PROGRAMS TO OBTAIN RESIDENCY IN PANAMA
Panama provides different options to obtain permanent residence, whether you apply as an investor, for professional reason or as a retiree. Most common immigration permits: Friendly Nations program Retiree and pensionado Qualified investor Self solvency visa 1- FRIENDLY NATIONS VISA PROGRAM This exclusive immigration program is designed for citizens of selected countries that maintain friendly, […]
BUYING REAL ESTATE IN PANAMA
The process of purchasing real property in Panama involves selecting the property, conducting due diligence (including verification of title, liens and encumbrances, measurements, and boundaries), executing a Promise to Purchase Agreement with the owner (typically accompanied by an initial deposit of 10%, executing the Public Deed before a Notary Public, and recording the property with […]
STRUCTURES TO ACQUIRE REAL ESTATE IN PANAMA
Panama offers a flexible and investor-friendly legal framework for acquiring real estate. Local and foreign investors may purchase property directly as individuals or indirectly through legal entities such as Panamanian corporations (Sociedades Anónimas) or Private Interest Foundations (Fundaciones de Interés Privado). Each structure carries distinct legal, tax, asset-protection, succession, and compliance implications. Options: As an […]
The K&B Model: Integrated Wealth Management for Global Families
Executive Summary K&B Family Office is an independent, boutique multi-family office designed for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and international families seeking an integrated and highly personalized approach to managing, preserving, and expanding their wealth. Positioning in Panama & Latin America K&B Family Office is strategically positioned in Panama, one of the most stable and sophisticated financial […]
7 Critical Mistakes When Establishing a Private Interest Foundation in Panama
Avoid the most common mistakes when creating a Private Interest Foundation (PIF) in Panama. Learn about requirements, costs, risks, and best practices to safeguard your assets.
Private Interest Foundation and its Role in Asset Protection and Planning
What is Asset Protection? Asset protection involves taking proactive legal measures to deter or prevent direct legal action, encumbrance, or lien on your wealth. In other words, it means shielding your wealth to make it difficult and, in some cases, impossible for your assets to be seized, awarded, or managed against your will. Why do […]
Leveling up operations in a family office: the challenge of wealth tech innovations integration
For family offices, technology plays a significant role, and they have recognized the need to move away from outdated systems and operate on integrated digital platforms to effectively serve clients and their growing expectations.
International Recognition: K&B Family Office Awarded by International Investor
We are pleased to announce that K&B Family Office has been awarded the prestigious International Investor Award in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the world of global finance. International Investor, a leading online and print magazine, is dedicated to providing insight, news and in-depth analysis on a wide range of topics, including global markets, […]
Karyne Mora y Jorge Ávila are officially Full Members of STEP
K&B Family Office is pleased to announce that Karyne Mora Pinzón, Head of Legal, and Jorge Enrique Ávila Rovira, Head of Fiduciary & Compliance, are officially Full Members of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners). The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) is a globally recognized professional organization for those specializing in advising […]
Guarantee Trust – Purchase and Sale of Real Estate
At some point we have heard or had the personal experience of buying or selling an asset, such as a real estate, let’s say an apartment or a house. In the common scenario, a meeting with the seller is achieved, the unit in which one shows interest is visited, the terms and conditions are stipulated, […]