LEGAL UPDATE · SEPTEMBER 2026
On August 31, 2026, President José Raúl Mulino signed Law 546 of 2026 into law, restoring important relief from Panama’s Real Estate Transfer Tax (Impuesto de Transferencia de Bienes Inmuebles, or ITBI) for qualifying first sales of new homes. The Law took effect on September 1, 2026.
It was published in Official Gazette No.…
Panama’s Bill No. 226 proposes expanded discounts for retirees, pensioners, and senior foreign residents, strengthening the country’s appeal as a retirement destination. Discover the new benefits and what foreign Pensionado applicants should know before the legislation takes effect.