Foreign nationals seeking residency in Panama must deposit $200,000 into a specially licensed local bank. The mandate is a core..
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Get Your Costa Rica Residency Card at the Bank Starting Now
Costa Rica’s immigration authority and its state bank have signed a new five-year agreement to streamline services for foreign residents…
Short Term Rental Costa Rica Tax Compliance Guide
Short term rental operators in Costa Rica must navigate a complex web of tax filings and tourism registrations to remain..
Costa Rica Migration Simplifies DIMEX Process to Clear Backlog
Costa Rica’s General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners (DGME) has temporarily simplified requirements for issuing, renewing, and replacing foreign residency..
Panama’s Fixed Legal Fees for Residency and More – What Expats Must Know
Expatriates in Panama now have a definitive answer to questions about legal costs. The country’s Supreme Court of Panama enforces..
Panama City Taxpayers Final Week for 10% Municipal Tax Discount
The Municipality of Panama is reminding taxpayers in the capital district that this week is their last chance to secure..
US May Consider Panama for Visa Waiver Program
Panama’s top diplomat said the United States may consider the country for its Visa Waiver Program after a meeting with..
Costa Rica Luxury Property Tax Deadline January 15
Property owners in Costa Rica must declare and pay the 2026 Luxury Home Tax by Wednesday, January 15. The Ministry..
Panama Tax Authority Sets December 31 Deadline for Mandatory Registry RUC Update
Panama’s General Directorate of Revenue is enforcing a mandatory update to the national taxpayer database. All individuals and companies registered..
Some Migrants in Panama Face Lonely Holiday Season Far From Home
Thousands of migrants living in Panama are navigating a holiday season marked by separation and longing instead of family unity…