Living in Panama as an American: cost, visas, and taxes in 2026
Costs, visa paths, and U.S./Panama tax rules for Americans moving to Panama in 2026 — budgets, residency options, and filing traps.
Panama offshore bank accounts: how to open one in 2026

Panama offshore banking in 2026 is possible but requires a clean file, clear source of funds, and the right bank fit.
Best Second Residency Programs in Latin America: Panama, Paraguay, and Beyond
Compare residency routes in Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay, Mexico, and Costa Rica for taxes, costs, and citizenship.
How to Pay Zero Tax in Panama: A Step-by-Step Guide for US Entrepreneurs
Step-by-step guide for U.S. entrepreneurs to legally minimize taxes by using Panama’s territorial system, residency, Panama S.A., and U.S. exclusions.
Tax-Free Countries in the Americas: From Panama to Paraguay and Beyond
Overview of tax-free and territorial-tax countries in the Americas, residency paths, investment costs, banking and US tax considerations.
Portugal NHR, Panama Friendly Nations & More: Best Residency Programs Compared
Explore and compare the best residency programs, including tax benefits and mobility options in Portugal, Panama, and Malta.
Is Residency in Panama Right for You?
September 10, 2015 by Bobby Casey When considering the various options for internationalizing your life, the question of “where” is always at the top of that list. However, “where” can have many variations in meaning, depending on your personal situation. For example; Where should I live? Where should I establish foreign residency? Where should I […]
Offshore Strategy: Step One
June 9, 2015 by Bobby Casey Nearly every day of the week I get a call or email from readers asking me, “I am just starting out with internationalizing my life – what do you think I should do first?” I cannot answer this question in broad strokes as everyone’ situation is different. We consider […]
Hotels are Big Business in Panama: Now You May be able to Participate

by Brian Koslow, Panama Unicorn With the hospitality sector of Panama‘s economy expanding from the steady increase in business tourism, medical tourism, shopping tourism, cruise ship tourism and about to get another big boost from the new convention center, it may be a good time to see how you can get involved. Notably, Panama‘s hotels have been steadily raising […]
Are you the Oblivious, the Informed Sloth, or the Thinking Action-Taker?
Happy Friday the 13th, There are 3 types of people living in the world today: The Oblivious. This person lives in a rut. He works 8-5, watches American Idol at night, drinks beer watching Sportscenter on the weekends, and repeats week after week. The Informed Sloth. This person watches the news. He is educated. He […]