Cayman Islands: Annual Government Fees to Increase from January 1, 2027
From January 1, 2027, the annual government fee in the Cayman Islands increases by CI$100 (approx. US$122) per entity. Find out which entities are affected
BVI Annual Financial Return: What Changes from 2027 and How to Prepare
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has significantly expanded the information that BVI Business Companies and BVI Limited Partnerships must report in their Annual Financial Return
Panama Removed from the European Union Tax Blacklist: What Does It Mean for International Business?
The European Union’s recent decision to remove Panama from its list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions and transfer it to Annex II represents an important step forward in the country’s international positioning
Ecuador Joins Panama’s Friendly Nations List: What This Means for Its Citizens
Ecuador has officially joined Panama’s Friendly Nations list. Discover what Executive Decree No. 16 means for Ecuadorian citizens looking to establish residency in Panama.
Economic Substance Framework in Panama: Key Regulatory Updates
The Government of Panama has issued Executive Decree No. 32 of 2 September 2026 (the Regulations), which regulates the economic substance framework in Panama.
Economic Substance in Panama: Scope, Obligations and Next Steps
Law 526 of May 28, 2026 introduces a new Economic Substance framework in Panama, effective as of January 1, 2027.
Bahamas Introduces New Corporate Transparency Rules for IBCs and Companies
The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas enacted the International Business Companies Act, 2025 and the Companies Act, 2025 on June 19, 2025.
Bahamas: 2025 Real Property Declaration
Comply with the real property declaration requirements in The Bahamas before December 31. Learn the steps, deadlines, and signature rules for reporting the holding, acquisition, or disposal of real property and related interests under the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, 2024.
Hong Kong | New Re-domiciliation regime
With a view to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a global business and financial hub, the Government of Hong Kong has introduced a company re-domiciliation.
Panama: Extension for Updating Records in the RUBF System
We would like to inform you that the Superintendency of Non-Financial Subjects has issued Resolution No. S-039-2025, granting a six (6) month extension, from June 14, 2025 to December 14, 2025, for obligated parties to update their records in the Private and Unique System for the Registration of Ultimate Beneficial Owners (RUBF).