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 the Public Registry in order to formalize the transfer of ownership, a process that may take between 30 and 60 days.<\/p>\n
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SEARCH OF PROPERTY AND RESERVATION<\/h2>\n
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\nproperty.<\/li>\nDUE DILIGENCE<\/h2>\n
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\nencumbrances, as well as the property\u2019s measurements, boundaries, and related
\nmatters according to Public Registry.<\/li>\n
\ntopographic survey to confirm on site that the land measurements match the
\ninformation recorded in the Public Registry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPRELIMINARY AGREEMENT<\/h2>\n
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\nterms, and closing date.<\/li>\n
\na Panamanian Corporation or Private Interest Foundation).<\/li>\nESCROW AGREEMENT (OPTIONAL)<\/h2>\n
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\nfunds in escrow.<\/li>\n
\nonce the transfer deed has been duly recorded with the Public Registry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFORMALIZATION OF THE TRANSFER<\/h2>\n
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\nfor the property to K&B for preparation of the Public Deed.<\/li>\nREGISTRATION<\/h2>\n
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\ntransfer ownership to the buyer.<\/li>\n
\nAgreement is in place).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nUPDATE OF PROPERTY<\/h2>\n
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\nfor the update of ownership and cadastral value before the Land Authority (ANATI).<\/li>\n
\nthe basis for calculating the property tax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPROPERTY TAX PAYMENT<\/h2>\n
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\nTax Authority (DGI), which is assessed quarterly, although annual payment is also
\navailable.<\/li>\n
\nif your new property will be used as your primary residence in Panama.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nLEGAL ASSISTANCE FEE:<\/h2>\n
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ESCROW AGENT FEE:<\/h2>\n
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