Panama Taxes

Panama does not tax foreign-source income. Funds from pensions or interest received from the US or other jurisdictions outside of Panama are not subject to taxation .

IResident liability for Panama source income

An individual is considered "resident' if he is present in Panama for more than 180 days in any one tax year. Individuals, like businesses, pay income tax on Panama-source income. 'Panamanian-source' means that the services rendered are provided within Panama.

Real Estate Tax

Property is taxed if the title is registered in the Public Registry. Certain properties are exempt from land tax. This includes properties whose tax basis, including improvements, does not exceed $30,000.00.

The tax basis (value of the land plus the improvements) is:

a. 1.40% over the excess of $10,000.00 of the tax basis, up to $20,000.00 over the tax basis.
b. 1.75% over the tax basis which exceeds $20,000.00 to $50,000.00.
c. 1.95% over the tax basis which exceeds $50,000.00 to $75,000.00.
d. 2.10% over the tax basis which exceeds $75,000.00

.Real estate taxes have priority over all encumbrances on the property

Exemption from Property Taxes on New Homes

Panama law grants up to a 20 year exemption from property taxes on the construction of new homes and condos.

This tax incentive has been extended by the government of Panama. It is now valid for homes and condos purchased, or with a valid building permit, from September 1, 2005 to August 31, 2006.

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