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The latest edition of Latin Lawyer 250 describes our firm as an “Experienced top-tier firm” in Panama, and distinguished us as a highly recommended law firm for services in the following work areas: Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, and Corporate/M&A The guide notes that Alcogal receives glowing client recommendations, and indicates that “This is perhaps unsurprising given the emphasis …

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Partners Arturo Gerbaud and Eloy Alfaro B., and senior associate Patricia Cordero, provide expert legal commentary and analysis on the key developments and trends in Banking and Finance in Panama for the recently published Panamanian chapter of the 2021 Chambers Global Guide. The Banking & Finance Global Guide provides the latest legal information on the …

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Through Law No. 254 of 2021, amendments were introduced to Law 52 of 2016 (Law 52), regarding the obligation, for all legal entities organized under Panama law, to maintain accounting records and supporting documentation. Accounting records will be those that indicate, in a clear and precise manner, the operations of a legal entity, its assets, …

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Reminder | Since October 1, 2021, the legal term was restored for all foreigners who enter the national territory as tourists: The length of stay for tourists from the date of arrival is one (1) month. If the person wishes to stay longer, they must request an extension previously, which will be granted for periods …

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Alcogal team members recognized by Legal 500: Arturo Gerbaud – Leading Individual Jorge Federico Lee – Leading Individual Anibal Galindo – Leading Individual Eloy Alfaro B. – Leading Individual Raúl Borrell- Leading Individual Eduardo Gómez – Next Generation Partner Jaime Castillo – Next Generation Partner Rita de la Guardia – Rising Star Patricia Cordero – …

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The result of teamwork is evidenced once again in the latest Legal 500 rankings. The following teams stand out in Band 1: Banking and financeCapital marketsCorporate and M&ADispute resolutionReal Estate The firm is also featured in Band 2 for Projects and Energy and Band 3 for Shipping. Thanks to the trust of our clients and …

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Any foreigner who has obtained a provisional residence permit through the extraordinary migratory regularization process “Crisol de Razas” or through the general migratory regularization procedure, either for six (6) or ten (10) years, may request the permanent residence, provided that it meets the criteria established by Executive Decree No. 235 of September 15, 2021.

As of October 1, 2021, the legal term is reestablished for all foreigners who enter the national territory as tourists, which may not be longer than 90 days or three (3) months. Citizens of the United States and Canada are excepted, who will be allowed a period of 180 days or six (6) months.