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Mauritius
Singapore
Hong Kong
Panama
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Antigua and Barbuda
Dominica
Grenada
Saint Lucia
Cayman Islands
British Virgin Islands
Bahamas
Barbados
Portugal
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Montenegro
Georgia
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Türkiye
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Paraguay
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
United Arab Emirates
Mexico PanamaCentral America & Caribbean |  RomaniaEurope |  ArgentinaLatin America | |
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| Overview | Panama is a long-established jurisdiction for residency and offshore company structures with a stable USD economy. Bordercase coordinates with licensed Panamanian lawyers and corporate-services partners. | Romania is an EU member state with structured residency routes, accessible company formation, and competitive costs for founders and remote professionals. Bordercase coordinates with licensed Romanian partners. | Argentina is a major South American economy with structured residency routes and a competitive cost of living for international founders and families. Bordercase coordinates with licensed Argentine partners for filings. |
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| Currency | USD | RON | ARS |
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| Language | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish |
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| Time zone | UTC-5 | UTC+2 | UTC-3 |
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| EU member | No | Yes | No |
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| Schengen | No | Yes | No |
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| Residency | Panama residency routes:
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| Company setup | Panamanian corporations (SA) and Private Interest Foundations are widely used. Beneficial ownership reporting, CRS / FATCA compliance, and substance discussions have become material; planning must reflect current standards. | SRL (limited liability) is the standard structure. Formation involves notary and trade registry. Microcompany tax regime may apply for small businesses with eligible activities. | SA (Sociedad Anónima) and SRL (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada) are the standard structures. CUIT, IGJ registration, and AFIP tax registration follow. |
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| Banking | Panamanian banking has tightened KYC and source-of-funds requirements. Non-resident applications take time; Bordercase coordinates introductions through current banking partners. | Personal and corporate banking for residents is broadly accessible. Bordercase coordinates introductions for non-standard cross-border structures. | Residency unlocks personal banking. Forex controls and currency volatility are part of the landscape; multi-jurisdiction structuring is common. |
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| Family | Family reunification is supported on most residency routes. International schools (English-language and Spanish) are available in Panama City. | Family reunification is supported. International schools (English, French, German) are concentrated in Bucharest, Cluj, and Timișoara. | Family reunification is supported on most routes. Schools (public, private, English, German, French) are widely available in Buenos Aires. |
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| Risks | Risks Bordercase watches for in Panama:
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| Documents | Typical Panama documents:
All documents apostilled and translated where required. | Typical Romanian residency documents:
Apostilled and translated to Romanian. | Typical Argentine documents:
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