Morgan & Morgan submitted its Annual Sustainability Report 2024.
Panamá, August 31, 2025. Morgan & Morgan submitted before the United Nations Organization (UN) Forum its Sustainability Report 2024, a document that provides relevant information on its processes, sustainability strategy, and achievements for the 2021 year and its significant economic, environmental, and social impacts. As a company adhering to the United Nations Global Compact, this report constitutes
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Regulatory Update on Immigration Matters: Transit Visa for Nationals of Haiti and Cuba.
Repeal of the Tourist Transit Visa for Haitian Nationals. Executive Decree No. 22 of August 25th, 2025, published in the Official Gazette on August 25th, 2025, extends the validity of Executive Decree No. 162 of December 19th, 2022, as amended by Executive Decree No. 30 of March 27th, 2023, which establishes the Transit Visa for Passengers or Crew
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New obligations for insurance sector participants in Panama regarding personal data protection.
The Superintendence of Insurance and Reinsurance of Panama (“SIRP”) issued Agreement No. 5 dated July 17, 2025, which was published on August 5, 2025, in the Official Gazette (the “Agreement 5”), and which establishes new obligations for insurance sector participants in Panama regarding personal data protection: This agreement applies to all insurance companies, sales agents,
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Panama Establishes Procedure to Verify Authenticity of Medical Certificates of Incapacity
Panama, August 21, 2025. By means of Executive Decree No. 17 dated August 11, 2025, the Government of Panama has established the regulatory framework for the procedure to verify the authenticity of Medical Certificates of Incapacity. The purpose of this regulation is to ensure proper management, monitoring, control, and traceability of such certificates, thereby strengthening the
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Morgan & Morgan outstands in Chambers Latin America 2026.
Panama, August 23, 2024. Once again, Morgan & Morgan consolidates its position as the leading law firm in Panama in Chambers Latin America Guide 2026, the key reference point of Latin American top law firms. The firm achieved 18 top individual rankings in 7 practice areas, the highest number for a Panamanian law firm. The
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A six-month extension is granted to expired Venezuelan passports in the Republic of Panama.
Executive Decree No. 20 of August 8th, 2025, published in the Official Gazette on August 8th, 2025, extends the validity of Executive Decree No. 188 of October 3rd, 2024, which established temporary measures to recognize the validity of expired passports of Venezuelan citizens within Panamanian territory. Validity: Under this Decree, expired Venezuelan passports are recognized as valid for
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Chambers & Partners 2025 Fintech Global Guide: Panama
Panama, August 13, 2025. For the second consecutive year, our team comprised of partners Kharla Aizpurua O. and Roberto Vidal, and international associate Miguel Arias – had the honor of contributing to the Panama chapter of the Chambers & Partners 2025 Fintech Global Guide. In the “Law and Practice” section, our team provides a valuable analysis on fintech policies, business
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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
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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
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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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