Asset protection
Separating legal ownership from the original owner, the foundation constitutes an excellent shield against creditors and similar threats.
Effective asset protection
Panama Foundation
A solid, civil-law-based solution to optimize estate planning, safeguard the family’s assets, and protect your legacy for future generations.
Effective asset protection
What is a Panama Foundation?
This structure is a legal entity, run by a board of directors, that will become the owner of the family's assets. It works in the same way as a trust by separating the assets from the original owner.
Overview
Main features of the Panama foundation
What you can and cannot do with a Panamanian foundation: its essence and advantages.
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Unlike a trust, the Panama foundation is a legal entity that must be registered and can exist even without assets.
Designed for asset protection, not generation
The foundation cannot engage in commercial activities, but can hold investment accounts, real estate, and other assets.
Cost-effective and flexible
It requires a minimum capital of USD 10,000, being much more cost-effective than others of its kind. The minimum capital does not have to be deposited at the time of creation.
The Panama Foundation structure
- Founder: original owner of the assets and the person who starts the foundation
- Board of directors: administers the assets according to what is stipulated in the foundation's charter
- Foundation charter: the foundation's legal document that stipulates its purpose, mission, beneficiaries, and assets
- Beneficiaries: individuals or groups of people who will benefit from the assets
Advantages of the Panamanian Foundation
- Much more cost-effective than similar structures in other countries
- Low initial capital
- The assets can be transferred after the formation
- The minimum capital can consist of cash, real estate, stocks, or intellectual property
- Ideal for asset protection
- Legal entity recognized worldwide
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A carefully designed route before implementation
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Set up each structure by starting processes, gathering documents, or submitting applications.
Once the first milestone is completed, assess the results and analyze whether changes are needed.
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