Short term rental operators in Costa Rica must navigate a complex web of tax filings and tourism registrations to remain..
Category: Law
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..
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..
Panama Consumer Agency Reports 436 Pensionado Discount Violations Lead By Restaurants
Panama’s primary consumer protection authority has documented hundreds of cases this year where businesses failed to provide legally mandated discounts..
Panama Now Allows Foreigners to Use Photos of Passports and more for ID Checks
Travelers and Expats in Panama can now enjoy a more streamlined experience thanks to a new decree allowing the use..
Special Expat Panama Traveler Passport Grants Visa Free Access to 78 Countries
The government of Panama offers a unique travel document that provides significant global mobility without requiring citizenship change. Known as..
When Can You Get Your New Drivers License in Panama
Obtaining a driver’s license is a significant milestone, and for those in Panama, there are exciting changes on the horizon…
Panama Considers Expanding Senior Citizen and Pensionado Discounts
A subcommittee of the National Assembly‘s Economy and Finance is analyzing the unification of three projects aimed at improving benefits..