21/10/2026
Panama Moves Forward in International Tax Cooperation 🇵🇦🌎
A noteworthy development for anyone following Panama’s business and investment environment.
On October 9, 2026, the EU decided to remove Panama from Annex I of its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. The EU cited concrete reforms by the Panamanian authorities, including measures aimed at strengthening economic substance and bringing the country’s tax framework closer to international good-governance standards.
This matters because being listed under Annex I could lead EU Member States to apply defensive tax or administrative measures and enhanced scrutiny to certain transactions involving the jurisdiction. With Panama’s removal from Annex I, those measures will also be lifted.
For Panama, this is another step toward strengthening its position as a jurisdiction engaged in international cooperation and transparency. The country is also continuing its work on information exchange and will undergo an in-depth review by the Global Forum. 🌎🤝
At Mundo Expert, we follow these developments closely because changes in the international regulatory environment can matter when planning business structures, investments, real estate and banking relationships in Panama. 🇵🇦
📩 If you are considering Panama for your business or investment plans, speak with our team to understand the current environment and your options.
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