Establish a Panama Private Interest Foundation to legally protect your assets, manage international wealth, and secure your family’s legacy. No Panama residency required: fully remote, private, and compliant.
Establish your Panama Foundation with full legal support – no visit required.
Asset Protection – Legal separation between you and your assets shields wealth from personal liabilities
Complete Privacy – No public registry of beneficiaries in Panama
Foreign Judgment Protection – Panama does not recognize or enforce foreign civil judgments
Estate Planning – Assets transfer to beneficiaries without probate or public proceedings
Flexible Structure – Customize governance, beneficiaries, and succession rules
No Residency Required – Fully remote setup and management from anywhere
Step 1: Submit Your Documents
Provide your passport, proof of address, bank reference, and complete our foundation questionnaire defining beneficiaries and governance preferences.
Step 2: Foundation Drafting and Registration
We draft your foundation charter and regulations, then register the foundation with Panamanian authorities.
Step 3: Receive Your Foundation Documents
Receive your complete foundation package including the foundation charter, regulations, and all corporate documents.
Valid Passport – Clear copy for founder and all beneficiaries
Secondary ID – Additional government-issued identification
Proof of Address – Recent utility bill or bank statement dated within 3 months
Bank Reference Letter – From your current financial institution, dated within 3 months
Proof of Income – Tax return, employment letter, or accountant certification
Foundation Questionnaire – Completed questionnaire defining structure (we provide the template)
Beneficiary Details – Passport copies for primary, substitute, and contingency beneficiaries
Foundation formation and registration – Full registration with Panamanian authorities
Foundation charter drafting – Constitutional document prepared on your behalf
Foundation regulations – Internal governance rules drafted to your specifications
Registered agent service – 1 year included
Foundation council setup – Initial council member appointments including nominee services
Digital foundation documents – All documents delivered digitally
Structuring guidance – Expert advice on beneficiary and governance setup
Ongoing compliance support – Guidance on annual requirements
| Milestone | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Document submission and due diligence | Day 1 |
| Foundation questionnaire completed | 1-3 days |
| Foundation registration | 10-16 business days |
| Foundation documents delivered | Upon registration |
| Travel to Panama | Not required |
No travel required – The entire Panama Foundation formation process can be completed remotely.
Asset protection timing – Foundations should be established before any threat materializes. Transferring assets after a claim arises may be challenged.
No public beneficiary registry – Panama maintains strict confidentiality for foundation beneficiaries.
Foreign judgments – Panama does not recognize or enforce foreign civil judgments against foundation assets.
Annual compliance – Annual registered agent fee and compliance filings required.
Renewal – Click here to renew your foundation
Optional Add-Ons:
Foundation banking
Shelf Foundation
Estate Planning
Panama SA Company
Establish your Panama Private Interest Foundation with confidence. Maximum privacy, foreign judgment protection, and full legal support every step of the way.
