2027Your Panama Plan
Move to Panama in 2027 — With a Plan Built Around You
Your Next Chapter Starts in Panama.
Whether you’re planning a new life abroad, searching for a home, retiring, investing or establishing a business, Díaz, Shacalo & Asociados can help you understand the legal, banking, property and residency steps involved.
Tell us what brings you to Panama, share your approximate budget and let our team review your plans. Each service is scoped and engaged separately, according to what you actually need.
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Your Panama Plan · 2027
Build your plan in three steps
- 1Goal
- 2Budget
- 3Contact
Please choose what brings you to Panama to continue.
Budget is optional — you can continue without choosing one.
Let’s Turn Your Panama Plans into a Conversation
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Why Panama
Why Consider Panama in 2027?
Panama isn’t the right fit for everyone, but many families, retirees and business owners consider it for practical reasons like these.
01
International connectivity
Panama City’s international airport is a regional hub, with direct routes across the Americas and to Europe.
02
A U.S.-dollar-based economy
The U.S. dollar circulates as legal tender alongside the balboa, which simplifies everyday budgeting for many newcomers.
03
City, beach and mountain living
From Panama City’s urban neighborhoods to Pacific and Caribbean coastlines and highland towns such as Boquete.
04
Options for international business
An established framework of corporations and private interest foundations used by local and international clients.
05
Legal pathways for qualifying residents
Several residency categories exist for retirees, investors and nationals of certain countries — each with its own requirements.
06
Access to real estate
Foreigners can generally own property in Panama, with exceptions such as land near the national borders.
Rules and costs change. The requirements that apply in 2027 may differ from today’s, so every plan starts with a review of your own situation.
Your Path
One Destination, Different Plans
Tell us which of these matters most. Each service is scoped and engaged separately — nothing is bundled automatically.
Relocation & Residency
Residency planning for individuals, retirees and families — choosing a suitable category, preparing documents and coordinating filings.
Property & Lifestyle
A personal property search with Julio Díaz, licensed real estate broker PN-5940, and — separately — the firm’s legal review of purchases and leases.
Business & Banking
Panama corporations and foundations, plus help preparing the documentation banks typically request for personal or corporate accounts.
Investments & Long-Term Planning
Qualified Investor residency analysis, holding structures and private interest foundations for long-term and family planning.
Professional fees are quoted in writing according to the scope of each engagement.
The Process
Your 2027 Planning Journey
A practical sequence, adapted to your case.
- 1
Discover Your Priorities
We establish your goals, budget, family or company needs and the timing you have in mind.
- 2
Build Your Legal and Practical Strategy
We assess suitable immigration routes, banking documentation, property options and corporate arrangements where relevant.
- 3
Prepare the Next Steps
We coordinate documents, property searches, applications and appointments in the order your case requires.
No stage guarantees a residence permit, credit approval, a property purchase or a specific government processing time.
One Conversation
One Coordinated Conversation
Plans in Panama rarely involve just one thing. We help you see how the pieces connect, while each engagement stays clearly defined.
Buying a home?
You may also need help with a bank account or residency. We can map those steps with you and quote each service separately.
Starting a company?
Owning a company does not by itself grant residency or the right to work. We can analyze which residency and employment options may apply to you.
Retiring here?
A home search and Pensionado residency planning often go together. Julio’s brokerage and the firm’s legal services remain separate engagements.
Julio Enrique Díaz Escalante provides real estate brokerage personally under license PN-5940; Díaz, Shacalo & Asociados provides legal services. They are distinct engagements, agreed and documented separately, and no service is automatically included in another.
Your Team
Meet Your Panama Team
Díaz, Shacalo & Asociados is a Panamanian law firm on Avenida Samuel Lewis in Obarrio, Panama City, advising individuals, families, investors and companies on immigration, corporate and real estate matters.
Julio Enrique Díaz Escalante
Founding Attorney · Licensed Real Estate Broker PN-5940
Panamanian attorney and founding attorney of Díaz, Shacalo & Asociados, advising international clients on immigration, corporate structuring, real estate transactions and relocation.
He also holds a personal real estate broker license, PN-5940. Brokerage is a separate engagement from the firm’s legal services. View profile
Toby Shacalo
Founding Partner · Panamanian Attorney
Panamanian attorney and Founding Partner of Díaz, Shacalo & Asociados, with a practice focused on immigration, corporate and commercial law, and maritime matters.
He advises foreign investors, entrepreneurs, families and companies establishing or expanding their presence in Panama.
FAQ
Questions About Planning Your Move
Can I begin planning my Panama move before arriving?
Yes. Most planning — choosing a residency route, preparing documents, setting up a company or starting a property search — can begin from abroad by phone, video call and email. Some steps, including many immigration procedures, require you to be in Panama in person, so we plan your visit around them.
Do I need a residency permit to buy a home?
No. Panama does not require residency to buy property. Owning property does not by itself grant residency, although some residency categories can involve a qualifying real estate investment.
Can DSA help with both residency and banking?
Yes. The firm handles residency applications and can help you prepare the documentation banks typically request. Each bank makes its own decision, so account opening cannot be guaranteed.
Can I establish a Panama company before relocating?
Generally, yes. A Panama corporation can be formed for a non-resident through a registered resident agent. Owning a company does not by itself grant residency or the right to work in Panama.
Can you help me find a property?
Yes. Julio Enrique Díaz Escalante, licensed real estate broker PN-5940, offers personal property search assistance. Brokerage and the firm’s legal services are separate engagements.
Can my family be included in my relocation planning?
Yes. We can plan for spouses, children and other dependents from the start. Whether dependents can be included in a specific residency application depends on the category and on documents proving each relationship.
Does submitting this form mean I qualify for residency?
No. The form helps us understand your plans. Eligibility depends on the specific category, your documents and the rules in force when you apply, and approval is decided by Panama’s National Migration Service.
How do I start working with your firm?
Send the form or book a call. We review your plans, suggest the services that may fit and confirm scope and fees in writing before any engagement begins. Submitting the form does not by itself create a lawyer-client relationship.
For detailed requirements, see our Panama Immigration Guide. Rules in force in 2026 may change in 2027; we check the requirements that apply when you file.
Your Panama Plan · 2027
2027 Is Closer Than You Think. Start Planning Your Move to Panama.
Share your goal and approximate budget, and our team will review your plans.