Morgan & Morgan achieved the highest number of rankings for Panama in Chambers Latin America.

Panama, September 3, 2021. Morgan & Morgan has achieved the highest number of rankings for Panama in Chambers Latin America Guide 2022, the key reference point of Latin American top law firms. The directory has assigned the firm twenty rankings in seven practice areas, the highest number for a Panamanian law firm. This year, the

The Ministry of Health unifies the requirements for entry into the country for people coming from the United Kingdom, South Africa, India or South America.

The Ministry of Health (hereinafter “MINSA” for its acronym in Spanish) through Executive Decree No. 589 of April 29, 2021 (hereinafter the “Decree”), unifies in a single text the regulations for the entry to Panama for people coming from the United Kingdom, the Republic of South Africa, India or South America as follow: As of 12:01

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Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Davivienda Salvadoreño, S.A. in a US$39.5 million financing to companies that are part of the Premium Restaurant Brands group.

Panama, April 23, 2021. Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Davivienda Salvadoreño, S.A. (the “Bank”), of Colombian Grupo Empresarial Bolívar, which also has operations in Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Miami, in a US$39,500,000.00 financing granted in favor of certain companies part of the Premium Restaurant Brands Group (the “Group”), as well as in

Nueva Ley de Amnistía Tributaria en Panamá

6 de abril de 2021 Con la intención de contribuir a la reactivación de la economía nacional, se publica en la Gaceta oficial 29256-A la Ley 208 de 6 de abril de 2021 que a grandes rasgos comprende entre otros temas los siguientes: Contribuyentes morosos Pueden acogerse a la amnistía los contribuyentes ya sean personas

The United States Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) of 2021

Fanny Evans, Senior Associate, Morgan & Morgan What is the CTA? The CTA was enacted on January 1st, 2021 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act to prevent the use of companies to evade anti-money laundering rules or to hide other illegal activities. Under the CTA companies will be required to report information regarding

The Ministry of Health establishes measures for entry into the national territory for people coming from South America due to New Strain of COVID-19.

The Ministry of Health (MINSA), through Executive Decree No. 260 of March 29, 2021 (hereinafter the “Decree”), and due to the new strain of P1 Sars Cov-2 (COVID-19) has informed certain measures applicable to all persons coming from, who have stayed in or transited through any country in South America, as follows: As of 12:01

Morgan & Morgan Pro Bono program repeats international recognition

Panama, March 3, 2021. For the eight year in a row, Morgan & Morgan has received the “Leading Lights” recognition in Latin America for the firm´s Pro Bono program. In Panama, only Morgan & Morgan achieved this status, sharing honors with other high-caliber firms across the region. This distinction is granted annually by Latin Lawyer,

COVID-19 vaccination registration for foreigners

As of February 12, 2021, the National Authority for Government Innovation enabled the COVID-19 vaccination registration for all foreigners who are living in Panama. To complete the registration, you must follow these steps. Step 1. Enter the following link. https://vacunas.panamasolidario.gob.pa/vacunas_menu/   Step 2. You must select one of the following options. a. For permanent resident,

Immigration and labor immigration regime for companies with EMMA license

Executive Decree No. 33 of February 4th, 2021 (hereinafter, the “Decree”), published in the electronic Official Gazette on February 5th, 2021, regulates Law 159 of August 31, 2020 (hereinafter, the “Law”), which created the Special Regime for the Establishment and Operation of Multinational Companies for the Provision of Services Related to Manufacturing (EMMA). In relation

The National Immigration Authority extends the validity of documents, due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Resolution number 636 of January 27th, 2021 issued by the National Immigration Authority (“SNM”), and published in the Official Gazette on February 1st, 2021 establishes an additional extension of documents, due to the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, namely: • An extension until June 30th, 2021 in the validity of any identification document issued by