Short Stay Visa as a Remote Worker (Digital Nomad)
The Government of the Republic of Panama, in response to the new modalities of work worldwide, among these, remote working, considered it appropriate to create this subcategory within the Non-Resident Visas. Executive Decree No. 198 of May 7th, 2021 (hereinafter, the “Decree”), published in the electronic Official Gazette on May 20th, 2021, creates the Short
- Published in Immigration Law_news, News
Who´s Who Legal recognizes Albalira Montufar as a Leading Immigration Lawyer in Panama
We are proud to announce that our partner Albalira Montufar was selected as Leading Immigration Lawyer in Panama byWho´s Who Legal (WWL) Central America 2021 edition, a comprehensive guide to the region’s legal market, including the most highly regarded firms and individuals across Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Ms. Montufar
- Published in Immigration Law_news, News
Terralex Cross-Border Data Protection Guide 2021
Partner Kharla Aizpurua Olmos contributed with the Panama chapter of the Terralex Cross-Border Data Protection Guide, a publication produced by members from around the globe of the Technology & Digital Business Industry Sector Team of Terralex. With the ever-changing technology and responding legislation, businesses must be prepared to handle a patchwork of data protection regulations. This guide
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IFLR1000 selects Kharla Aizpurúa Olmos as Women Leader in Panama
We are proud to announce that our partner Kharla Aizpurúa Olmos was selected as Women Leader in Panama by IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2021 edition, a supplement based on research for the IFLR1000, the guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers. The publication features 750 leading and most prominent female lawyers working in areas of
- Published in Banking and Finance_news, News
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
- Published in 2020, Data Protection_covid, Immigration Law_news, News
Morgan & Morgan in the Top 10 of the Patent Lawyer Magazine ranking
Panama, April 22, 2021. The Patent Lawyer Magazine, The Americas and the Caribbean Patent Rankings 2021 profiles Morgan & Morgan as one of the leading law firms in Panama in Patent Law. Morgan & Morgan has a complete Intellectual Property Departments in Panama specializing, among others, in the filing and registration of trademarks, service marks, slogans, trade names,
- Published in Intellectual Property_news, News
The Ministry of Health establishes new requirements for entry into the country for persons coming from South America due to New Strain of COVID-19.
The Ministry of Health (MINSA), through Executive Decree No. 486 of April 16, 2021 (hereinafter the “Decree”), modifies the measures established in Articles 1, 2 and 3 of Executive Decree No. 260 of March 29, 2021, which establishes measures for the entry into Panama of all persons coming from, who have stayed in or transited
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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
- Published in 2020, Data Protection_covid, Immigration Law_news, Labor and immigration_covid, News
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,
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
- Published in 2020, Immigration Law_news, Labor Law_news, News