Trump Ocean Club International Hotel and Tower officially opened July
2011, but luxurious upgrades and additions to the site continue today.
If Donald Trump was betting that the number of U.S. and European
retirees in Panama was on the rise, then he was right. Panama is
welcoming retirees with open arms, offering pensionado visas (visas for
residency in Panama, allowing retirees to stay here any length of time
and offering discounts on pharmaceuticals, restaurants, and travel).
U.S. investors are examining offshore investments more than ever, as
the U.S. economy maintains its economic instability. You have to look at
investments pay a rate higher than inflation. For medium- to long-term
investment, is offshore (Panama) real or a trending investment
opportunity?
It’s real. Panama’s investment atmosphere is strong and holding, even
during a time of economic uncertainty for most of the world. In fact,
analysts predict a growth of 6.8% in 2013.*
The Government of Panama (GOP) obtained investment grade rating in
2010 for the country. That means the three most relied-upon
international credit agencies indicated confidence in the GOP’s ability
to manage debt.
Panama does not have one set of regulations for domestic investors
and another for foreign investors. And because Panama’s legal currency
is the U.S. dollar, currency conversion here is not an issue.
Panama offers tax incentives for foreign manufacturers, and there is
no tax on income earned outside of Panama for private individuals. There
are no taxes on savings or Fixed Deposits (FDs, or Certificates of
Deposit).
You do not have to be a legal resident of Panama or even physically
present in Panama to receive portfolio management services that include
various investment options in Panama.
So, what types of offshore investing opportunities are available in
Panama and what type of knowledge-based decisions should you and your
wealth manager make regarding investment in this dynamic Latin American
country? Here are just a few that will pique your interest:
Tourism
With a minimum investment of $50,000 in Panama’s tourism industry, you can receive a 20-year exemption on import taxes, a 20-year exemption on real estate taxes, and if your business is located in one of several specially designated zones, you can receive a 15-year exemption on your income taxes.
Timber
Money is growing on trees down here. Panama Teak Forestry held its 2013 conference in January, where they introduced additional opportunities in Panama’s growing tropical timber harvesting. This organization has, after steady management and development, positioned itself to be a stock holder’s haven. The minimum investment is 10 shares.
Real Estate
Real estate investments in Panama continue to turn a profit because the country’s international business development is booming. Much of the Caribbean coast is still undeveloped, an enticement for investors in short- or long-term rental property development.
Mutual Funds
Panama mutual funds offer diverse investment opportunities with tax-free dividends, tax-free capital gains, appealing fund management costs and healthy investment returns.
Rare Strategic Metals
Select groups of physical metals used in technological and military applications. Panama offers a unique opportunity to own, and store this extremely valuable asset.
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