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Article #437: Panama Banks: Safe, Secure, Stable

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Panama was once listed as a "non for the banking client that requires a
cooperative tax haven" but the small number of different options for their
country has worked hard to shed itself of business. There are three types of
that rogue image. If you are interested accounts that you can get at a Panama
in a Panama bank, you should educate bank including; merchant accounts,
yourself about the policies, procedures, personal accounts and business accounts.
risks and benefits involved in doing Non-resident Panama bank customers can
business with a Panama bank. have Internet account access set up by
Panama has recently tightened its the bank's management in order to access
anti-money laundering laws and has any necessary account information and in
created a banking system that is order to transfer funds to and from your
extremely private and highly competitive, Panama bank. It is also easy to apply for
but it is monitored well by the and receive a debit, ATM or credit card
international offshore banking community. from a Panama bank to make access to your
Doing business with a bank in Panama is money even easier.
generally hassle free. You can rest The majority of banks in Panama require
assured that your assets are being that their potential customers have an
managed in a reputable and safe banking initial minimum deposit which can be as
jurisdiction. low as $1000 USD. Many banks also require
Before the major reforms of the mid that each account must maintain a minimum
1990s, Panama was home to over 150 balance in order to avoid costly fees.
offshore banks, but that number has been If you decide that a Panama bank is for
trimmed to around 80 banks. The remaining you, you are able to choose many options.
banks must adhere to strict banking and You can open a personal account or you
privacy regulations while at the same can takes steps to incorporate an IBC or
time ensuring that illegal activities are an offshore company. Be prepared to show
not allowed to happen. your personal information and verify your
Banks in Panama have many advantages over identity by providing a notarized copy of
banks in other offshore jurisdictions. your passport, reference letters and a
The only type of monies that are taxable drivers license or equivalent photo id.
in the Republic of Panama are those that Only you can decide if opening one of the
are generated outside of the country. If many available accounts at a Panama bank
you choose to incorporate your business is for you, but you can rest assured that
in Panama, but you decide to conduct your Panama is no longer the place for shady
business elsewhere, you can deposit all business dealings. The Panama bank system
of your assets and earning into your has been cleaned up and offers savvy
Panama bank without being responsible for customers the opportunity to keep their
paying local taxes on your money. money in a safe account while watching it
Panama banks offer many banking services grow with little tax burden.






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