Most housing in Panama is made of cement, cement block and a zinc roof. By using those simple building materials you get a sturdy house that is impervious to bugs, mildew, or fire. Concrete Construction Which is why cement is the typical building material of all of Latin America. It is also Read More
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Know Thy Self – Deciding to Retire in Panama
The other day, Betsy and I gave a driving tour of Puerto Armuelles to a couple of ex-pat Americans who have been renting in Boquete for the past year and a half. They said that the house that they have been renting in Boquete is being sold. They are now looking around & weighing their options, Read More
Panama May Keep Its Secret Tax Haven Status
April 13, 2013 Hold The Presses! Last week I said that Panama was off the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) grey list and was now on its white list. This was because Panama had promised to reveal the real owners of Panama corporation bearer shares. Proposed Bill Read More
Robin Gives His Top 5 Reasons For Retiring In Panama
If you are considering moving or retiring to Panama, you may find this helpful. In this video Robin Sare lists his reasons for retiring in Panama. Transcription below Robin and his wife Diana bought their property in Puerto Armuelles Panama about 6 years ago. The last 2 years they have Read More
Panama Is On The List Of Best Places to Retire Overseas
March 23, 2012 US News and World Report recently published an article called, "18 Best Places to Retire Overseas" Panama Is Number 1 On The List. According to the US News and World Report article: When choosing a place to spend your retirement years, the cost of living is important. But it Read More
Noriega Returns to Panama!
November 16, 2011 It is up to France to decide. But Noriega may finally serve his sentence for murdering 3 people in Panama during his 6 year military dictatorship. The United Staes has granted its approval for the extradition of the former Panamanian strongman Manuel Antonio Noriega to Read More
Visa Types in Panama
Not sure what visa type you need to enter Panama? Whether you're looking to retire, work remotely, or get married, there is a visa option for you. Here is a quick overview of the visa types in Panama so you can start planning your move! We’ll discuss: General Requirements and Documents Read More
Panama Celebrates Its Independence Days
The first of 5 Independence-related holidays in November is on November 3. All 5 of those celebrations are collectively known as Fiestas Patrias. November 3rd is called Separation Day. It is the day, in 1903, that Panama gained independence from Columbia. Normally, there are parades. People Read More
A US Citizen in Panama? You Can Vote US Elections
This post is for US Citizens who will be in Panama (or anywhere overseas) on an election day. Did you suddenly realize you didn't ask for an absentee ballot? No worries. You can vote in US Elections from Panama, or from anywhere overseas. How To Request An Absentee Ballot Votefromabroad.org Read More
Should You Form A Panama Corporation? Pros & Cons
February 14, 2020 A heads up, when you buy property in Panama. Many lawyers will urge you to create a corporation first. Often this course of action is presented as the only option. But it isn’t. In the case of Americans, forming a corporation can be a big disadvantage. You do not need Read More
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