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).
Seychelles: International Business Companies Amendment Act, 2025
Please be advised that the Government of the Republic of Seychelles has gazetted on 17 June 2025 a Bill to propose an amendment to the International Business Companies (Amendment) Act, 2025
Seychelles: International Business Companies Amendment Act, 2024
These changes introduce updates to the restoration process for struck-off companies, changes to the register of members, and inspection rights to the company’s register of director.
Nevis Income Tax Act Cap
Pursuant to the provisions of the Income Tax Act Cap 20.22, all Nevis Business Corporations (“NBCs”) and Nevis Limited Liability Companies (“LLCs”) are required to file annually a Corporate Income Tax Return (“CIT-101”).