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Effective asset protection

Panama Foundation

Set up a Panama foundation to safeguard your 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.

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Overview

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Set up a Panama foundation to safeguard your family's assets and protect your legacy for future generations.

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Asset protection

Separating legal ownership from the original owner, the foundation constitutes an excellent shield against creditors and similar threats.

Legal entity

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, and it can be fulfilled in cash, real estate, patents, stocks, or intellectual property.

The Panama Foundation structure

A Panama foundation separates ownership, administration, governing documents, and beneficiaries into a clear legal 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

The Panama foundation is a practical structure for families that need flexibility, asset separation, and recognized legal continuity.

  • Much more cost-effective than similar structures in other countries
  • Low initial capital
  • The assets can be transferred after the formation
  • Allows for holding a variety of assets
  • Ideal for asset protection
  • Legal entity recognized worldwide

Advisory architecture

A carefully designed route before implementation

A good plan is not a stack of isolated services, but a combination of complementary tools that align towards a common objective.

01Establish your objectives

Talk to your Mundo expert to share your objectives and the details of your particular case.

02Choose the right tools

Choose the best tools that can lead you to your goal efficiently and safely.

03Implementation

Set up each structure by starting processes, gathering documents, or submitting applications.

04Assessment and redirection

Once the first milestone is completed, assess the results and analyze whether changes are needed.

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