Concierge service for Panama Residency via Company Formation. You hire My Latin Life; local immigration specialists (and licensed counsel where required) file on your behalf. The deliverable: residency or visa status filed through local specialists — card or approval in your name — not advice, not a DIY packet.
Panama Residency via Company Formation
Since the Panama Friendly Nations visa changed in 2022, the path to Panama residency has narrowed — but it hasn’t closed. This lesser-known route uses Panama’s company formation rules to create a legitimate, lawyer-dependent path to residency for digital nomads and professionals who don’t have significant capital to invest.
The concept: you incorporate a Panamanian corporation and sponsor yourself as an employee. The result: a 2-year temporary residency permit with a direct path to permanent residency and eventually citizenship — with no investment minimum.
What happens after you pay
- Confirmation email — Stripe receipt and onboarding link within one business day.
- Onboarding — Document checklist and intake; your MLL contact introduced.
- Preparation — We review your file before travel or filing.
- Execution — Local specialists handle government submission; MLL coordinates.
- Delivery — Approved outcome or completed deliverable with status updates.
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| Quick Facts: Panama Residency via Company Formation | |
|---|---|
| Eligible Nationalities | Panama’s Friendly Nations list — approximately 50 countries including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and most of Europe |
| Investment Minimum | None |
| Initial Status | 2-year temporary residency permit |
| Path to Permanent Residency | Eligible to convert after 2 years |
| Path to Citizenship | Eligible to apply after 5 years total residency |
| Revenue Requirement | None — the corporation does not need to generate active revenue for the initial residency |
| MLL Service Fee | See checkout — — includes company formation, government fees, and lawyer fees |
What happens after you pay
- Confirmation email — Stripe receipt and onboarding link within one business day.
- Onboarding — Document checklist and intake; your MLL contact introduced.
- Preparation — We review your file before travel or filing.
- Execution — Local specialists handle government submission; MLL coordinates.
- Delivery — Approved outcome or completed deliverable with status updates.
Program Overview
Most Panama residency options now require significant investment — real estate, government bonds, or specific visa programs with high thresholds. This route has no investment minimum. You incorporate a Panamanian corporation and sponsor yourself as an employee of it; the corporation serves as the sponsoring entity for your residency application. It’s the most accessible route to Panama residency available for Friendly Nations citizens in 2026.
Key Benefits
- No investment minimum — the most accessible Panama residency route for Friendly Nations citizens
- 2-year temporary residency to start, with a clear path to permanent residency and citizenship
- No active revenue required from the corporation for your initial residency
- Tax residency certificate available as a temporary resident
- Spouses and dependent children can be included on the same application
How to Qualify
- Citizenship of a Friendly Nations country — approximately 50 countries; book a call to confirm yours qualifies
- Valid passport
- Clean criminal record
- All standard immigration documentation
Total Cost Overview
| Cost Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| MLL all-in fee (company formation, government fees, lawyer fees) | $9,500 |
| Ongoing annual corporation maintenance | Applies after the first year — MLL provides a full cost breakdown during your consultation call |
The No-Investment-Minimum Path to Panama
MLL forms your corporation and manages your residency filing — one all-in fee, licensed local lawyers throughout.
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Application Process
- Eligibility confirmation — MLL confirms your Friendly Nations citizenship qualifies before you commit.
- Company formation — MLL’s lawyers incorporate your Panamanian corporation.
- Employee sponsorship setup — you’re sponsored as an employee of the corporation, the basis for your residency filing.
- Residency filing — your temporary residency application is submitted with all required documentation.
- Residency granted — you receive a 2-year temporary residency permit.
The exact process and logistics may vary depending on your situation and current processing timelines. We confirm specifics during onboarding or your consultation.
What You Receive
- A Panamanian corporation — formed and registered, serving as your residency sponsor
- 2-year temporary residency permit — your initial immigration status in Panama
- Eligibility for a tax residency certificate — available once you hold temporary residency
- A documented path to permanent residency and citizenship — eligibility opens after 2 and 5 years respectively; these are separate future filings, not included in this purchase
What MLL Does
- Confirms your Friendly Nations eligibility before you commit to anything
- Forms your Panamanian corporation through licensed local lawyers
- Structures your employee sponsorship and prepares your residency filing
- Submits your application and tracks it through to residency approval
- Briefs you on ongoing corporate compliance and maintenance requirements
MLL is not advisory-only here. Compared to setting up a Panamanian corporation and structuring an employee-sponsorship residency filing yourself, you get licensed local lawyers, company formation, and government filings bundled into one all-in fee — company formation, government fees, and lawyer fees all included.
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Order the service if your country is on the Friendly Nations list, or book a call first to confirm eligibility.
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Who This Service Is Not For
- Citizens of countries not on the Friendly Nations list — this route is restricted to approximately 50 eligible nationalities; book a call to confirm your country qualifies before ordering.
- Anyone unwilling to maintain an active corporation — annual corporation maintenance fees apply after the first year; this is an ongoing legal entity, not a one-time filing.
- Anyone with a disqualifying criminal record — a clean criminal record is required for the residency filing.
After You Purchase
- Confirmation email — receipt and a document checklist within 1 business day.
- Eligibility review — MLL confirms your Friendly Nations citizenship and documentation.
- Company formation — your Panamanian corporation is incorporated.
- Residency filing — your employee-sponsorship residency application is submitted.
- Approval — MLL tracks your application and confirms once your 2-year temporary residency is granted, and briefs you on ongoing corporate maintenance requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my company need to actually generate revenue?
No active revenue is required for the initial residency. The corporation primarily serves as the sponsoring entity for your employee visa. MLL’s lawyers discuss ongoing compliance requirements with you on your consultation call.
Can I include my family?
Yes. Spouses and dependent children can be included as dependents on your residency application.
How much does this cost, all-in?
See checkout for pricing — this covers company formation, government fees, and lawyer fees. Annual corporation maintenance fees apply after the first year — MLL provides a full cost breakdown during your consultation call.
Is my country on the Friendly Nations list?
The list includes approximately 50 countries, including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and most of Europe. Book a call and MLL will confirm immediately.
What happens if my residency application is rejected?
Rejections are uncommon for properly structured Friendly Nations applications, and are usually tied to incomplete documentation or an unclear criminal record. MLL’s eligibility review before filing is designed to catch these issues in advance; if authorities do request more information, MLL helps correct and resubmit.
