Panama: Colon Investment Incentives Come into Effect

With the entry into force of the law firms operating in Colon Free Zone will be able to open a retail sales branch in the 16 streets which make up the ´Casco Antiguo' area.

Monday, August 8, 2016

In order to implement the law the Secretaría de Colón Puerto Libre was formed, which will execute the strategy and facilitate the process for companies wishing to benefit from the incentives created. 

The bill will modernize the legal framework of the Colon Free Zone,  incorporating concepts of the procurement law and allow for the consolidation of businesses operating under other schemes. See "Panama: New Law for Colon Free Zone"

Prensa.com reports that "...The Secretaria will have the job of promoting, developing, facilitating and executing the implementation of Colon Free Port. Similarly, an office will be created for services for investors and beneficiaries of the system, and to ensure interagency integration of administrative procedures, safeguarding the benefits and incentives established by the law. "

When the law was passed in March, entrepreneurs from the Colon Free Zone (CFZ) agreed with it, but noted that other additional measures were also required, such as reducing the charge for rent.

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