Panama Compliance & Annual Renewal Pricing
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Get a clear picture of every annual compliance cost for your Panama company. Our comprehensive package covers the franchise tax, registered agent, government filings, and all ongoing requirements—ensuring your entity remains active and compliant.
Expanship is a privately owned company. We are not a government agency, department, registry or regulator, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting for the Government of the Republic of Panama or the Public Registry of Panama. We advise you, prepare and coordinate your paperwork, and handle your company's annual compliance on your behalf; whether a filing is accepted, and when, is decided by those authorities alone.
Sociedad Anónima (S.A.)
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All-inclusive package covering your Panama S.A. franchise tax, resident agent, accounting records compliance, UBO registration, and all regulatory requirements
| Services | Standard |
|---|---|
Annual Compliance | |
| Payment of the annual US$300 franchise tax (Tasa Única) to the Dirección General de Ingresos, which is what keeps your company in good standing on the Public Registry. | Included |
| Ongoing resident agent services for your Panama S.A., ensuring regulatory filings, government correspondence, and AML compliance are handled on your behalf. | Included |
| Official Panama address for receiving legal and government correspondence throughout the year. | Included |
| Management and submission of your accounting records to the resident agent by the annual April 30 deadline, as required by Law 52 of 2016 and Law 254 of 2021, including coordination of the resident agent's sworn statement to the DGI. | Included |
| Registration and ongoing maintenance of your Ultimate Beneficial Owner information in the private RUBF registry administered by the Superintendence of Non-Financial Entities (SSNF), as required by Law 129 of 2020. | Included |
| Proactive reminders for all compliance deadlines including Tasa Única payments, accounting records submissions, UBO updates, and other regulatory requirements throughout the year. | Included |
| Secure storage and management of all corporate documents, accounting records, and supporting documentation as required by Panama's five-year retention rules. | Included |
| New Incorporations: First year compliance is included with your incorporation package—this annual fee applies from year two onwards. Company Transfers: This package applies immediately upon transferring your Panama S.A. to Expanship. | |
Every renewal package above includes the annual government fee. That fee is set by the Panama authorities, not by Expanship, and is passed on at cost; the rest is our fee for preparing and coordinating your filings and handling your company's annual compliance on your behalf. Expanship is a private company, not a government agency. Whether a filing is accepted, and when, is decided by the authorities alone.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about annual compliance costs and obligations for Panama corporations
For companies newly formed through Expanship, the first year of compliance is already covered as part of your incorporation. The annual compliance fee kicks in starting from year two. If you're moving an existing Panama S.A. over to us, the package takes effect right away once the transfer is complete.
Yes — the price shown is exactly what you pay. There are no setup fees, service charges, or surprise add-ons. Government fees such as the Tasa Única are already factored into the package. We take a straightforward approach to pricing because we believe clarity upfront is essential for a lasting client relationship.
Bank transfer is our preferred method and generally the most straightforward option. We also support debit and credit card payments. Cryptocurrency is not accepted at this time. After confirming your order, you'll receive an invoice with full payment details.
The Tasa Única (annual franchise tax of US$300) is due based on your company's incorporation date — by July 15 for companies formed in the first half of the year, and by January 15 for those formed in the second half. A late penalty of US$50 applies initially, escalating to US$300 for each additional missed period. After three consecutive years of non-payment, the Public Registry can suspend your company's corporate rights. Our compliance calendar ensures you're always notified well ahead of every deadline.
Panama's Law 52 of 2016 (amended by Law 254 of 2021) requires every legal entity to maintain accounting records and supporting documentation for at least five years. These records — or copies — must be provided to the resident agent by April 30 each year. Failure to comply can result in fines ranging from US$5,000 to US$1,000,000 and potential suspension of corporate rights. Our package takes care of this entire process for you, ensuring records are organized, submitted on time, and properly retained.
No. Expanship is a privately owned company. We are not a government agency, department, registry or regulator, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting for the Government of the Republic of Panama or the Public Registry of Panama. We advise you, prepare and coordinate your paperwork, and handle your company's annual compliance on your behalf. Whether a filing is accepted, and when, is decided by those authorities alone.
The annual government fee, which is set by the Panama authorities, not by us, and passed on at cost, plus our own work: preparing and coordinating your filings, keeping your registered agent and registered office in place, and handling your company's annual compliance on your behalf.
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