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New Law on tax amnesty in Panama: corporations and private interest foundations
Alvaro Tomas, partner and Vice President of Operations of the Fiduciary Unit of Morgan & Morgan The Panamanian government has issued Law 99 of October 11, 2019, which establishes a General Tax Amnesty Law (“Amnesty”) that includes the elimination, for a limited period, of the penalties and surcharges caused by non-payment of the obligations with
- Published in 2019, Alvaro Tomas, Estate Planning_news, Press Room, Publications
Regulations on Accounting Records for offshore companies
In order to comply with the international guidelines regarding corporate transparency, the government of Panama enacted Law 52 of October 27, 2016 in the Official Gazette, which establishes the obligation for Panamanian companies and other entities to maintain accounting records, financial records and supporting documentation of all transactions that took place during the last five
- Published in 2019, Corporate Services_news, Estate Planning_news, News
Belize: Intellectual Property Prohibition
Naim Musa, Managing Director, Morgan & Morgan, Belize office Pursuant to the International Business Companies (Intellectual Property Asset Prohibition) Regulations, 2019 and related legislation, companies incorporated under the International Business Companies Act of Belize (IBCs) shall not acquire, hold own or deal with any Intellectual Property Asset as follows: • IBCs incorporated on or before
- Published in 2019, Estate Planning_news, Musa Naim, Press Room, Publications
The Bahamas: Economic Substance Legislation
Fanny Evans, associate at Morgan & Morgan The Bahamas has passed legislation requiring that certain legal entities carrying on relevant activities have to demonstrate adequate economic substance in said jurisdiction. The beneficial owners of any company or limited partnership incorporated, registered or continued in The Bahamas should be aware of this legislation and consider how
- Published in 2019, Corporate Services_news, Estate Planning_news, Fanny Evans, Press Room, Publications
BVI: Economic Substance Legislation
Fanny Evans, associate at Morgan & Morgan The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has passed legislation requiring certain legal entities carrying on relevant activities to demonstrate adequate economic substance in the BVI. The owners of any company or limited partnership registered or incorporated in the BVI should be aware of this legislation and consider how they
- Published in 2019, Estate Planning_news, Fanny Evans, News
Morgan & Morgan distinguished as a Panamanian top law firm in Chambers Latin America 2019
Panama, September 25, 2018. Morgan & Morgan and sixteen attorneys of the firm were recognized in the Chambers Latin America 2019, guide of the best lawyers and law firms across 20 countries of Central America, the Caribbean, South America and Mexico. The firm has been ranked in the first Bands within the areas of Banking
- Published in 2018, Banking and Finance_news, Banking Law_publi, Energy and Natural Resources_news, Energy_publi, Estate Planning, Estate Planning_news, Intellectual Property_news, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Dispute Resolution_news, Mergers & Acquisitios, Mergers and Acquisitions_news, News, Projects, Projects_news, Real Estate, Real Estate_news, Securities and Capital Markets, Securities and Capital Markets_news, Shipping and Admiralty Ligitation, Shipping and Admiralty Litigation_news, Simon Tejeira
Morgan & Morgan contributed in the Chambers & Partners Private Wealth Guide 2019
Partners Roberto Lewis, Raul Castro, Luis Manzanares and Fernando Boyd contributed with the Panama chapter of Chambers & Partners Private Wealth Guide 2019. The guide provides expert legal commentary on the key issues for high net worth individuals and covers the important developments in twenty-seven jurisdictions, including Panama. The complete guide is available here.
- Published in 2018, Estate Planning_news, Fernando Boyd, Luis Manzanares, News, Raul Castro, Roberto Lewis
Nestor J. Broce elected President of the Rotary Club Panama South
Nestor J. Broce, lawyer of Morgan & Morgan was sworn as president of the Rotary Club Panama South for the period 2018-2019. The Rotary Club Panama South is a civic group founded in 1971 by business and professional men and women engaged in implementing humanitarian services programs in the community. They channel their individual, personal
- Published in 2018, Estate Planning_news, Nestor Broce, News
Latin Lawyer highlighted Morgan & Morgan
Once again, Latin Lawyer 250 recommended Morgan & Morgan as the largest firm in Panama. “A large headcount and an established presence in the market gives Morgan & Morgan the manpower and experience required to guide some of Panama’s most significant transactions”, states the guide. This 2018 edition looks at each jurisdiction firm by firm
- Published in Banking and Finance_news, Corporate Services_news, Estate Planning_news, Immigration Law_news, Juan David Morgan Jr, Labor Law_news, Litigation and Dispute Resolution_news, Mercedes Grimaldo, News, Projects_news, Ricardo Aleman, Securities and Capital Markets_news, Ship Finance and Registration_news, Shipping and Admiralty Litigation_news
Morgan & Morgan recognized in the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide
For the second consecutive year, Morgan & Morgan was recognized as a leading firm-Band #1 in the second edition of Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide – Private Wealth Law section, a publication aimed at the international private wealth market and a key reference point of the world´s leading firms in terms of service
- Published in 2018, Corporate Services_news, Estate Planning_news, News, Roberto Lewis