1. Regional Headquarters for Multinational Offices
PANAMA
Regional Headquarters for Multinational Offices

2. MAJOR TRENDS IN GLOBALIZATION
Globalization has expanded presence of companies in different markets
Proliferation of markets have made necessary the establishment of regional headquarters
Regional centers need to offer stability, positive business environment, security and connectivity
Small countries serve better as regional headquarters than large countries

3. PANAMA
Panama is recognized as a globalized economy serving international trade for over 500 years
Population of 3.3 million
Service-based economy
Committed to growth and international trade
Dynamic sectors including maritime, transportation, banking, tourism, energy, telecommunications, technology, commerce & trade
Solid economic growth
Country with a vision for the future

4. PANAMA Location, Location, Location

5. PANAMA An Island of Stability
Stable Government
Presidential Representative Democratic Republic
Low Unemployement
Poverty levels comparable to wealthier nations in the region eg.(Argentina) and decreasing
Low inflation over the last twenty five years
First World-class Insfrastructure and expanding
Highest ranking for tourism safety according to prestigious security organizations

6. INCENTIVES FOR REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Panama is committed to facilitate the relocation of international companies to Panama
Enactment of Law 41
Corporate tax advantages
International banking center
One of the safest countries in the region
Telecommunications center
Air connectivity
Qualified and trained manpower

7. Regional Headquarters Additional Advantages
International Crossroads
Daily flights to most Latin American Cities
Specialized training for Human Resource Development
Low cost of living
Good quality of life
Appropriate infrastructure for new offices
Existing schools in international languages

8. TRADE INTEGRATION Signed Trade Agreements
Previously Concluded Negotiations
Concluded Negotiations
Current Negotiations
Future Negotiations

9. TRADE INTEGRATION Signed Trade Agreements
PREVIOUSLY CONCLUDED NEGOTIATIONS

10. TRADE INTEGRATION Signed Trade Agreements
United States

11. TRADE INTEGRATION Trade Agreements in Negotiation

12. PANAMA Easy to do Business
Connected to the Americas
Dollarized economy and easy remittances
International Banking Center
Eastern and Central Standard time zones
Solid telecom connectivity
A service center
Friendly Immigration Laws

13. International Banking System
Banking Center
90 major banks
International Banking System
Dollar as the legal tender
90 banks with total assets of US$64,468M (2009)

14. PANAMA Hotel Infrastructure
More than 4,000 four and five-stars rooms
Two convention centers
Hotels with conference and meetings rooms
Major Hotel Chains
(Sheraton, Intercontinental, Marriott,
Radisson, Wyndham, Bristol, El Panama, Continental, Embassy Suites, Bristol, Courtyard Marriott, Country Inn, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn)

15. PANAMA Technology and Telecom Center
Existing and improved fiber optic infrastructure
City of Knowledge
5 sub-marine cables converge in Panama
Regional Call Centers
Presence of technology driven companies such as Dell, Hewlett Packard, Cable & Wireless, 3M, Sony, Telefonica etc.

16. Trade Center
Trade center with exports and imports totaling over 15 billion dollars annually
Most integrated intermodal logistic center of the hemisphere
Colon Free Zone with close to 2000 companies trading in the hemisphere
Panama Pacific Economic Area
More than 3 million containers in transshipment
More than 300 million tones and fourteen thousand transits through the Panama Canal

17. PANAMA Maritime Center
FIVE major International Ports in operation
The Panama Canal
Expansion of the Panama Canal at as cost of
$5.2 Billion to double capacity
12,000 TEU

18. PANAMA Legal Aspects
Internationally renown law firms with offices throughout the world
International Court pertaining to Maritime Issues

19. PANAMA Insurance and Reinsurance Center
Well recognized insurance companies serving millions of clients worldwide

20. PANAMA Support Services and Logistics
Advantages offered by Panama regarding support and logistic services catering to new multinational corporation interested in relocating

21. PANAMA Existing Diplomatic Presence
Panama has 54 Embassies and 33
Consulates Worldwide

22. PANAMA Climate Tropical climate throughout the year
Free of Natural Disasters (Hurricanes, major earthquakes)
Highlands with temperate climate

23. PANAMA Social Environment
Diverse population with different races and ethnicities
A city of International flavor
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) rates Panama as one of the top four places for Americans to live abroad
International Living rates Panama as number four in the world for a second home
High proficiency of English Speaking population
International, exquisite cuisine
Cultural, Sports and Entertainment activities

24. PANAMA Quality of Life Low cost of living
Diverse options with regards to living accommodations
Numerous activities offered
Different Lifestyles (Urban, Rural, Beach, Highlands, Islands)

25. PANAMA Housing Options
Ranging from City skyscrapers to suburban comfort within 10 minutes of Panama City
Vast offering of mountain and beach vacation homes located throughout its 9 provinces
Beautiful islands for relax living
Country living in folklore rich regions

26. PANAMA Labor Expansive educated labor force Competitive labor costs
Median average of $ 900
Literacy Rate 90%

27. Panama Distances
Located within a few hours of all major international U.S. Cities as well as South and Central American Cities
15 daily flights to American Cities
Daily flights to Latin America Cities
Daily flights to Europe. Other European flights currently being negotiated
Hub of the Americas (Copa Airlines)

28. PANAMA Expatriates Communities
Expatriates from U.S., LA, Europe, Aisa
Americans the #1 expatriate community
Influx of retirees (Baby Boomers)
Panama based international executives
Large clusters of Venezuelans and Colombians

29. Regional Headquarters Immigration and Labor Benefits
Facilitation of: Working Visas, Qualified Labor Force

30. Testimonials
Multinationals Regional Headquarters currently located in Panama
These clients already made Panama part of them