Small Business Investor Visa (Residencia como Inversionista de Pequeña Empresa)
Small Business Investor Visa is a residence route in Panama (Entrepreneur). ≥US$160k invested in a Panamanian company you own, employing ≥5 Panamanian workers on payroll; licences and audited proof of investment. Provisional 2 yrs, then permanent. LOW confidence on current amounts. Gov fees ~US$4,000 for family of 3.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 128'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 2 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Territorial tax; Panama-source business profits 25% CIT, local dividends 10%.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 128'000 |
| Fees (family) | CHF 3'200 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | 2 |
| Citizenship | 7 |
| Work | ownBusiness |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Territorial tax; Panama-source business profits 25% CIT, local dividends 10%. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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