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Panama Residency / Emigration

Panama - From Residency to Passport

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Overview

Panama Residency / Emigration

Panama has become a popular destination for many expats and entrepreneurs. Its proximity to America, the US dollar as the leading currency, and the territorial tax system make it particularly interesting. We assist with emigration, residence permits, and later also the path to citizenship.

Benefits
Territorial tax
0% Tax on Cryptocurrency
USD leading currency
Proximity to the US (market)

Die drei Wege in die Friendly Nations Visa

Panama hat sein bekanntestes Programm 2021 umgebaut. Der frühere Weg über eine einfache Firmengründung existiert nicht mehr, seitdem gibt es drei klar definierte Varianten.

Panama-Stadt
VarianteVoraussetzungHinweis
Immobilieab 200.000 USD Kaufpreisim öffentlichen Register eingetragen, muss während der provisorischen Residenz gehalten werden
Bankeinlageab 200.000 USDdrei Jahre fest angelegt, bei einer Bank mit Vollbanklizenz
AnstellungArbeitsvertrag in PanamaArbeitserlaubnis über MITRADEL, Vertrag beim Arbeitsministerium registriert

Wer die Immobilie vor Erhalt der permanenten Residenz verkauft, riskiert den Verlust des Status, sofern nicht ein gleichwertiges Objekt nachgekauft wird (Quelle 1).

Zwei Stufen bis zur permanenten Residenz

Auch hier hat sich das Verfahren geändert. Aus einem Antrag sind zwei geworden, das solltest du bei der Zeitplanung berücksichtigen.

Zuerst erhältst du eine provisorische Residenz für zwei Jahre. Danach stellst du einen eigenen Antrag auf die permanente Residenz. Nach fünf Jahren permanenter Residenz kannst du die Einbürgerung und damit den panamaischen Pass beantragen (Quelle 1).

Wer mitkommen kann

Panama ist bei Familienangehörigen großzügiger als die meisten Programme.

  • Ehepartner, unabhängig von der Staatsangehörigkeit
  • Unverheiratete Kinder unter 25 Jahren, die in Panama studieren
  • Eltern

Alle Angehörigen erhalten denselben Status wie der Hauptantragsteller.

Steuern: das Territorialprinzip

Panama besteuert nur Einkommen, das aus panamaischer Quelle stammt. Einkünfte aus dem Ausland bleiben unbesteuert, unabhängig davon, ob sie nach Panama überwiesen werden.

Wichtig ist die Abgrenzung zur Steuerresidenz: Eine Aufenthaltsgenehmigung macht dich noch nicht automatisch zum Steuerresidenten. Und für deine deutsche, österreichische oder schweizerische Steuerpflicht zählt, ob du den Wohnsitz dort tatsächlich aufgibst. Wer die Wohnung in Deutschland behält, bleibt dort unbeschränkt steuerpflichtig, egal welchen Aufenthaltstitel er in Panama besitzt.

Quellen

  1. Friendly Nations Visa 2026: Investitionsvarianten, dreijährige Bindung der Bankeinlage, zweistufiges Verfahren, Einbürgerung nach fünf Jahren und einschließbare Familienangehörige: Global Citizen Solutions

Stand: September 2026. Die Angaben ersetzen keine rechtliche Beratung im Einzelfall.

What we do

All service areas, one single point of contact.

Full service from a single source. We exclusively offer holistic solutions that are implemented comprehensively.

01

Consulting

02

Temporary residence permit

03

Permanent Residence Permit

04

Citizenship

05

Certificate of tax residency

06

Support

We are your ongoing point of contact for all questions regarding your setup.

How we work

From the first call to the finished setup: in four steps.

01

Discovery call

An experienced advisor reviews your activities, goals and tax situation, then recommends the structure that truly fits you.

02

Fixed-fee proposal

You receive a clear written quote within five business days. No hourly billing, no surprises.

03

Execution

We take care of preparing and submitting all documents, whether for incorporation, banking or residency, and keep you updated every step of the way.

04

Live & compliant

You get the complete package, and from then on we handle renewals and ongoing compliance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before your first conversation. No answer found? Our team gets back to you within one business day.

The entire process takes about 10 days
The most important documents are the criminal record, passport, and proof of a company, real estate, or investment.
Passport, a symbol of international mobility

Not sure where to start?

Schedule a 30-minute conversation with a senior consultant. We answer your questions and work out the best path to your goals.

Alexander Wruss
We have already used several of Clemens' services and are always really happy! First-class customer service, competent advice, quick accessibility, and he even thinks of things you might not have on your radar yourself. A very clear recommendation.
Alexander WrussOnline Business Coach
Gunnar Fest
You can rest assured that everything makes perfect sense. No matter what areas we had questions about, they were able to help. Their expertise is vast and they invest the time needed in every project to get the best results. You can tell from the very first conversations how competent they are.
Gunnar FestFitness Coach & Influencer
Vincent Hahl
Clemens guided me through the entire process and was always available with quick answers. Even when questions arose outside the scope of the service, the Global Setup team was there to offer advice. In summary, I can recommend Global Setup to anyone.
Vincent HahlFounder DISO Group
Dirk Osada
Global Setup delivered exactly what I expected, allowing me to focus on my core business in the UAE! The path to establishing the company was laid out with absolute clarity and costed transparently, there were no surprises, and the timeframe was even shortened thanks to internal optimizations. Highly recommended!
Dirk OsadaFounder Osenum
Our partners

Over a decade of successful partnerships.

Verified banks, advisors and authorities in all countries where we operate, coordinated by a single team.

Ancova
Steuerberater Klein
Insurancy
IFZA Dubai
Deine 3A Agentur
Privacy Management Group
Swissquote
Plan B Paraguay
Clemens Kohlbacher, Global Setup
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