New Taxes on Importing Cars to Panama

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New Taxes on Importing Cars to Panama

March 29th, 2010 | Panama - Business, Panama - News, Panama - Relocation | 4 Comments »

As of March 15th, 2010 the new “Tax Reform Law” has been put into place in Panama and as a result the amount due for importing a car to Panama has changed. In the past retirees were able to bring cars into Panama tax free, but now they will be required to pay regular importation taxes on any vehicles brought into Panama. For retirees hoping to be able to bring over there car without any taxes, those days have ended as of March 15th.

The new car import taxes are as follows:

All passenger cars (Sedans, SUVs, etc) regardless of class must pay:

15% tax if they are valued under $8,000
18% tax if they are valued between $8,000 and

Special Offer from Giggi Travel!

March 23rd, 2010 | The Best of Panama | 3 Comments »

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TURN KEY House in Pedasi, Panama

March 13th, 2010 | Panama - Best Shopping, Panama - Business, Panama - Relocation | 1 Comment »

If that font is too small for you, go ahead and click this link. It will take you to the website where the house is listed.

This is an incredible offer – the owners are headed back to Canada and need to sell the house fast! You have the option to purchase it furnished, and they are even selling their car!

Pedasi is a beautiful place to be, and an up and coming tourist destination in Panama. Get in on the bottom floor with your own place. There are even direct flights from Panama City to Pedasi. Read about it here.

More Flights to Panama City thanks to Copa

March 7th, 2010 | Panama - Business | No Comments »

Copa Airlines Chief Executive announced that the company plans to increase its capacity by 10%, with 8 ne Boeing 737–800 jets. The company plans to up the number of flights it runs to many major cities across Latin America and the Caribbean and expects to see fuller planes as the economy recovers.

Want more info? Read the full story here.

Medical Tourism in Panama City

March 1st, 2010 | Panama - Gringo Favorite, Panama - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Panama is one of the most popular medical and health tourism destinations for a number of reasons. First off, it is close to the United States and easily accessible by any number of airlines. Flights are cheap and it is easy to find one leaving and returning when you want. Second, the first-world infrastructure you see in Panama is unique to this Central American country. You get the prices you would expect from Central America, but the American trained doctors you want to trust with your health care.

Here are just a couple of reasons why you should choose Panama for your medical tourism destination:

1. Panama City is the most modern city in Central America.

2. Panama City Read more