The principle of reverse solicitation allows financial services companies to offer their services to clients in foreign jurisdictions without requiring a local license or presence, as long as the client initiates the contact. This is especially relevant for cross-border financial transactions conducted via online platforms, where regulations vary between countries.
In Panama, the legal framework for complex financial products is primarily outlined in Law Decree No. 1 of 1999 and further amendments, including Law No. 67 of 2011. According to Article 58 of this framework, securities traded through correspondent relationships are not considered to be offered in Panama, provided the firm does not promote these securities locally and the transactions are completed outside Panama.
Currently, there are no restrictions in Panama on foreign companies accepting Panamanian clients, as long as the engagement is initiated by the client and no promotional activities take place in Panama. This allows foreign companies to serve Panamanian residents under the principle of reverse solicitation without violating local laws.
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 of 2012 – allows the […]
As of October 12, 2025, Executive Decree No. 17 of August 11, 2025, entered into force, establishing clear regulations for the issuance and verification of medical leave certificates. The purpose of this decree is to ensure that every period of medical leave is properly documented and verifiable, thereby discouraging employees from submitting false or irregular […]
When hiring a new employee, it is essential for every employer to consider that our labor law stipulates that if the employer terminates the contract before the scheduled start date of the employment relationship, they must compensate the worker for the damages caused, which cannot be less than one month’s salary, except in contracts agreed […]
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