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Outsourced Accounting: How To Comply With Law 526 In Panama
The enactment of Law 526 of 2026 in Panama introduces strict obligations for companies that are part of multinational groups and earn passive income from foreign sources. With entry into force set for fiscal year 2027, organizations that fall behind face a 15% tax rate on their net taxable foreign-source income if they fail to demonstrate a genuine operational presence within national territory. Given this regulatory landscape, delegating accounting and labor administration to qualified local providers is no longer merely an efficiency option, it has become a pillar of legal compliance.
Panama Employment
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Icaza Gonzalez-Ruiz & Aleman
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Régimen De Sustancia Económica Para Grupos Multinacionales
Panamá aprobó la Ley 526 de 2026, que introduce requisitos de sustancia económica para entidades panameñas integrantes de grupos multinacionales que obtengan rentas pasivas de fuente extranjera. La norma, vigente a partir del período fiscal 2027, no aplica de manera general a todas las sociedades o fundaciones panameñas, sino únicamente a aquellas que cumplan los supuestos específicos previstos en la ley.
Panama Tax
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Icaza Gonzalez-Ruiz & Aleman
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Economic Substance Regime For Multinational Groups
The Republic of Panama enacted Law 526 of 2026, which introduces economic substance requirements for Panamanian entities that are members of multinational groups and that derive passive income from foreign sources. The statute, effective as of fiscal year 2027, does not apply generally to all Panamanian companies or foundations, but only to those that meet the specific requirements set forth therein.
Panama Tax
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Icaza Gonzalez-Ruiz & Aleman
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