Brasília, Brazil · Montevideo, Uruguay · Panama City, Panama
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Business internationalization

Bridges for growth in MERCOSUR and Latin America.

Government relations for companies looking to set up, invest or expand in the region — including investments in Panama — from regulatory assessment to dialogue with local authorities.

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Where we are
Brasília · Montevideo · Panama City
Partners
Argentina · Brazil · Panama · Paraguay · Uruguay
Team experience
13 countries · 5 regional parliaments
Languages
Português · Español · English
Who we serve

Companies that need to understand government before they invest.

  • Brazilian companies looking to open markets in MERCOSUR countries and across the region.
  • Foreign companies seeking to enter Brazil and MERCOSUR with regulatory certainty.
  • Groups and investors considering Panama as a regional headquarters or logistics platform.
  • Industry associations with agendas in trade negotiations and bloc regulations.
What we do

Government relations beyond borders.

Scenario and political risk analysis

Stakeholder mapping, electoral cycles and regulatory stability in each target country.

Regulatory monitoring

Licenses, sector regulations and MERCOSUR rules that apply to your business.

Government engagement

Dialogue with national and subnational governments, diplomatic missions and investment promotion agencies.

Negotiations, trade fairs and business missions

Meetings with chambers of commerce, embassies and trade associations; event organization.

Reputation in new markets

Strategic narratives, media monitoring and multilingual communication.

Funding and partnerships

Access to development banks, calls for proposals and international funding networks.

Investing in Panama

A platform for operating across the region.

A dollarized economy, territorial taxation, world-class connectivity and investment incentives make Panama the gateway to the Americas. With a presence in Panama City, we advise companies and investors on assessing opportunities, setting up and engaging with Panamanian authorities.

Information on special regimes is for guidance only; each investment is structured with local legal and tax advisors.

Multinational Headquarters (SEM)
Special tax treatment and executive visas. 192 companies already have their regional headquarters in the country.
Residency by investment
Permanent residency for investors and their families from US$300,000 in new or off-plan property.
Special economic zones
Panamá Pacífico, Ciudad del Saber and free zones such as the Colón Free Zone, with tax and customs benefits.
Territorial taxation
Income earned outside Panama is not subject to local income tax.
How we help
Choosing the right regime · selecting opportunities and locations · meetings with investment promotion agencies · coordination with local legal partners · institutional relations after setup.
Panama in numbers
USD
Dollarized economy, no currency risk
~4.4%
Projected 2026 GDP growth, about twice the regional average
192
Regional headquarters of multinationals under the SEM regime
97
International destinations from Tocumen airport

Opportunity sectors

From the Canal and its investment plan of more than US$8 billion through 2035 to renewable energy and real estate.

  • Logistics
  • Financial services
  • Renewable energy
  • Infrastructure
  • Fintech
  • Agribusiness
  • Tourism
  • Real estate
Exclusive material
Panama Investment Guide 2026

Market data, sectors, incentives and a step-by-step guide to residency by investment — sent to companies and investors after an initial conversation with our team.

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Market entry roadmap

From the decision to invest to an established operation.

  1. 01
    Country assessment
    Political, regulatory and investment environment.
  2. 02
    Entry strategy
    Operating model, stakeholders and risks.
  3. 03
    Institutional agenda
    Meetings with local authorities and organizations.
  4. 04
    Setup
    Coordination with legal and accounting partners.
  5. 05
    Ongoing support
    Reports, monitoring and long-term relationships.

Planning to enter a new country?

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