Panama Private Interest Foundation
A Panama foundation for succession and asset protection
- Estate planning: bypass probate and forced heirship rules
- Asset protection: legal separation between founder and assets
- Privacy: beneficiaries and assets not publicly disclosed
- Tax efficiency: no tax on foreign-sourced income or assets
Have more questions? Write to hello@4corporate.com and we will be happy to assist.
Corporate
Why Panama
The Panama Private Interest Foundation (Fundación de Interés Privado) is a hybrid structure that combines the asset protection benefits of a trust with the legal personality of a corporation. It is widely used for estate planning, wealth transfer, and holding high-value assets.
How It Works
The Foundation is a separate legal entity that holds assets on behalf of beneficiaries. The founder transfers assets to the Foundation, and those assets are managed according to the Foundation's charter and regulations. Unlike a trust, there is no trustee. Control is vested in a Foundation Council.
Estate Planning & Succession
A Foundation bypasses probate and ensures smooth succession. Beneficiaries can be named privately, and distributions can be made according to the founder's instructions without court intervention. It is particularly effective for cross-border families and complex estate structures.
Eligibility
Who this is for
- Any individual or entity can establish a Foundation
- Minimum one beneficiary
- Foundation Council of at least three members (nominee service available)
- Registered agent in Panama required (provided)
The engagement
What is included
- Legal consultation and estate planning strategy
- Drafting of Foundation charter and regulations
- Registration with Panama Public Registry
- First year registered agent service
- Nominee Foundation Council (optional)
- Apostilled registration certificate
- Post-formation support: asset transfers and bank account opening
Get started
Ready to proceed?
Contact us to start this programme, or write if you have a question.
Have more questions? Write to hello@4corporate.com and we will be happy to assist.