry portal, delivered in 24 to 48 hours |
| Notice of Operation (opening a business) | MICI | Panamá Emprende, same day |
| Residency appointments and extensions | National Immigration Service | Online appointment system |
| Business Registry | AIG / MICI | Panamá Digital |
| Tax return and invoicing | DGI | e-Tax 2.0 and the electronic invoicing system |
The electronic signature
The qualified electronic signature is a digital certificate issued by the National Electronic Signature Directorate of the Public Registry of Panama. It has the same legal validity as a handwritten signature under Law 51 of 2008 and its reforms. It is used to sign contracts, file documents with the State, issue electronic invoices and sign deeds and certificates. It is requested online and activated in person with an ID or passport; it can reside on a card, a device or in the cloud.
Electronic invoicing
Panama’s Electronic Invoicing System (SFEP) requires taxpayers to issue invoices in an electronic format validated by the DGI, with exceptions for small taxpayers who use the free invoicing tool. Each invoice carries a unique code and can be verified online. Issuing one requires an electronic signature certificate or an authorised provider.
What is still to be digitised
- Many municipal procedures and construction permits are still in person.
- Online payment is not available at every institution; some still charge at the counter.
- Interoperability between entities is advancing in phases; not all data is shared yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is Panamá Digital?
The Panamanian State’s single portal where citizens register with their ID or passport and access procedures from more than sixteen institutions, run by the AIG.
Is the electronic signature valid in Panama?
Yes. The qualified electronic signature, issued by the Public Registry, has the same legal validity as a handwritten signature under Law 51 of 2008.
Can a foreigner use Panamá Digital?
Yes. They register with their passport or resident card number and an email address. Some procedures also require a resident ID.
Related articles
- Electronic invoicing in Panama
- How to open a company in Panama
- How to search the Public Registry of Panama online
Sources
- Panamá Digital, National Authority for Government Innovation.
- National Electronic Signature Directorate, Public Registry of Panama.
- Directorate General of Revenue, electronic invoicing and e-Tax 2.0.
- Law 51 of July 22, 2008, on electronic documents and signatures.
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