Panama is a Central American Country with a fast-growing economy, stable government, favorable banking and taxation laws, and is an emerging hub for international corporate head- quarters, shipping and eco-tourism. When you invest in Panama real estate, you gain the advantage of multiple positive trends: High standard of living, global shipping, cosmopolitan lifestyle, multinational corporations. Also Perla Paraiso is the gateway to Bocas del Toro.
PANAMA THE INTERNATIONAL HUB
HIGH STANDARD OF LIVING
Panama combines the low cost of living of an emerging economy with the high standard of living expected by international corporate leaders, investors and retirees. Panama has high life expectancy (74 years), high literacy rates (93%), and scores highly on numerous other quality of life indicators. It is rated by International Living as the #1 retirement destination in the world. Investor interest in Panama is likely to grow as more people become aware of the unique lifestyle and investment benefits of this “Emerging Jewel” of Latin America.
HUB OF GLOBAL SHIPPING
The famous Panama Canal is an icon of International shipping, bridging the gap between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Over 1 million ships have passed through the Panama Canal, and the shipping channel is now undergoing a massive expansion, due to be completed in 2014, which will double the size of ships allowed passing through. This expansion will continue to increase trade opportunities in Panama as this tiny country becomes ever more integrated into the global economy.
COSMOPOLITAN LIFESTYLE
Panama City, the nation’s capital, is a fast-growing World City of over 1.2 million people, a center for financial services and commerce, shaped by numerous diverse cultural and architectural influences, and home to renowned World Heritage Sites.
MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS
Panama has forecast an 800% increase in the number of multinational corporations relocating their corporate headquarters to Panama by 2014, in large part due to the country’s economic stability, favorable taxation policies and banking regulations. Panama offers unparalleled ease of doing business, with a minimal tax burden.
RATED “BEST OF THE WORLD 2012”
Traveler magazine has ranked Panama as one of the 20 “Best of the World” tourism destinations for 2012. As more thought leaders and influencers begin to focus attention on Panama, tourism traffic is likely to continue to expand as people eager to explore Panama come here for the pristine beaches, beautiful forests and unique terrain.