EspañolYou are going to start a business in the Republic of Panama?
Are you interested in starting a business in Panama?
We offer personalized service to provide legal integral and comprehensive legal advice from the early to the final stages. We can assist you in your planning, start up, on-going operations or just specific tasks.
We can provide integral legal assistance in the following areas:
- Legal representation in defense of your assets.
- Compliance with local sanitary standards.
- Insurance claims and compensation for covered loss or policy event.
- Assistance and follow through to meetings to include: board, business, joint ventures, shareholder´s, etc.
- Legal guidance on issues regarding industrial and intellectual property, to include brands, patents, logos, etc.
- Provide advice, brokerage and negotiation assistance for lease/purchase real estate transactions.
- Assembly and writing of agreements and contracts for administrative procedures, as well as public and private matters.
- Fill in, fill out and draft applications for all kinds of administrative procedures.
- Legal draft of requests to Immigration, Secretary of Commerce, Gambling Control, Altenate Methods of Conflict Resolution.
- Mediation in all types of conflicts to include: shareholder´s, accounts payable/receivable, family, business, labor, contracts, etc.
- Setting up of SOCIEDAD ANONIMA (business entity) and FUNDACIONES (trust fund).
We provide legal advice to you and your business to assure 100% compliance with laws and requirements per government and banking regulations, in accordance to Law No. 23, 27th of April, 2015 which defines regulatory framework for supervisory bodies, banks, natural and legal person subjected to such supervision in order to protect the integrity and reputation of Panama´s financial and banking system.
We assure you high standard compliance and representation in all government related applications.
SOCIEDADES ANONIMAS (LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES)
Since 1927, these entities are allowed in the Republic of Panama. Their regulatory framework is based on Law No. 32, 27th of February, 1927.
A Sociedad Anónima affords you the following advantages and benefits:
- Its duration can be indefinite.
- Legal address in Panama.
- Shareholders can be Panamanians nationals, foreigners or mixed.
- Maximum social capital is not defined.
- Territorial tax regime.
The Sociedades Anónimas (SA) coupled with the backing from a matured and consolidated Banking and Insurance Center bring about a solid and very useful tool to support the development of your projects.
FUNDACIONES DE INTERES PRIVADO (TRUST FUNDS)
The Fundaciones de Interés Privado (FIP) is a legal entity that is born when a natural person known as FUNDADOR (founder), transfers assets to being administered by a council in favor of beneficiaries.
The FIP are an alternative to SA, off-shore companies, etc. since their main purpose is the protection of the assets with the best legal guaranties afforded by the system. Their management is conducted in accordance to a set of specific instructions laid out in the Trust Fund Regulations which defines procedures and rules that govern the use and allocation of assets, beneficiaries, protectors, regulations of distribution.
We understand the prominent role that tax management has in the development and growth of any business, as well as the peace of mind of all individuals. That is why we provide advise you on how to obtain advantages and benefits from the Panamanian tax code.
Families are the corner stone of all societies. We at TEJERA, LEE Y ASOCIADOS understand its importance and believe its integrity must be cherished and protected with the best professionalism available to ensure its well-being. As a result, we strive to defend the interest of all family members, specially minors.
Our legal family related services cover:
Prenuptial agreements Divorce proceedings
Common-law marriages Marriage annulment
Division of assets Adoption of adults
Communications and visitation arrangements Alimony
Family criminal proceedings Affiliation
Paternity and maternity contests Guardianship
Suspension and loss of parental rights Parenting
Civil law cover protection of assets and rights, such as private property, obligations and contracts, family relations and successions, and other aspects of common live. As law abiding professionals we fully understand the need for adequate legal representation in any controversy where our client needs to assert his/her claims whenever he/she feels they have been violated.
We can represent our clients in all kinds of lawsuits, defense, incidents, agreements, contracts, collections and successions.
The Republic of Panama is host to a re-known, world class banking center, listed as the most important in the region. – For this reason, Panama is currently hosts to over 65 international banks.
In the last decade the international banking center has subscribed multiple international agreements and conventions to prevent the laundering of assets produced by illegal activities.
We provide expert advice on compliance and can guide you in your search for banking services specific to fulfill your personal and commercial needs.
We provide total coverage of the many elements that can transpire in a employer-employee relationship. To include: Selection and hiring, contract, insurance, payroll, termination, legal representation, work permits, training, coaching,
We offer punctual services for specific requirements or wide services on retainer basis, available when a more involved and dedicated services is called for. This service includes: general guidance and consultancy, revision of contracts and agreements, research of government issues, training and coaching.