Panama Company Annual Fees
With the Franchise Tax Built In
What it costs to keep a Panama company, in one figure: US$1,099 a year, with the US$300 Tasa Única franchise tax, the resident agent, the registered office, Law 52 accounting records and beneficial owner upkeep inside that price.
Sociedad Anónima (S.A.)
Standard
All-inclusive package covering your Panama S.A. franchise tax, resident agent, accounting records compliance, UBO registration, and all regulatory requirements
| Services | Standard |
|---|---|
Annual Compliance | |
| Payment of the annual US$300 franchise tax (Tasa Única) to the Dirección General de Ingresos, which is what keeps your company in good standing on the Public Registry. | Included |
| Ongoing resident agent services for your Panama S.A., ensuring regulatory filings, government correspondence, and AML compliance are handled on your behalf. | Included |
| Official Panama address for receiving legal and government correspondence throughout the year. | Included |
| Your accounting records organised and delivered to the resident agent by the annual April 30 deadline, as required by Law 52 of 2016 and Law 254 of 2021, including coordination of the resident agent's sworn statement to the DGI. | Included |
| Registration and ongoing maintenance of your Ultimate Beneficial Owner information in the private RUBF registry administered by the Superintendence of Non-Financial Entities (SSNF), as required by Law 129 of 2020. | Included |
| Proactive reminders for all compliance deadlines including Tasa Única payments, accounting records due to the resident agent, UBO updates, and other regulatory requirements throughout the year. | Included |
| Secure storage and management of all corporate documents, accounting records, and supporting documentation as required by Panama's five-year retention rules. | Included |
| New Incorporations: First year compliance is included with your incorporation package—this annual fee applies from year two onwards. Company Transfers: This package applies immediately upon transferring your Panama S.A. to Expanship. | |
Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S. de R.L.)
Standard
All-inclusive package covering your Panama S. de R.L. franchise tax, resident agent, accounting records compliance, UBO registration, and all regulatory requirements
| Services | Standard |
|---|---|
Annual Compliance | |
| Payment of the annual US$300 franchise tax (Tasa Única) to the Dirección General de Ingresos, which is what keeps your S. de R.L. in good standing on the Public Registry. | Included |
| Ongoing resident agent services for your Panama S. de R.L., with regulatory filings, government correspondence and AML checks prepared and coordinated on your behalf. | Included |
| Official Panama address for receiving legal and government correspondence throughout the year. | Included |
| Your S. de R.L.'s accounting records organised and delivered to the resident agent by the annual April 30 deadline, including coordination of the resident agent's sworn statement to the DGI. | Included |
| Registration and ongoing maintenance of the members and other beneficial owners of your S. de R.L. in the RUBF registry administered by the Superintendence of Non-Financial Entities (SSNF). | Included |
| Proactive reminders for all compliance deadlines including Tasa Única payments, accounting records due to the resident agent, UBO updates, and other regulatory requirements throughout the year. | Included |
| Secure storage and management of your S. de R.L.'s corporate documents, accounting records and supporting documentation for the five-year retention period. | Included |
| New Incorporations: First year compliance is included with your incorporation package—this annual fee applies from year two onwards. LLC Transfers: This package applies immediately upon transferring your Panama S. de R.L. to Expanship. | |
FAQ
Keeping a Panama Company: Yearly Costs Explained
Plain answers on the yearly price, the franchise tax and what each deadline means for you
Our package handles every recurring obligation your Sociedad Anónima faces — Tasa Única franchise tax payment, accounting records management under Law 52, UBO registration and updates with the SSNF under Law 129, resident agent coordination, registered office maintenance, deadline tracking, and secure document storage. Everything is bundled into a single annual fee so you can focus on running your business rather than chasing regulatory deadlines.
For companies newly formed through Expanship, the first year of compliance is already covered as part of your incorporation. The annual compliance fee kicks in starting from year two. If you're moving an existing Panama S.A. over to us, the package takes effect right away once the transfer is complete.
Yes — the price shown is exactly what you pay. There are no setup fees, service charges, or surprise add-ons. Government fees such as the Tasa Única are already factored into the package.
Bank transfer is our preferred method and generally the most straightforward option. We also support debit and credit card payments. Cryptocurrency is not accepted at this time. After confirming your order, you'll receive an invoice with full payment details.
The Tasa Única (annual franchise tax of US$300) is due based on your company's incorporation date — by July 15 for companies formed in the first half of the year, and by January 15 for those formed in the second half. A late surcharge of US$50 applies, and after three unpaid years the company's corporate rights are suspended. Our compliance calendar ensures you're always notified well ahead of every deadline.
Panama's Law 52 of 2016 (amended by Law 254 of 2021) requires every legal entity to maintain accounting records and supporting documentation for at least five years. These records — or copies — must be provided to the resident agent by April 30 each year. Failure to comply can result in fines ranging from US$5,000 to US$1,000,000 and potential suspension of corporate rights. Our package takes care of this entire process for you, ensuring records are organized, with the resident agent on time, and properly retained.
The annual government fee, which is set by the Panama authorities, not by us, and passed on at cost, plus our own work: preparing and coordinating your filings, keeping your registered agent and registered office in place, and handling your company's annual compliance on your behalf.
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