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What is the company registry in Panama?
Public Registry of Panama
Vía España, Panamá, Panama
About Panama
The Panama Companies Registry is located in Panama City and was founded in 1913.
Panama officially the Republic of Panama is a country in Latin America at the southern end of Central America, bordering South America. The main language of Panama is Spanish which is spoken by 93% of the population with other languages such as English and Ngäbere spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Balboa (PAB). The population of Panama is over 4.34 million.
Panama Economy
The Real GDP in Panama is in the region of $159.908 billion with a GDP per capita of $35,900. Panama economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Panama are copper ore, ships, fish, bananas, refined petroleum.
Main Trading Partners of Panama
The leading export and import partners for Panama are:
Exports: China 17%, Japan 12%, South Korea 8%, US 5%, Spain 5%
Imports: China 20%, US 20%, Guyana 11%, Colombia 11%, Ecuador 9%
Panama Certificate of Incorporation
The Panama Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Panama Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Panama company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Panama register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Panama customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Panama Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Panama the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Panama Company Name
Panama Registration number
Panama Date of Incorporation
Panama Activity / Type of business
Panama Company Address
Panama Current status (active/inactive) and date status changed
Panama Founders, owners and key management
Panama Official representatives
Panama Registered capital
Panama Registrar’s details
Panama Shareholders
Panama Meetings reports
Do you need to register / sign up at the Panama Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Panama register to order, obtain and download registered documents..
Number of Registered Companies in Panama
There are over 940,000 companies registered in Panama.
Types of Companies in Panama
Businesses in Panama can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Sociedad Anónima is a Panama joint-stock company
Asociación General Panameña is General Panamanian Association
Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada Panameña is Panamanian limited liability partnership
Sociedad Civil Panameña is Panamanian civil soicety
Empresa Individual is a Panama individual entrepreneurship
Can you order a Panama Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Panama agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Panama accepts the Apostille Certificate for Panama Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Panama signed up to the Hague Convention on 4th August 1991.
What is the language(s) of the Panama Company Registry?
The Panama Company Register is in Spanish language only.
Panama Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Panama has 56 embassies abroad, as well as 68 consulates and three other representations.
Panama City, the capital of Panama, hosts 51 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 45 consulates and another two representations located in Panama.
Panama Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Panama. Our local partner is based in Panama City which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Panama including El Dorado and Boquete. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Panama Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Panama from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Panama Moody's rating: Baa1 (first obtained in 2019)
Panama Standard & Poors rating: BBB (first obtained in 2020)
Panama Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Panama Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Panama.
Panama Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Panama. Our specialist Panama skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Panama Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Panama Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Panama. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Panama Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Panama?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Panama?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Panama?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.