Benefits & Incentives

A fiscal and operational framework designed to maximize the competitiveness of your company in the global market.

Why ZFLC

A Platform of Unique Benefits

Zona Franca Las Cabras offers investors, entrepreneurs and professionals an exceptional set of advantages ranging from tax incentives to immigration facilities, all within Panama's legal framework.

Panama's dollarized economy, combined with its geographical position and active trade agreements, makes ZFLC the most competitive option for operating in the Americas.

Consult Benefits
0% Income tax inside ZFLC
0% VAT in free zone
30 Years property tax exemption
2% Complementary tax rate
Benefit Categories

Available Incentives

Three pillars of benefits covering all the needs of your operation and your workforce.

01

Immigration Incentives

  • Permanent Residency for qualified investors, executives and experts from the start of operations
  • Temporary Residency for up to 2 years with option for permanence for specialized personnel
  • Special Visas with simplified procedures for teachers, students, researchers and digital nomads
  • One-Stop Window with personalized support for all immigration procedures
02

Operational Benefits

  • Access to both oceans reducing import and export logistics costs
  • 24/7 customs services with continuous uninterrupted processing
  • Comprehensive security through certified video surveillance and access protocols
  • Productive linkage with local and regional suppliers
  • Dollarized economy eliminating exchange rate risks
03

Tax Incentives

  • Exemption from interest withholding and stamp taxes
  • Property tax exemption of up to 30 years for developers
  • Preferential rate: 2% complementary tax
  • Rate of 0.5% on share capital
  • Free movement of goods with duty-free re-export
Comparison

ZFLC vs. Standard Regime

The difference in tax burden between operating within Zona Franca Las Cabras versus Panama's ordinary tax regime is significant.

Tax / Charge Inside ZFLC Standard Regime Savings
Income Tax (ISR) 0% 25% – 35% Up to 35%
Import Tax 0% 2% – 15% Up to 15%
ITBMS (VAT) 0% 7% 7%
Property Tax 0% (up to 30 years) 2% annually Up to 30 years
Complementary Tax 2% Standard regime Preferential rate
Share Capital 0.5% Standard regime Significant reduction
Interest Withholding Exempt Applies Fully exempt
Additional Advantage

Dollarized Economy

Panama uses the US dollar as its official currency, eliminating exchange rate risk for international operations and simplifying accounting and financial planning.

This monetary stability, combined with ZFLC's tax benefits, creates an exceptionally favorable environment for foreign direct investment.

  • Free capital movement without restrictions
  • No exchange controls or restrictive monetary regulations
  • Top-tier international banking system
  • Consolidated economic and political stability
  • Legal framework friendly to foreign investment
  • 23 active free trade agreements

Global Access from Panama

With 23 international trade agreements and access to two oceans, your company at ZFLC has direct connectivity with the world's main markets.

🇵🇦 Panama — Hub of the Americas
Free Re-export All goods admitted to the Free Zone can be freely re-exported to any international market without payment of additional duties or commercial restrictions.
Next Step

Ready to take advantage of these benefits?

Our team will advise you without obligation on how your company can establish itself at Zona Franca Las Cabras and begin enjoying all these incentives.

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