The Social Security Fund launches “MI RETIRO SEGURO” tool and extends the deadline until August 2026 for the transition to the new pension system.
Panama, August 7, 2025. By means of Resolution No. 474-2025-D.G. dated August 4, 2025, the Social Security Fund has enabled, as of August 6, 2025, the digital tool “MI RETIRO SEGURO”, available at the website https://micajadigital.css.gob.pa. This platform allows insured individuals to digitally calculate and compare their old-age pension, based on their individual account, in order
- Published in Labor Law_news, News
Update of Address Information for Foreign Nationals
The National Immigration Authority (SNM), through an official statement, has established the strict enforcement of Executive Decree No. 320 of August 8th, 2008, which regulates Law Decree No. 3 of February 22nd, 2008, in accordance with Title X, Article 313, Paragraph 7, of the Administrative Immigration Infractions and Sanctions. In compliance with this regulation, it is mandatory for
- Published in Ivette Gonzalez, Albalira Montúfar, Carolina Tejada, Immigration Law_news, News, Patricia Henderson
Recent and Important News about the BVI Beneficial Owner Registry
As you know, as of this year all BVI Business Companies and Limited Partnerships are required to file details of the beneficial owners at the BVI Registry of Corporate Affairs. The BVI government has done an excellent job in not allowing persons without a “legitimate interest” to obtain registered information on the beneficial owners of
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Morgan & Morgan´s Private Wealth Law team top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025.
Panama, July 24, 2025. For the tenth consecutive year Morgan & Morgan has been designated a “Band 1” Law Firm in Panama in the Private Wealth Law section of Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025, a publication aimed at the international private wealth market and estate planning and a key reference point of the world´s
- Published in Fernando Boyd, Laura Barrios, Luis Manzanares, Luis Miguel Hincapie, News, Raul Castro, Roberto Lewis
In-Depth: Shipping Law, Panamá
Panama, July 14, 2025. Morgan & Morgan contributed to In-Depth: Shipping Law (formerly The Shipping Law Review). Partner Juan David Morgan Jr., head of the Shipping and Admiralty Litigation practice group, authored the Panama Chapter of this guide. The publication aims to provide those involved in handling cross-border shipping disputes with an overview of the
- Published in Juan David Morgan Jr, News
Mandatory Update Campaign for the Single Taxpayer Registry (RUC)
Through Resolution No. 201-4488 dated June 4, 2025, published in Official Gazette No. 30302 on June 17, 2025, the General Directorate of Revenue (DGI) of the Ministry of Economy and Finance has launched a mandatory campaign to update information in the Single Taxpayer Registry (RUC), under the following conditions: All individual and legal entity taxpayers registered or required to register
- Published in Angelica Ortiz, Jose Rafael Reyes, News, Taxation_news
Morgan & Morgan advised Venasty Assets Corp. in the negotiation of an agreement to subscribe shares that represent a controlling interest in Grupo Bandelta Holding Corp., parent company of Banco Delta
Panama, June 30, 2025. Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel to Venasty Assets Corp., a Panamanian investment group led by Juan E. Melillo and Sergi Lucas Fernández, in connection with the negotiation and signing of a private share subscription agreement through which Venasty agreed to subscribe a majority stake in Grupo Bandelta Holding Corp.
- Published in expertise, Banking Law, Francisco Arias, Mergers & Acquisitios, Miguel Arias_exp, Monica Moreno
Morgan & Morgan advised Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG on the establishment of its representative office in Panama.
Panama, July 30, 2025. Morgan & Morgan advised Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG, a Swiss entity specializing in private banking and wealth management, throughout the process of obtaining its Representative Banking License from the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP). This license enables the bank to establish a representative office in Panama and carry out activities
- Published in Banking and Finance_news, expertise, Katia Pallares, Miguel Arias_exp, Roberto Vidal
Chambers Corporate Immigration Global Practice Guide 2025: Panama.
Panama, June 30, 2025. Morgan & Morgan’s Immigration Law team, comprised of partner Albalira Montufar, senior associates Patricia Henderson and Carolina Tejada, and associate Ivette González, contributed to the Panama chapter of Chambers Corporate Immigration Practice Guide 2025, the third edition of this guide globally. Our analysis offers an expert opinion on corporate immigration policies in Panama, including main labor and investment
- Published in Albalira Montúfar, Carolina Tejada, Immigration Law, Ivette Gonzalez, News, Patricia Henderson, Yaneth Barrera
Morgan & Morgan Recognized as the Best Company in Its Sector for Attracting and Retaining Talent in Panama
Panama, June 27, 2025. For the second consecutive year, Merco Talento has recognized Morgan & Morgan as the top company in its sector for attracting and retaining talent in Panama. The ranking was based on input from employees, university students, job seekers, citizens, HR experts, academics, and union leaders. In addition to these evaluations, a
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