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Panama is currently debating Bill No. 641, which would establish economic substance requirements for entities of multinational groups receiving passive foreign-source income – including dividends, interest, royalties, and capital gains. At this stage, our recommendation to clients and businesses with Panamanian companies is clear: stay informed, but refrain from making…

At Chanis, our integrated Corporate and M&A core practice includes a strategic focus on international wealth preservation. We specialize in providing expert services and sophisticated advice concerning Panamanian Private Interest Foundations (PIFs). We position PIFs as premier, non-testamentary instruments essential for the strategic estate planning and succession goals of our…

Sometimes, partners who built a company together lose strategic alignment or simply wish to pursue different paths. Forcing a corporate coexistence when there are no longer common interests often leads to conflict, loss of focus, and destruction of value. A spin-off – a figure recognized in Panama under Law 85…