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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

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Morgan & Morgan advised Sojitz Corporation on the acquisition of Petroautos, S.A., authorized Hyundai distributor in Panama.

Panama, June 11, 2025. Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel to Sojitz Corporation in the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Petroautos, S.A., the exclusive distributor of the Hyundai brand in Panama. With over 30 years of experience, Petroautos has established itself as one of the leading players in the Panamanian automotive sector,

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Morgan & Morgan advised Banco Davivienda Panamá in connection with the execution of an agreement seeking the integration of the operations of Scotiabank Panamá (the Bank of Nova Scotia) into Banco Davivienda Panamá.

Panama, January 6, 2025. Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel to Banco Davivienda Panamá in connection with the execution of an agreement seeking the integration of the operations of Scotiabank Panamá (the Bank of Nova Scotia) into Banco Davivienda Panamá.  In addition to the integration of Scotiabank Panama’s operations into Banco Davivienda Panama, Scotiabank’s

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New Law 446 which grants exemption of interest and surcharges payment on non-paid taxes obligations.

By means of Law 446 of October 28, 2024, published in Official Gazette No. 30149-C, a tax moratorium is granted that exempts the payment of interest and surcharges caused by non-paid taxes obligations, under the following conditions: Taxes included: Income Tax, Real Estate Tax, Operating Notice Tax, Tax on the Transfer of Movable Tangible Goods,

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Morgan & Morgan outstands in The Legal 500 Latin America 2025.

Panama, October 25, 2023. “Morgan & Morgan is a world-class law firm and, in addition to being the largest firm in Panama, has a group of terrific attorneys.” In number of ranked practices and individuals, Morgan & Morgan is Panama´s most recognized law firm in The Legal 500 Latin America 2025. With 40 individual rankings

Morgan & Morgan advised Platinum Brands, S.A. on acquisition of KFC and Dairy Queen assets in Panama.

Panama, May 31, 2024. Morgan & Morgan has advised Platinum Brands, S.A. (“PBSA”) on the acquisition of assets related to the operation of the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Dairy Queen franchises in the Republic of Panama, previously owned by Franquicias Panameñas, S.A. (“FPSA”). As part of this transaction, PBSA has assumed the operation of

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WSG Tax Guide: Navigating Tax Law Policies in Latin America.

Panama, January 5, 2024. The World Services Group (WSG) Tax Group has published Navigating Tax Law Policies in Latin America, a country-by-country Guide that provides detailed insights, updates and trends on important laws and policies throughout the region. The Guide focuses on four major areas of interest including: income taxes, trading taxes/rules, OECD/international tax rules

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Morgan & Morgan advised Grupo Estrella with an acquisition finance and acquisition agreement related to a project in the energy sector.

Panama, December 6, 2023. Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel to Grupo Estrella in relation to an acquisition finance and acquisition agreement whereby through a newly incorporated Panamanian special purpose vehicle and a United Kingdom special purpose vehicle they obtained financing from a syndicated term loan granted by certain local banks to then acquire

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Leaders League Rankings 2024: Corporate/M&A, Corporate Tax

Panama, October 20, 2023. Leaders League published its 2024 ranking for Corporate/M&A and Corporate Tax in Panama, and Morgan & Morgan ranks among the best law firms in the country in these practice areas as follows: Corporate/M&A: Leading firm. Corporate Tax: Excellent firm. Likewise, partners Francisco Arias, Inocencio Galindo, Carlos E. González R., Roberto Vidal, Ana Carolina Castillo, Aristides Anguizola y José

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Latin Lawyer 250, 2024: Highly Recommended

Panama, September 22, 2023.  Once again, Latin Lawyer 250, 2024 edition, recommended Morgan & Morgan in the areas of Banking and Finance and Corporate and M&A. Banking and Finance “Morgan & Morgan´s banking and finance department frequently represents lenders during project finance deals, credit facilities and refinancing transactions. This practice group also includes capital markets