Flat Annual
Corporate Franchise Tax
The only tax paid
by Panama Corporations (or Foundations) is the flat annual corporate
franchise tax of US$300.
According to the
Law, the corporate franchise tax payment deadlines are as follows:
Incorporation
Date ..................Tax Payment Deadline
From 1 of January to 30 of June 30 : July 15
From 1 of July to 31 of December 31 : January 15
Late Payment
Penalty:
If the flat annual
corporate franchise tax ("taza unica") is not paid on
or before the due dates mentioned above, the entity be charged
a late penalty of US$50.00 per year that the tax is not paid.
Second Late
Payment Penalty:
If the flat annual
corporate franchise tax ("taza unica") is not paid after
1 "deadline" period, the entity will be charged a second
late penalty of US$300 for every additional "deadline"
period missed thereafter, a US$300 late fee will be incurred.
The above applies
to all "entities" (corporations, foundations, or trusts)
registered at the public registry of Panama.