Asset protection 2026, between control and protection
22/12/2025
Has your company run out of a resident agent in Panama? Caporaso & Partners offers you the best service
Not all lawyers are allowed to act as a resident agent in Panama. The law is clear. To perform this role, the professional must be registered and authorized by the Superintendence of Non-Financial Subjects. In addition, they must hold an active CUR, the Unique Registration Code that officially identifies them as an obligated subject before the Panamanian authorities.
The resident agent in Panama assumes specific responsibilities. They must apply due diligence procedures. They are required to comply with AML controls. They must identify the ultimate beneficial owner. They are also required to submit periodic and annual reports to the SSNF. These obligations are not optional. Failure to comply leads to real consequences.
Appointing a resident agent in Panama without authorization or without a valid CUR involves serious risks. It may result in financial penalties. It can trigger bank account freezes. It may even lead to the closure of the company and complex administrative proceedings. Many international structures fail because of this initial mistake.
At Caporaso & Partners, we act as a duly authorized resident agent in Panama. We hold a valid CUR. We operate under strict corporate compliance standards. We assist international structures with a preventive approach and a strategic vision. Our priority is to safeguard the operability and legality of each client.
Choosing the right resident agent in Panama makes the difference between stability and risk. Investing in compliance means investing in continuity. Choose legal certainty. Choose real compliance. Choose Caporaso & Partners as your resident agent in Panama.
To be a resident agent in Panama means to be a person or entity appointed to act as a legal representative of a company incorporated in the country. The main function of a resident agent in Panama is to serve as a liaison between the company and the authorities.
Having a resident agent in Panama is mandatory; if your company is left without an agent, it will be suspended and become inactive. Furthermore, the Superintendence of Non-Financial Subjects requires that any lawyer or law firm wishing to offer services as a resident agent for Panamanian legal entities register in their Unique System.
Caporaso & Partners is a law firm registered with the Superintendence of Non-Financial Subjects with the Unique Registration Code (CUR) PJ-0000025210-00312 and registered in the Fourth Chamber as a Custodian of bearer shares.
Caporaso & Partners was founded by lawyer Giovanni Caporaso, who also operates the legal consultancy OPM CORPORATION since 1992. The firm has a modern KYC and online compliance system and offers comprehensive consultancy services for its clients.
Avoid being without a resident agent in Panama and choose a law firm with a long-standing reputation, cost-effectiveness, and extensive international experience.
Responsibilities and functions of a resident agent in Panama
Legal address: The resident agent provides a legal address in Panama where legal documents and official notifications can be received and sent on behalf of the company.
Legal representation: Acts as the legal representative of the company before Panamanian authorities, including government and judicial bodies.
Compliance with regulations: Advises the company on legal and regulatory requirements in Panama and ensures compliance with all obligations established by Panamanian laws.
Record keeping: Maintains and updates shareholder records and other required legal documentation.
Legal notifications: Receives and forwards legal notifications, lawsuits, and other relevant legal documents on behalf of the company.
Corporate secretarial services: Can provide corporate secretarial services, including board meeting preparation, drafting of minutes, power of attorney and authorization management, among others.
Transaction management: Assists in the management and submission of procedures and documents to Panamanian authorities, such as company registration, obtaining permits, licenses, and other related procedures.
In addition, Caporaso & Partners offers services as nominee directors to guarantee your privacy; Authorized Public Translator; SIM card hosting so you can receive calls and SMS messages anywhere in the world; Portable phone lines; basic accounting services and certifications from an Authorized Public Accountant; Web services for your online presence; Blockchain services including trademark registration on the blockchain; Immigration procedures, and much more.
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